Planning a Trip to Chamonix, France Part 2

 

Heading to Cham

Ok, you’ve made the decision, you’re going. An international ski trip is in your future. It’s a very big deal and good on you for making that crucial decision. You clicked “Purchase” on the website and bought plane tickets. It doesn’t matter where you go, but now things are in motion and you have to follow up on a number of items. First off, where to stay? 

This is important to do as quickly as you can, especially if you’re going somewhere that is either really busy, or doing busy times (the holiday season, holiday weekends, depends on many variables, and can be very different in different places) or both. But as soon as you book those plane tickets, start looking for where you are going to stay. Most of the time, this research should be done simultaneously. 

For this trip to Chamonix, I chose to stay in two different hostels, yes, hostels. Sure, you’ve heard nightmare stories about staying in youth hostels that doubled as a weekend long, 24 hr/day rave, filled with music and all the drugs typical teenagers can consume, but those are just stories, and not for you to be worried about. Do your research and find what works for you. 

The price of hostel stays are always what attracts me to them. Also meeting fellow travelers who are there for a certain thing, like skiing, or trail running. I love the luxury hotels and all the amenities that come with them, and there is certainly a a time and place to stay in the fancy digs. On this trip, which is very much a recon trip for many reasons for myself (not only am I returning to free-lance writing, but I might be looking for a longer stay space for next winter), I’m there to ski and do as much as I can outside of my bedroom and sleeping space. I’m skiing and eating and drinking out as much as I can. I’m saving money on sleeping, in order to spend it on food and booze. And baked goods from every bakery, cafe, and pâtisserie I can find.

Details

    ~Vert Lodge Chamonix https://www.vertlodge.com/

    ~Chamonix Lodge https://www.chamonixlodge.com/