Though the village of Chamonix was founded nearly two centuries before skiing rose to popularity, it has undoubtedly become, first and foremost, a ski town. The mecca for cold-weather sports has great claim to fame—the first winter Olympics was held here in 1924 and Europe’s tallest peak, Mont Blanc, stands impressively in the distance.
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It might be one of the world’s extreme sports meccas, but there is also some excellent beginner and intermediate skiing and hiking in Chamonix. Indagare can plan a customized itinerary.
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Chamonix's 70-plus miles of ski runs are spread throughout four separate areas, serviced by 42 ski lifts. Offering arguably the best advanced and extreme skiing in the Alps, Chamonix steep slopes are its best but there is varied terrain that...
The dramatic and spindly Aiguille du Midi mountain looms over the Chamonix valley, in some ways even more impressive looking than the ominous Mont Blanc, which sits farther away. In 1955, a cable car was built to connect the center...
Not many ski resorts boast their own airfields, and Megève takes advantage of its runway located just a few minutes’ drive outside of town. Though reliant upon near-perfect weather conditions, flights over and around Mont Blanc and the Chamonix valley...
The 7km (4.3 mile) long glacier Mer de Glace was named as such (it translates to "sea of ice") by 18th-century explorers. The ice plane has been slowly shrinking over the past few centuries and is currently the lowest it...
The skiing in Megève has not been historically celebrated to much extent. Perhaps it is because the resort sits near such ski meccas as Chamonix and Italy’s Courmayeur, or because most of its slopes tend to be rolling and wide...
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December marks the official kick-off to the ski season at Indagare's favorite snowy destinations around the world. Some major mountains—like Zermatt and Vail—are already welcoming visitors, while many others are set to open this week and next. This year's season promises to...
Indagare’s Rose Allen and Caroline Hansen recently traveled to Chamonix and Megève. Here are some of her photographs. For help planning your trip, contact our Bookings Team.
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The Swiss do everything with precision, and they certainly did not skip over Geneva. This international city is perfectly situated at the base of Lake Geneva and the foot of the Alps, offering a perfect stopping point before or after...
The notion that Paris is always a good idea may feel exaggerated, but the fact is that a trip to the City of Light never disappoints. Perhaps that's because it has all the elements of cosmopolitan capital—Michelin-starred restaurants, legendary palace...
The charming French village in the Haute-Savoie region is considered one of the world’s most beautiful countryside destinations. The ski resort was founded in the 1920s, but the town has medieval roots—and evidence remains, including the narrow, winding, cobblestoned lanes.
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