At the top of the highest lift in Chamonix

Ski Chamonix .... again!!

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February 22nd 2008
It seems you just cant keep me away from the place..... I enjoyed my 11 days in Chamonix at Christmas/new year so much, I could not pass up the opportunity to return in February. (Actually, that is not quite true, I would have quite liked to check out another resort - it is just that Chamonix is so easy to get to - only just over an hour drive from Geneva airport.) This time my travel compani ... read more

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