Chamonix has to be one of the best ski resorts to celebrate and ski the New Year holiday, and don't just take our word for it, just ask the likes of Elin Nordegen (wife of Tiger Woods) or Kylie Minogue who were both rumoured by the press to have been two of the celebrities skiing New Year in here in Chamonix.
Being one of Europe's best high altitude resorts it is of course a popular destination and therefore Chamonix isn't the quietest Town see New Years Eve in, so it does appear to people looking to party as well as ski.
Sunday 28 February 2010
Sunday 21 February 2010
Amazon Creek
Rumour has it that Ruby Mahil, aka one half of the alleged 'Chris May' press pseudonym (the other half allegedly being Chris Hogg) that blabbed to the press regarding Tiger Woods wife's visit to Chalet Prarion, here in the Chamonix Valley, is now working for luxury ski chalet operator Amazon Creek.
Amazon Creek offer some of the finest chalets in Chamonix so we were somewhat surprised that they have taken on this individual should the allegations be true, in view of the sensitivities of their high profile clientele. I guess it would be interesting to see if they took references from her previous employer Chamonix Exclusive. This we doubt as we would guess Chamonix Exclusive, who were furious regarding both the appalling integrity shown by their employees at New Year, and their failure to heed to the confidentiality clauses of their employment contract, wouldn't probably provide a glowing report, if a reference at all!
Amazon Creek are a fine ski Chamonix operator and without the facts it is difficult to ascertain the reasoning behind this appointment, I guess they know better than us, or do they?!
Amazon Creek offer some of the finest chalets in Chamonix so we were somewhat surprised that they have taken on this individual should the allegations be true, in view of the sensitivities of their high profile clientele. I guess it would be interesting to see if they took references from her previous employer Chamonix Exclusive. This we doubt as we would guess Chamonix Exclusive, who were furious regarding both the appalling integrity shown by their employees at New Year, and their failure to heed to the confidentiality clauses of their employment contract, wouldn't probably provide a glowing report, if a reference at all!
Amazon Creek are a fine ski Chamonix operator and without the facts it is difficult to ascertain the reasoning behind this appointment, I guess they know better than us, or do they?!
Friday 19 February 2010
Luxury Chalets
One of the great things about skiing Chamonix is that there is an abundance of great Chamonix luxury chalets and for a fraction of the price of some of the other premier resorts. With just a one hour transfer, and an all year round visitors, there has been a real influx of residents, many from the UK, offering ski Chamonix visitors chalet accommodation. As supply starts to match demand, the competition for bookings has been strong and as a consequence ski chalet operators have sort to differentiate their offerings by adding luxury furnishings and equipment. The hot tub is one example now a standard if you ski Chamonix (unless you really are going low budget), and now other features in some of the more up mark luxury chalets include Cinema Projection, indoor swimming pool, billiards room, games room, on call massage services to name a few.So if you are heading to ski Chamonix, you'll not only being skiing one of the best ski resorts in the world, there's a good chance you'll be stopping in one of the best value luxury catered chalets!
Thursday 11 February 2010
Ski Half Term
Well the family ski week of the year is just 48 hours away and Chamonix is likely to be a busy place with all the ski half term visitors. Judging by the local catered ski chalet gossip, next week will be as busy as the New Year and if you didn't book your half term week to ski Chamonix months ago, you won't be skiing here next week! The ESF Ski Schools also have the sold Out signs as do many of the local ski hire shops in Chamonix for the ski half term week.
The good news here for this family ski week is that the gods have shined on Chamonix with snow falling at various times the last three days and all runs have great snow cover and conditions which will ensure the high number of ski half term chalet visitors will have plenty of pistes to spread out.
Nevertheless with so many children amongst the family skiing groups, please take special care and ski Chamonix safely and well within your ability.
The good news here for this family ski week is that the gods have shined on Chamonix with snow falling at various times the last three days and all runs have great snow cover and conditions which will ensure the high number of ski half term chalet visitors will have plenty of pistes to spread out.
Nevertheless with so many children amongst the family skiing groups, please take special care and ski Chamonix safely and well within your ability.
Thursday 4 February 2010
Ski Les Houches - Chamonix
One of the first blogs of the Ski Chamonix blog we thought we would start with the first resort to ski in Chamonix, Les Houches. Situated at the entrance of the Chamonix Valley, Les Houches was recently in the press over the New Year with the supposed visit of a famous golfers wife, and described as the exclusive ski resort by the worlds press. Whether the reports are true or otherwise is subject to much speculation but regardless of this, it is very much the up and coming neighbourhood in the Chamonix Valley.
Whilst Chamonix's ski reputation is for the steep and deep, and for great powder skiing, Les Houches is the friendly end, loved by all for its tree line skiing, and particularly appealing for family ski groups, beginners, and intermediates. This said, there is plenty to keep the hardy skier entertained in between the trees and many an expert will be seen carving the moguls underneath the lifts, the Prarion Gondola a particular favourite.
Les Houches also has two of the best mountain restaurants, the Vieilles Luge and the Taniere, both traditional mountain huts full of charm and serving great food.
A great resort for family skiing, mixed ability parties, beginners with its travelator at the top of the mountain on the green slope, and intermediates.
Whilst Chamonix's ski reputation is for the steep and deep, and for great powder skiing, Les Houches is the friendly end, loved by all for its tree line skiing, and particularly appealing for family ski groups, beginners, and intermediates. This said, there is plenty to keep the hardy skier entertained in between the trees and many an expert will be seen carving the moguls underneath the lifts, the Prarion Gondola a particular favourite.
Les Houches also has two of the best mountain restaurants, the Vieilles Luge and the Taniere, both traditional mountain huts full of charm and serving great food.
A great resort for family skiing, mixed ability parties, beginners with its travelator at the top of the mountain on the green slope, and intermediates.
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Ski Chamonix
Welcome to the Ski Chamonix website on all things related to skiing Chamonix and chalets in Chamonix. Here we will bring you all the ski Chamonix News, from mountain tales through to the best chalet gossip in town. Who's done what, when, and spot the celebrity.
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