Created by Alan Ingram on August 15, 2001
- Introductory information on hiking and climbing in the European Alps of Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland.
Accounts and photographs are provided of ascents of Mont Blanc ( the highest ) and the Gran Paradiso ( one of the easiest ) of the 80 "four-thousanders" ( peaks over 4000metres ).
One of the finest alpine panoramas can be obtained from the observation platform atop the Aiguille du Midi accessable by the cable car from Chamonix.
- 3 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 24 photos
Created by formershrink on February 22, 2007
- Studying French at INSTED in Chamonix, while skiing.
Created by sherpastyle on September 19, 2005
- Living the dream: 4 months of skiing the French Alps
Created by Josh S on January 5, 2005
- This is a description of the classic Haute Route, a grand ski tour from Chamonix to Zermatt.
Created by Bryan Feeney on February 11, 2003
- Chamonix is a climber's paradise, but you don't have to be a climber to enjoy it. Just a 40-minute bus trip from Geneva are some of the greatest sights you'll ever see, along with some of the more fun alternatives.
Created by davidx on November 7, 2002
- My friend had recently been to the Southern Alps and had never seen the European ones. I did not know the Chamonix area. We went together with children from each family for a very mini break.
Created by scoobie on February 4, 2002
- My first Alpine snowboarding trip
Created by rhiannon1968 on January 12, 2002
- November in Chamonix? Too late for hiking, too early for skiing... Well, I decided to go anyway, and check it out... Would it be worth it?
- 5 reviews
- 1 Story
- 4 photos
Created by James Vaughn on December 23, 2001
- If you want to experience big mountain snowboarding/skiing with an international flair, Chamonix is the place to visit.
Chamonix
Tourism and Travel Guide