Resort: Chamonix is a lively town located less than one hour from Geneva set at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain at 4800m. A major alpine centre since the 19th century set in a valley dominated by glaciers; Chamonix is a Mecca for expert skiers and climbers.

Winter: The ski area is split into five areas and has some of the finest and most challenging skiing in the world. A cable car whisks you up to 3,840m to experience the famous descent down the Vallee Blanche or the off piste runs on Les Grands Montets.

Summer: There is a huge choice of sports activities in the Chamonix Valley with every type of sporting activity available from golf to para-gliding. The resort is just as busy in summer as it is in winter.

Property: Chamonix is surprisingly expensive but the resort of Vallorcine, just ten minutes from Argentière close to the Swiss border is much more reasonably priced. The L`Ours Bleu development consists of 80 apartments with a reception, bar, restaurant and wellness centre is right next to the new lift.

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