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A fascinating and traditional ski resort, the cosmopolitan town centre offers a good range of shops, bars and restaurants with a lively nightlife, whilst the skiing is spread across 5 separate areas, giving huge variety. Argentière lies just 8kms further up the valley from Chamonix and is linked by an efficient bus service (free with your lift pass). Apres Ski - Chamonix has a very lively nightlife, while Argentière is more relaxed and informal.· Jekyll, Escape, Bar'd Up, Chambre Neuf, The Pub, Casino (Chamonix). The Office for its après ski snacks and Stones Bar (Argentière). Activities - A bustling, lively town, plenty of non-skiing activities · Sports centre in Chamonix with tennis and squash courts, indoor heated pool with waterslides · Fitness centre with sunbeds, sauna, Turkish bath · Heli-skiing · Paragliding · Sleigh rides · Ice skating rink Eating Out - Over 100 restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and pockets. Argentière also offers a number of reasonably priced French restaurants · Fondues approx. €16 including wine and dessert · Pizzas from €6 · 3-course meals from around €17 · Impossible, Le Petit Moulin, Atmosphère; Le Dahu, Chez Luigi. · Cinema and casino in Chamonix · Alpine flights · Local day trips to Mégève and Geneva · Alpine museum |
