The high point of any visit to the area, Chamonix is a climber and trekkers’ paradise. With stunningly beautiful views and all the facilities one you could ask for, it should not be missed. Banks, railway station, bus, post office and all kinds of shops. Alpine Museum and art gallery, with a new exhibition each year. Open air swimming pool, ice rink. And of course cable cars to the Aiguille du Midi, Le Brevent, La Flegère, and the old mountain railway to Montenvers if you want to get back up into the hills quickly! Chamonix is bursting with restaurants and bars, enough to satisfy even the hungriest trekker or drinker!