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Ski resort near Geneva

Chamonix, close to Geneva airport

Chamonix, close to Geneva airport

Its a bit like marmite, its either  love or hate it, everyone tends to have an opinion about Chamonix so you’ver got to give it a try to find out. Many argue that it’s the capital of Alpine sport, with its position next to Mont Blanc, awe-inspiring scenery, a beautiful town, the Vallée Blanche, off-piste terrain to test the very best and the Grands Montets in Argentière it even has ample skiing for lower level skiiers so ideal for everyone. The nightlife really does rival any ski resort with a wide selection of bars and clubs to choose from so they’ll be something to suit all all tastes, there are plenty of good restaurants, things to do all year-round and it’s just over an hour from Geneva airport. A great spot for people not wanting to  be tired before they even arrive!

New Year skiing, French Alps, Chamonix

New Year in the Alps, Chamonix

New Year in the Alps, Chamonix

Make this New Year special and spend it skiing in Chamonix, Mont Blanc. Are you always stuck for ideas for a New year party? then come and spend it in Chalet Petit Bechar, a 14 bed ensuite catered chalet. If you book our premium package there’s unlimted wine and beer available so you may not even need to go out! With skiing available at all levels in the valley, everyone can enjoy some great skiing. And on New years Eve all the bars hold their own parties, restaurants often lay on a special menu and perhaps some entertainment so all you have to do it decide which takes your fancy. Come midnight the hoards of tipsy revellers head down to the clock tower in the centre of town for the big countdown – not an official event as such, more of a long-held tradition which has a great atmosphere.  On the stroke of midnight you are advised to duck as champagne corks and fireworks are unleashed in celebration!

Christmas skiing, Chamonix

Christmas skiing in Chamonix

Christmas skiing in Chamonix

Fancy a guaranteed white Christmas? Why not book your catered ski holiday for the coming winter for the Christmas week for a change. Chamonix is definitly worth a visit as the town really makes a effort with christmas lights, shows and even free Vin Chaud on christmas eve! Santa also makes a visit. There’s always plenty of snow at this time as well, and the cold weather ensures great skiing condititions (hard packed, no ice but no slush) even if it doesn’t snow during your holiday.
 You won’t be missing out on a ‘real’ christmas we can ensure that, with Chalet Petit Bechar fully decorated, plenty of mulled wine available and a proper christmas dinner served to you, you’ll wonder why you never came to a catered chalet at christmas before! You go out skiing on Christmas day and we do all the hard work, what could be better! check out www.alpineskiandgolf.com for further information and photo’s.

Useful French Vocabulary for Golf in Chamonix

Golf in France

Golf in France

English French
backswing  prise d’elan / montée
driving range terrain d’exercice / practice
Fore! Balle! (pronounce as “shall”)
golf ball balle de golf
golf course terrain / parcours de golf
green fee  droit de jeu / green fee
hole trou
iron fer
practice terrain d’entrainement/practice
score card  carte de scores
water hazard obstacle d’eau
wood  bois

Note: Many English golf terms are the same in French, for example: bunker, green, divot, handicap, fairway, putter, driver

Golf Accommodation, Chamonix, France

Why not check out some of the great self catered properties Alpine Ski and Golf Ltd have on offer for you this summer? Situated throughout the Chamonix valley, great chalets and apartments that are great bases for golfing in Chamonix and the surrounding courses.