What is Chamonix famous for?

Answer 1

Chamonix is an alpine ski resort destination in the French Alps, specifically in the Haute Savoie department. Chamonix is famous for many things, having been popular with travellers since the mid-1800s.

Things which Chamonix is famous for include:

• It sits at the foot of Western Europe's highest mountain: Le Mont Blanc (4811m)
• Alpinism and mountaineering relating to the surrounding mountains and glaciers
• Skiing & Snowboarding on its pistes in the winter time (Dec-Apr/May)
• La Vallee Blanche - legendary off-piste skiing itinerary run down the glacier at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi and the Mont Blanc
• The Mer de Glace - one of the longest glaciers in Europe
• The Aiguille du Midi - the summit at the top of the highest cable car in Europe, and the longest unsupported span of cable
• The Montenvers train - one of the only remaining rack & cog railways
• Hosting the 1924 Winter Olympics
• Numerous modern day sporting events like The North Face Ultra-trail, the Mont-Blanc Marathon, the World Climbing Championships