Insider’s Guide

To do

Discover the most spectacular peak in the Alps via the cable car from Chamonix to the famous 'Aiguille du Midi' - it will literally take your breath away! Another incredible journey is the Mont-Blanc Tramway journey to 'Le Nid d'Aigle' - on the edge of the Mont Blanc glaciers.  The stunning 'Mer de Glace' - France's largest glacier - can be reached on the original 1908 Montenvers train.  The beautiful town of Annecy - the French Venice - should not be missed either.

Montenvers train

Annecy

Vallee Blanche

Other resorts worth visiting

An excellent choice of top ski resorts are within easy reach. The Chamonix Valley - Chamonix, St Gervais, Megeve - and the Portes du Soleil  - Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz - are within a half hour drive. The 'Vallée Blanche' free-ride run from the Aiguille du Midi is particularly recommended.

Megeve

Saint Gervais

Les Gets

Food

Apart from the ubiquitous Fondue, discover the tomme de Savoie and raclette cheeses, local honey and Savoie apples. "Les Gorges des Tines" in Sixt and "De Ballancy" at La Frasse, near les Carroz, are specially recommended for their cheeses. 'Le Farçon', a potato dish with an interesting mix of bacon, raisins and prunes, should be tried with a local Mondeuse wine.

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