Location: Argentiere < France
Argentière is within the Mont Blanc massif, world leader in mountaineering. Easy to reach from the motorway or Geneva airport (48 miles). There is a train station in the centre of the village. Enjoy the charm of the old village of Argentière with its baroque church, old traditional houses, shops and restaurants. Just 4 miles away in Chamonix you can see an exceptional historical and architectural heritage. Stroll through the pedestrianised streets and discover places and art-deco facades, as well as the museum of mountaineering, winter sports and Chamonix's history. The Italian and Swiss borders are very close, less than 9 miles. Go to Switzerland and visit the Gianadda foundation exhibit in Martigny (Gauguin, Van Gogh, Balthus) which attracts admirers from all over the world. Or pop to Italy to ski in Courmayeur on the other side of the valley..