Chamonix is addictive. It is said to be the legendary birth place of mountaineering and its giant peaks and awe-inspiring glaciers have enchanted and captivated tourists for centuries. Located in the French Alps at 1042 m, the Valley is made up of 5 separate areas and spans 20 kilometres with the Mont Blanc Massif towering above it.

There are numerous small alpine villages clustered round the town of Chamonix. The local valley population is approximately 10,000 and swells to around 130,000 during the peak holiday times. The Chamonix Valley has something to offer every one, as you will soon discover...