Chamonix is more than just a ski resort. A large town, with the myriad of facilties one would expect. The centre improves every year, with more and more traffic restrictions. Walking through the middle of town is very pleasant with, huge array of shops, cafes, bars and bistros. The Alpine Museum is well worth a visit, steeped in the history of Mont Blanc and the 1st Alpine Pioneers.

The town facilties include:
• Indoor and outdoor skating rinks
• Speed skating rink
• 4 Indoor tennis courts
• Sports center complex with swimming pools, sauna, Jacquzzi and indoor climbing wall

On Saturdays we have a huge local market full of local produce which starts very early and finishes at midday on the dot.

Culutural visits to nearby Historic roman town of Martingy via one of the most beautifull train journeys in the world. Martingy boasts the "Pierre et Gianada " Art foundation, their exhibits change quarterly.

Leaving Chamonix in the other direction, through the Mont Blanc tunnel, the pretty town of Courmayeur is just 20 minutes away.

Many of the mountain restaurants are accessible from the cable cars and it is possible to join skiers for lunch.