Chamonix

Chamonix is located in the north western part of the French Alps. It is only 15 kilometers from the Swiss border. This popular winter sports resort is sometimes called Chamonix Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc is the highest European mountain west of Russia, and Chamonix was the home of the first...

Chamonix is located in the north western part of the French Alps. It is only 15 kilometers from the Swiss border. This popular winter sports resort is sometimes called Chamonix Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc is the highest European mountain west of Russia, and Chamonix was the home of the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. Since that point on, its allure as an international tourist destination has grown. Students enrolled in French school in Chamonix will find that there is much to do year round in this unique setting. The town serves as the base for virtually all types of outdoor activities. Thousands and thousands of people come to Chamonix each year to participate in extreme skiing, ice climbing, rock climbing, paragliding, rafting and mountain biking. Chamonix can lay claim to having one of the highest cable cars in the world. The Aiguille du Midi cable car carries passengers from the middle of Chamonix at 1035 m elevation up to 3842 m elevation offering a unique view of the Mont Blanc range. For students who are not interested in extreme sports, there are plenty of other less extreme choices. There are opportunities for golf, tennis, swimming and ice skating. During the summer there are number of trails in the lower valleys that highlight the beautiful forest. Visitors often come across wild blueberries ripe for the picking. There are also a number of trails that are geared for families, making them a nice option for those looking for an easy stroll. Students taking French courses in Chamonix will find that the views in this area are simply breathtaking, making it a memorable place to complete their studies.