Resort Facts -Chamonix |
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resort altitude |
1035 m
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height at summit
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3840 m
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size of ski area
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150 km
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artificial snow
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4 km
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snow rating
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Travel Facts |
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nearest airports
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geneva, lyon
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transfer time
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1 ¼ hrs (gva), 3 hrs (lyon)
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nearest railway station
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chamonix
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Who would love it there ? |
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experts
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intermediates
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beginners
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great for experts, probably not the
best place to learn. Legendary off piste around Argentiere/ Grands
Montets. Fun park and half pipes at Argentiere.
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family friendly ?
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Off The Slope |
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eating out
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excellent choice
of eating places. Typical savoyard menus, chinese, mexican, indian,
the choice is endless. Particular mentions: the Micro Brasserie
- Canadian style eaterie with good atmosphere, large portions and
home-brewed beer. Casa Valerio - very Italian, excellent pizzas,
great pasta and seafood dishes. Le Caveau - wonderfully eclectic
menu.
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apres ski
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good for party animals. BIG choice
of bars, with tempting happy hour prices, nightclubs include Le
Garage, Dick's Tea Bar
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non skiers
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fitness centre with indoor pool,
sauna, gym. Bowling, ice skating (indoor), climbing wall. Pretty,
charming town centre. Chamonix is one of the most visited towns
in France - both winter and summer.
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price indicator
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