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Chamonix, France
Chamonix, France
February 25 - March 4, 2000 $999
Situated at the foot of Mont-Blanc, Europe’s highest summit at 4807m, in exceptional natural surroundings which have been registered on the world heritage lists, this is one of the world’s most visited natural sites. At the foot of the glaciers which cascade from the summit of Mont-Blanc, you will discover the prestigious Chamonix valley with its pinnacles of ice and rock standing out against the blue skies of the Alps. Tens of summits of a range that is bewitching yet accessible for all.
A Mecca for skiers, winter pleasures await both beginners or the most demanding of champions. Chamonix, with its high performance lift system, its vast ski areas close both to Italy and Switzerland and the fabulous Vallee Blanche - longest glacial ski run in the world - is ideal for skiers and non-skiers. Chamonix offers the worlds greatest lift-served vertical drop and high altitude skiing (90% of the ski areas are above 2000m) and there are up to 600 km of trails available. Chamonix is the guardian of the most magnificent panorama in the Alps, the charm and the attraction of this great mountain township, birthplace of alpine history, is its capacity to welcome French and foreign visitors whilst retaining an intense local life-style. Skiing started in Cham’Ski more than a hundred years ago and hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
STATS: Green 16%, Blue 18%,
Red 27%, Black 8%.
Cable car 13, chair lifts 16, drag lifts 19. Highest point 3842m.
Uphill lift capacity 51262 p/hr. Altitude of town 1035m.
Longest slope 22km. Restaurants 80, Discotheques 5.
HOTEL: Vallee Blanche (* * *) is a charming hotel in Chamonix, a short walk to the Aiguelle du Midi Gondola. Run by an Irish Lady and her French husband. They create a warm atmosphere with their theme dinner nights and friendly pub on site. The Buffet Breakfast is a wonderful gathering place before skiing.
OPTION: Bus for the day to Megeve or Courmayer for $15 per person.
OPTION: Bus from/to Columbia/Dobbin to Dullas available (price TBD).
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Dep $200, 10/11 $267, 11/8 $266, 1/10 $266.
CANCELLATION: Prior to 11/26 $25, 11/27-12/27-$175, after 12/27 all unrecoverables plus $25.
EXTENSION:
$350 - March 4 - 7, 2000 - 3-days/nights in Vienna, Austria at
Schonbrun Palace Hotel (4*) with breakfast daily, air from Geneva to Vienna,
air direct from Vienna to Dulles, transfers to/from airport. Payment of $350
to be made by Dec 5. (only 20 slots available).
CALL: Kitty at 410/730-7108 or send email to Golf2Ski4U@aol.com!
For possible updates, see www.ColumbiaSkiClub.org/chamonix.
Mail a check payable to Columbia Ski Club for $200 to:
Kitty Imdahl, France, PO Box 2203, Columbia, MD 21045
Want to hear the French national anthem (MIDI)?
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