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Chamonix is quite simply a magical place. Lift your eyes upwards from anywhere in the Chamonix Valley and you can’t miss the mythical peaks of Mont Blanc. Sitting at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix town has become a veritable Mecca for winter and summer mountain sports enthusiasts.
Skiing and snowboarding are the main draws to the Valley in winter, whilst in the summer it’s all about walking, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding and mountain biking. But even if you’ve no aspirations to conquer Mont Blanc or ski down the steepest, powder-filled slopes, you will still fall in love with this most famous corner of the French Alps, which exudes a certain charm, is steeped in history and boasting one of the most impressive backdrops of any town you’ll visit, during any season....read more
Visitor Reviews for Chamonix
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Mojo's sandwich bar posted by Patrick Corry, Les Etats UnisTry the excellent panini Savoyard or Chamoniard- ask for it "avec moutarde". Ideal spot for a quick sandwich or leisurely coffee & conversation. The owners were beyond frien...
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Le Refuge Payot posted by Caroline Daly, AustraliaWe visted in June we loved the shop, everyday we went in to smell and buy lovely food and wine.Cheers Caroline
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Camping du Glacier posted by Jonathan Giles, UKThis was a pleasant campsite in a beautiful location, but with few flat areas suitable for camping. Camper-vans with stabilisation blocks should be able to use most of the slo...
