If you appreciate the great outdoors, then be sure to head to Chamonix, which is in the Haute-Savoie region of France.This lovely alpine town and ski resort boasts a wealth of beautiful mountain scenery, fantastic skiing opportunities, sporting and leisure activities, as well as some great shops, restaurants and bars, nightlife and other tourist attractions.Chamonix, [...]
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The Top Ski Resorts in France
August 11th, 2009
admin French Ski ResortsThe most famous ski resort in the French Alps is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Chamonix is both the oldest and the biggest French winter-sports resort. Site of the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924, Chamonix boasts the world’s highest cable car (12,000 feet). From the top, the view of Mont Blanc, at 15,700 feet, is stunning.Chamonix [...]

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