Winter Holidays

Chamonix is a world renowned ski resort with something for everyone. Set around a vibrant alpine town filled with shops and restaurants, the cosmopolitan atmosphere will enchant you.

Chamonix has a fantastic range of ski areas, all easily accessible from Chalet Anchorage, with skiing and snowboarding for beginners and intermediates, as well as extreme off- piste skiing for experts.

For skiers wanting a challenge, the Vallee Blanche is the longest and most breathtaking ski run in the world. It is the most challenging off-piste run in the Alps that a good intermediate skier can safely tackle (a guide is recommended for all levels of skiers), and it is one of the prime reasons to go to Chamonix in the first place.

For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, gentle runs through the trees will suit the whole family, and kids and teenagers will love the snow park. There are also the options of snowshoeing, ice climbing, paragliding and cross country skiing, as well as spas, museums and art galleries for non skiers.

Chamonix and Les Houches have plenty of ski hire shops and ski schools. See www.evolution2.com and www.esf.chamonix.com for ski schools and www.intersport-chamonix.com for ski hire. The following sites might also be of interest: