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Chamonix is deemed one of the best ski resorts in Europe for more reasons than it’s pretty pistes. For over twenty years the resort has been the destination of choice for all manner of corporate activities, from product launches, conventions and seminars to smaller scale office bonding weekends, presentations and small seminars for groups of delegates. For added wow factor, Chamonix is the perfect place to combine the French love of good food with a range of themed corporate dining experiences which are sure to impress your clients and delegates. Feed Your Foodie Fantasies in Chamonix The best ski resorts are home to many dining options, and Chamonix is no exception. With around a hundred restaurants offering a diverse range of culinary style and ambience, you can take your pick from the best most traditional French cuisine or more creative local and international gastronomy. For truly unique dining join the mile-high club and experience the sensation of dining at one of Chamonix's high altitude restaurants. Whatever your culinary and corporate aspirations this resort has a venue for you. By the Sea… While it’s known as the best ski resort in Europe, the area has a few non-ski surprises in store. You can enjoy fine dining right beside the sea…of ice! An enchanting high altitude gastronomic delight awaits you at 1913m above sea level at the Grand Hotel du Montenvers. After a 20 minute railway journey through the Alps you will arrive at a traditional hotel dating back to 1880. You may even be able to sense the souls of the intrepid mountaineers who first conquered these peaks as you sip an aperitif on the terrace. The restaurant serves traditional fare where you will be able to contemplate stunning vistas of the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) as you dine in classic French style. Bergerie de Planpraz For an intimate dining experience board a cable car by night (minus the skis) and watch the glow of the urban lights fade into the distance as you travel to an altitude of 2000m. The Bergerie de Planpraz nestles on the south side of the valley ready to welcome you into a warm, cosy alpine ambience of stone and wood. Relax with a glass of red wine and enjoy a spectacular sunset as the chef prepares cuisine using the freshest local produce. Parets and Yurts For an out-of-this-world experience in Europe's best ski resort it would be a shame not to take to the snow. Take the last Lognan-Les-Grands Montets cable car to 1900m and ride on a paret to base camp 700m further down. The paret is a traditional wooden sledge with only one runner. Have a laugh with your colleagues about your experience over a fireside aperitif before you settle down to dinner in a genuine Mongolian yurt. Far North Discover the magic of a snow-capped alpine adventure as you guide a team of huskies through thick pine forest and landscapes evocative of northern Canada. Pet your furry companions before enjoying a well-deserved glass of warming mulled wine and a hearty Savoyard dinner in a traditional alpine restaurant. How To Get There Once you touch down at Geneva International, you'll want to arrive in style to your chosen accommodation. Sling your suitcase down and get ready to enjoy serious fine dining. Book a Shuttle Direct private group transfer online and our expert, uniformed chauffeurs will be ready and waiting at the airport to transport you and your delegates to Europe's best ski resort while you relax and travel in the luxury of a private vehicle. Author Plate Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for the best ski resort for a memorable winter holiday, there's nowhere better than the fabulous French and Swiss Alps. Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from your chosen resort swiftly and safely.
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