Luxury ski catered ski chalets are normally both sumptuous and spacious. Everything you might need as a skier will be there for you, plus so much more, in one of the numerous full-service French ski chalets. Chamonix boasts the most incredible luxury ski accommodation anywhere.

Even though you might want to start skiing right when you get there, Chamonix invites you to check out your luxury luxury ski chalet for a bit prior to getting on the slopes. It doesn’t take long to realize that the individuals responsible for these luxury catered catered ski chalets, must be as fond of skiing as you are.The fabulous surroundings and superior service available in some of the ski catered chalets are as good or even better than many of the highest rated hotels.

If you want a modern, yet sophisticated place to stay with all the amenities, Cham can afford that. Most of these chalets come with amazing hot tubs, saunas, and separate baths and showers. The chefs in some of the luxury chalets will produce food at least on a par with Chamonix Mont-Blanc’s finest restaurants.

I 1st went to Chamonix Mont-Blanc during the winter season of 1999. It was a great winter, or as the local folks would say, a real winter. I was presented with deep snow, temperatures that were freezing, and a wonderful time as I learned to ski with my family.

That first skiing holiday was done very much on a restricted budget. No catered ski accommodation or plush hotels. A miniscule boxshoe appartment that Mrs Hubbard would have enjoyed.

Cham these days is notably different to the alpine resort it was 10 or 15 years back. Ten years ago, you didn’t go there unless you were an advanced skier. No more run down bars or run down climbing; they have all been upgraded with boutiques and clubs. The entire areas has been remodeled and the ski lifts have all been upgraded. There is a large choice of accommodation choices in Chamonix Mont Blanc. Chamonix Mont-Blanc catered ski chalets are a dime a dozen now; you can find ski chalets in Chamonix in all price ranges and comfort levels, but the most prevalent one is the luxury catered catered ski chalet holiday, where first class accommodations are likely.

So what have I done since my initial journey to Chamonix Mont Blanc? Actually, I now own and operate a chalet in Chamonix for holiday travelers. My chalet originally was small and slept 6 people. However, as I began to make profits I was able to start renovating it. A decade passed, and three Chamonix Mont-Blanc catered ski chalets are now within my possession to rent out.

That is, of course, if your fantasy is hammering away during the seven months of summer, preparing for the upcoming winter and then catering to and transporting guests for the other five winter months. It’s not a walk in a park but I do get to live and ski in one of the most beauteous areas in the world so it cant be all-bad.

Nearly a hundred years ago, Cham was built at the foot of Mont Blanc and was fated to be a famous alpine skiing resort. Unlike some tourist towns that are hideous and basically destroy their environment, Chamonix Mont Blanc has developed into a picturesque, beautiful little town. After the fresh overnight snowfall you must rise long before the sun to cut first tracks. By mid morning not a bowl or a single gully will be left unsullied by the passage of ski and board.

On top of the beautiful town, the mountains are the best without any uncertainty and the apres ski is fabulous. It’s true that it takes a long time to get to the mountains from the town, but despite that, Chamonix Mont-Blanc really makes you feel like you’re in a charming European town instead of a resort.

Chamonix Mont Blanc is dominated by the 3842m Aiguille du Midi, reached by cable car from the southern side of time. Brevent is very close to the Cham sentre, and Flegere is just a little bit further down – toward Les Praz – although these two are linked.

There are some very steep and deep runs on the opposite side of the valley – Aiguille du Midi and Les Grands Montets – and on the other side of the valley are some excellent tree runs, like Le Tour which is at the far end. Practically all the slopes, with the exception of Les Houches, are above the treeline meaning that Chamonix has a good snow record.

Obviously, Chamonix is mostly far-famed for it’s unrivalled off piste skiing. Chamonix is renowned as an extreme sports Mecca, with arguably some of the best off piste skiing in the world. It is a magnet for powder hounds, who are attracted by the steep slopes. The Grands Montets is a good start. The drop is around 2000m and you don’t even need to hike. From the Aiguille de Midi the infamous Vallee Blanche is a 22km descent. The run isn’t exceedingly burdensome but you do beed a guide. The only disadvantage about the powder in Chamonix Mont Blanc is that it’s there for a matter of minutes.

Many of the bars around the pedestrianised centre of Chamonix get crowded at sundown. There’s a wonderful place that serves homemade beer all year round, and it’s only five minute son foot from the town centre. This place is known as the MBC. Another area to check out is the Rue de Moulins, which is just off the main road and is chock full of lively bars.

Chamonix Mont-Blanc is neither a convenient nor typical European alpine skiing area. Unless you are based next to one of the ski mountains and stick to it, you’ll have to drive or catch a bus.

But Chamonix is definitely worth the trip. Do you like your vacations to be snowy and wild? Then give Chamonix Mont-Blanc a shot.