This region of the Alps is an exceptional destination, an ideal backdrop to enjoy a fine, luxury villa vacation. There is scenery and activity to meet every visitor's needs from pure, unadulterated relaxation, to white knuckled, adrenalin-fuelled activities. The region is therefore ideal for a luxury family villa vacation, educational, memorable and exciting. The Alps are such an accessible location to enjoy a luxury villa vacation, only 1 hour 15 minutes from the main UK airports to Geneva airport, or fly direct from many US airports. It is an ideal venue to enjoy a luxury European short break in a contemporary town centre luxury apartment or a lavish one or two week rental in a picture postcard luxury villa encircled by awe-inspiring views in every direction.
One of the finest and most picturesque villages in the Alps is Chamonix, a glorious mountain town steeped in history and culture. Principally known as a ski resort the town of Chamonix actually receives more visitors during the summer months due to its fantastic continental climate, beautiful and tranquil surroundings and the incredible number of activities that this region of the Alps has to offer visitors. Chamonix is set under the majestic shadow of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain and gives a region of idyllic Alpine scenery that is perfect for mountain biking and hiking. Ideally located at the junction between France, Italy and Switzerland, Chamonix offers a diverse range of experiences and cultures for a varied and relaxing luxury villa vacation. Other natural attractions of Chamonix include the Bosson Glacier which is Europe’s fastest moving glacier advancing at around 1 metre per day. The area also has the Mer de Glace, Europe’s second largest glacier which is great for hiking (with a Sanctuary guide); Europe’s highest cable car the Aguille du Midi at 3842 metres is also found in Chamonix town centre. The Montenver mountain railway and global events such as the Ultra Trail (an ultra endurance cross country race) and the Kandahar downhill race attract many adrenalin enthusiasts. Add to this a wonderful landscape of delicate upland fauna and flora and some truly breath-taking mountain scenery.
Children are well catered for in Chamonix, with most activities being suitable for them as well as adults making it the ideal location for a family villa vacation. Several well managed kids clubs give the children a diverse range of activities to keep them entertained and to to give parents a well deserved break.
Chamonix is an ideal destination for a luxury family villa vacation, particularly during the hot summer months. It is a region where visitors can do as little or as much as they desire with well over 80 summer activities ranging from relaxation to extreme outdoor pursuits, there is something to meet every need including children. White water rafting, paragliding, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, canoeing, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, helicopter sightseeing, sunbathing, warm mountain lake with beach, in villa beauty treatments and massage, personal fitness instruction, yoga, thermal baths and life coaching, there is much to offer every visitor.
