Monday 24 December 2012

Adventure Activities in Chamonix

Chamonix is the third most visited natural site, in the world.

Chamonix is:
  • Home of huge glaciated mountains.
  • Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Western Europe (15,781 ft).

People who love sports and adventure, here are some activities to do in Chamonix…

Adventurous activities:
  • Walk in the hills (glacier walks)
  • Mountain biking (Tour de France is a popular annual event)
  • Trail running
  • Rock climbing and bouldering

Other sporting activities:
  • Golf and tennis
  • Canyoning
  • Rafting (experience the Arve river)
  • Paragliding
  • Skating (indoor/outdoor rinks) and swimming

Besides, try out:
  • The train journey to Martigny, and
  • The St. Bernard Dog Museum

Please contact AlpyBus for Geneva airport transfers to Chamonix and other ski regions.

Friday 21 December 2012

Ski Holidays in Chamonix, Verbier and Morzine

Different available routes from Geneva to Chamonix, Verbier and Morzine...

Geneva to Chamonix
  • Route: A40. Distance: 50.6 mi (81.4 km)

Geneva to Verbier
  • Route: A1 and A9. Distance: 100.8 mi (162 km)
  • Other: A40

Geneva to Morzine
  • Route: D907. Distance: 38.0 mi (61.1 km)
  • Other: A40 and D902, D1005 and D902

AlpyBus Journey time, from Geneva to:
  • Chamonix Valley - 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Verbier (Nendaz, La Tzoumaz & Veysonnaz) - 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • Morzine, Les Gets & Avoriaz - 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Megeve & Les Contamines - 1 hour 30 minutes.

For a transfer quote, and to make a booking, please contact us at the following:
CH Tel: 00 41 (0) 22 7 232 984
UK Tel: 00 44 (0) 1509 213696

Friday 14 December 2012

Chamonix transfers

A few things about Chamonix-Mont-Blanc...
  • One of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan ski resorts in the French Alps.
  • Chamonix has been a major alpine centre since the 19th century.

Why we suggest:
  • An enthralling traditional ski resort with a lively atmosphere.
  • Chamonix is a great place for weekend skiing due to its nearness to Geneva Airport.
  • Excellent for family skiing and snow holiday.
  • The picturesque village offers a range of attractions, shops, bars and restaurants, hotels and apartments for tourists.
  • The valley links to different places, mostly by buses.

Please contact us for shared and private shuttles, to the Chamonix Valley.