One of those mind-numbing choices that you have to face in Chamonix (apart from arguing where the best beer in town is or which club has the best atmosphere) - where to ride?

If the snow is thin, Chamonix . Aiguille du Midi or Grands Montets have the altitiude to always find snow. This serious off piste riding. If you're into tricks, check out some of the natural kickers at Le Brevent and La Flégère. To learn, the pistes of Le Tour and Les Houches are most accommodating. There's a halfpipe built at the Grands Montets and a natural one at Le Tour.

These are just guide lines. Each area has the potential for serious action as well as a useful learning environment. The Chamonix Bus will take you for free to any of these areas.

Chamonix rates high, on the competition/freeride circuit and hosts a number of events each winter. The biggest event is the ChamJam held in March. This is a five day freeride festival with boarder X, halfpipe, big air, music and partying.

There are many shops throughout the valley to hire or buy equipment .
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