ChamonixIf you ski or surf you will enjoy the tremendous variety of terrain that the Chamonix valley has to offer. Gentle family runs through the trees, immaculate cross country pistes, amusing snow parks or mythical glacier descents such as the Grands Montets and the Vallée Blanche (guide recommended). If you're looking for new sensations, the mountain professionals also offer their services for ski touring, free-ride, ice climbing, and paragliding. The Chamonix Valley includes 4 large high altitude ski areas that are easily accessible for skiers of all levels: Les Grand Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Balme and Télécabine du Prarion, and also 4 ski areas at lower altitude, which are both fun and suitable for learning. Ski passes can be bought in advance on the internet, in the resort at the bottom of the ski-lifts, and at some places of accommodation and sports shops; they can be topped up on the internet or by telephone. There is an excellent alpine museum and exhibition centre in the centre of Chamonix and for those who wish to delve a little deeper into the history of the valley, a heritage guide will be delighted to share her knowledge with you during a weekly visit of the town. By taking advantage of the free public transport, one may also discover the outlying villages and hamlets, each with their individual identity and charm. For those in search of a little retail therapy, they will be delighted by Chamonix's pedestrian centre with its wide selection of attractive shops and boutiques. If you enjoy watching the world go by, what better place than one of Chamonix's sunny street cafés ! But until we get there, be sure to check out... (In regards to ski school options see the bottom two. Chamonet.com has a great search engine for all ski schools in the Chaminox resort while Bass is one of the operators. They should give you an idea of what is available and where. Of course, if you have any questions or problems don't hesitate to ask us. That's what we're here for!)
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