French resorts invite tourists

They say the ski-season saw the coldest weather in 25 years. Ski resorts in France have a reason to express joy, over this news.

People that love winter sports can pack their travel baggage, for French ski resorts. The chilly weather and snow-filled mountains welcome the tourists, even after the ski season, which ended in April 2013.

What does everyone think about? Beaches and Islands can wait, and do not miss this chance to ski in style once again at some of these snow-capped mountain resorts.

Contact AlpyBus at the following, for Airport transfer service from Geneva to different ski resorts in France:

E-mail: info@alpybus.com
Office phone: +41 227 232 984
Emergency contact: +41 795 393 754

Chamonix Mountain rescue specialists on the Discovery channel

Discovery channel is to feature the Chamonix mountain rescue police in its six part TV series.

The Discovery Channel will start the shoot from January 2014, and the documentary on PGHM will be on air from June 2014.

Though Chamonix PGHM (Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne) have featured in several documentaries and feature films, the TV show will be a different experience for viewers of the discovery channel TV.

After myth busters, new scientific discoveries, animal videos and other discovery channel programmes, stay tuned for this TV series on the life of Chamonix mountain rescue specialists.

Contact AlpyBus Geneva and partner services for Chamonix tourist information and ski resort transfer service.

Matheo Jacquemoud sets the Chamonix ski mountaineering record

“Nothing is impossible to a willing heart…”, and the 23-year old Matheo Jacquemoud has proved it that, one can achieve anything if have the willpower.

Matheo set the Chamonix Mont Blanc ski mountaineering record in a period of 5 hours and 5 minutes, and paid homage to Stephane Brosse (he had the record of 5 hours and 15 minutes).

Matheo was under training with Kilian Jornet. Through this mountain adventure, Matheo Jacquemoud even beat the record of Pierre-Andre Gobet of 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Congratulations to Matheo Jacquemoud, from the team of AlpyBus Geneva.

Stay tuned for tourist information about Chamonix, and Airport Bus Shuttle Services from Geneva.

Value for money hotels, in Geneva

Welcome to Geneva, Switzerland. For people that are in search of budget hotels, here is a list of TOP 5 ‘value for money hotels’ in Geneva:

1. Hotel Carmen, Rue Dancet 5, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
2. Hotel Adriatica, Rue Sautter 21, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
3. Hotel Central, Rue de la Rôtisserie 2, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
4. Hotel Les Arcades, 14 - 16 Place Cornavin, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
5. Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts, Route de Pré Bois 20, 1215 Geneva, Switzerland

Contact AlpyBus and partner services for information about business, family and luxury hotels in Geneva and nearby regions.

Holiday in Chamonix, with AlpyBus

Chamonix, the ski resort in the French Alps is a popular tourist destination for people that love adventure travel to mountains and ski resorts.

One that desires for backcountry or piste skiing should never miss a chance to try different skiing styles in this Alpine capital.

About accommodation in Chamonix, catered ski chalets, small and large bed-room family apartments are available on rent, for short and extended holiday with the family.

People that want to save cost on expensive hotels can book an apartment with family, for the ski weekend, in the Chamonix valley.

Whether winter or summer holidays, contact AlpyBus for Airport transfers, and to book hotels, self-catering apartments and chalets, in Chamonix France.

An Avalanche is a matter of minutes

People that love to visit mountains and resorts know that Avalanches happen without any word of warning. One should be prepared to deal with difficulties on the way.

Large volume of unstable snowpack and ice/rock flow down from the mountain and wipe out everything on its way.

Some of the reasons of avalanche: Rise in temperature, Explosion of any kind, Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, Heavy Rain, Snowstorm and other natural causes.

Slab avalanche is the deadliest one while loose snow, wet avalanche, and icefall avalanches are some other types of avalanches.

An icefall avalanche is rare, and one may not predict it in advance. Check the weather forecast prior one decides to hike any snow-filled mountain.

People that desire for family holidays in the French Alps can contact AlpyBus for information about the mountain and ski resorts, and popular tourist destinations nearby.