With four main areas for skiing (Les Grands Montets, Le Brévent, La Flégère and La Tour), Chamonix offers a ski area for both beginners and experienced skiers alike. Chamonix is also renowned for the world famous Vallée Blanche descent, over 13 miles (22 km) off-piste to cover with a guide.
In the evening, the streets are bustling with restaurants, cafés and bars catering for a sporty and cosmopolitan clientele.