Chamonix is a vibrant alpine ski town with a big reputation for great skiing holidays. Located at the foot of Mont-Blanc (Europe's highest summit at 4810 m), it is the birthplace of mountaineering and is the sophisticated grandfather of ski resorts. Mont-Blanc soars to dizzying heights above you, ice falls and glaciers dot the slopes, and you can Europe's highest cable car or the red cog-wheel train to take it all in.
Chamonix has a lot of history and you can see it in the architecture - alpine farms, baroque churches, art deco buildings make the resort enchanting. The skiing does not disappoint either. There is 152 km of piste around Chamonix itself, but it is also linked to the large Mont-Blanc ski area, which holds numerous ski resorts, with 12 in the Chamonix Valley alone. The terrain at Chamonix is divided into three areas, which are linked together by an efficient shuttle bus and a panoramic train. There are plentiful pistes to suit skiers of every level, making this a good choice for mixed-level groups.
Beginners can cruise on 49 percent of the trails, and for the very first timers, the nursery slopes at La Vormaine, Les Chosalets, Les Planards and Le Savoy are perfect. For intermediates, Chamonix is a paradise providing a wide variety of excellent range high altitude blue and red runs. Expert skiers won't know where to start, as this is the home of some of the most impressive challenges to be found for advanced. For those who like to sneak a little shopping in, or love the après-ski as much as the actual skiing, Chamonix is fabulous. There's a wide selection of great shops and boutiques and many bars and clubs to celebrate the days successes in.
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Chamonix Childcare
Merinannies
Merinannies provides first class childcare in Chamonix. Their testimonials and returning clientele show the level of care they provide which relies on the quality of their nannies. Merinannies offers flexible a reliable private nanny service to suit every family's requirements. Their team consists of qualified, experienced and checked nannies, first aided, specialh needs trained and multilingual nannies. They take care of babies from the age of four weeks to 14 years for short weekends or full weeks and long term.
www.merinannies.com
Baby-Cham
Baby-Cham is Chamonix and Morzine’s premiere babysitting agency since 2006 offering totally bespoke, professional and creative childcare. They have set the trend in quality childcare across the Alps, ensuring all babysitters have relevant qualifications, experience and checks. Their babysitters will arrive with a selection of toys, arts and crafts to make sure that your children have as much fun in Chamonix as you do! All their babysitters are personally picked after a thorough face to face interview and strict reference check. They have primary school teachers, nurses, qualified nannies and other child minding experienced personnel. Unlike other agencies, they live locally all year round and know the areas intricately and are always on hand to give you that more personal touch during your well-deserved break.
www.Baby-Cham.com
