Annecy/Chamonix

From the picture postcard lakeside town of Annecy up to the Mont Blanc-dominated historic city of Chamonix, just 2½ hours away. A splendid contrast. And, connecting the two, a truly spectacular journey as the train winds up steep gradients, across viaducts affording views of the tumbling Arve river down below and unforgettable and ever-changing panoramas of the magnificent Aiguille du Midi chain up ahead.

Dominated by Europe’s highest summit, the Mont Blanc at 4810m, not only is Chamonix France’s most prestigious ski resort, it is equally vibrant and active in summer. Clean mountain air, breathtaking views, well-preserved Savoyard architecture and its traditional lifestyle all make for a very attractive destination. The multiplicity of walks and rides, including the Aiguille du Midi téléphérique, longest single-span cable car in the world, and tramway to the fabulous “Mer de Glace” glacier, literally ‘sea of ice’, make this a paradise for lovers of nature at its most awe-inspiring,

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3 stars

The first 3 nights are spent at the Hotel Carlton in Annecy, followed by 3 nights at the 3 star Hotel Les Aiglons, almost at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable-car ascent to Mont Blanc and less than 10 minutes walk from the many shops, bars and restaurants of the town centre.

Completely renovated in 2008, the style and décor of this excellent modern, chalet-style hotel is traditionally and evocatively Savoyard, with lovely wood carving and polished parquet throughout. Facilities include a popular restaurant serving local specialities, where the buffet breakfast is also served, bar, lounge, heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and Turkish bath. There are 107 rooms, with bath, shower, wc, hairdryer, tv, telephone, minibar and personal safe. All are also with balcony, for the lovely views.

The holiday is on a B&B basis with travel between the two centres included in standard class only. Travel is via Annecy, but the return journey does require an early start to make it home in a day Available between 13 April and 19 December.

Supplement Twin-bedded room (with bath only) in Annecy: £8.

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Dates 13 Apl - 2 Jul 3 Jul - 30 Sep 1 Oct - 17 Dec
No. of Nights 6 Ex Nt Sgl Nt 6 Ex Nt Sng Nt 6 Ex Nt Sng Nt
Price (£) - - 639 - 319 - - 709 - 329 - - 609 - 299
Terms Prices per person in £GBP and include Eurostar and TGV. Hotel Supplements may also apply and will be advised on booking. Check 1st class and peak travel supplements here.

As a result of Eurostar unexpectedly increasing their prices from 1st September 2010 please add £13 for breaks in Paris and Lille and £10 to all other destinations