Chamonix: The Legendary Resort at the Foot of Mont Blanc

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is not just a ski resort—it is the world capital of mountaineering and the birthplace of winter sports. Nestled in a narrow valley at the foot of Western Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc (4,810m), this French town hosted the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. Today, Chamonix offers skiing for every taste: from gentle slopes for beginners to the legendary Vallée Blanche—the longest off-piste descent in the Alps. In summer, mountaineers, hikers, and mountain enthusiasts from around the world flock here to experienc...