If you are considering a ski or boarding holiday this year in Europe, renting a ski chalet in Chamonix definitely should be on the list library.

Chamonix is consistently voted one of the ten best ski resorts in the world and is easy to see why. The Chamonix valley offers an alpine landscape outstanding, with Mont Blanc, providing a stunning backdrop to the area. In addition to beautiful scenery, Chamonix also has one of the ski areas Europe's largest, with clues to the ability to absolutely everyone.

Chamonix has built a reputation as the capital of off-piste skiing in France with Snow blanketed the Valley Blanche glaciers reach almost legendary status among off-piste skiers and boarders. The valley is 20 kilometers Blanche off-piste descent in the town of Chamonix, which is accessed by car from the Aiguille du Midi, one of the highest cable car in Europe. Furthermore, off-piste skiing there are hundreds of tracks marked for all the different skills – long runs, runs through the trees, freeride and plenty of nursery slopes for beginners.

In terms of accommodation, if your budget allows a catered chalet is a great way to maximize your vacation. Most come with Chalets to come with a couple of staff members to keep the villa clean and cook for you. Standard rate is generally the choice of continental or cooked breakfast before reaching the hillsides, some houses offer the option of a lunch if they do not want to eat at a cafe or restaurant. So when you have finished that day on the slopes you can expect tea with homemade cakes, before dinner, usually 3 courses with wine.

If you have not experienced a villa before, it is nice if you meals prepared for you and obviously allows more time to relax after a day breaking energy tracks Chamonix. In my opinion, has to travel a long way to beat a ski holiday chalet in Chamonix.

Neil A. Ciano is a chef and dedicated foodie who owns and runs Chalet Anchorage, a large, traditional, alpine ski chalet Chamonix. To find out what one of France’s premier ski chalets has to offer visit http://www.icona-chamonix.com

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