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If you are in need of a day of pure relaxation, you can New & Noteworthy
visit one of Chamonix’s many spas to indulge in a massage,
sauna or Turkish bath. Popular spas are Pre-Saint-Didier in Europe
Spa and Le Spa du Mont Blanc. Other diversions range
from casino gambling to shopping for French perfumes.
Restaurants in town range from French and Italian to Austria
Japanese, Indian and Tex-Mex. Tirol, a region in West Austria popular for its ski resorts that
offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and services, is to invest in
After long days of adventure you and your group will be new projects for the 2011/2012 season. One project is Ötztal’s
able to rejuvenate by spending your nights in anything Gaislachkogel Gondola. The new aerial passenger line features
from a tent to a four-star hotel. Hotel Hameau Albert 1er eight-person gondolas with a capacity to carry 3,600 per hour,
provides a comfortable setting with a variety of rooms taking skiers to the top of Sölden’s Gaislachkogl (oetztal.com).
including deluxe rooms with fireplaces. Guests can relax
in the spa center and enjoy a gourmet meal at the
restaurant, which has earned two Michelin stars.

Auberge le Bois Prin is a charming hotel with 10 comfort-
able rooms offering spectacular views. After a recent reno-
vation, Ski B&B offers a luxurious and laid-back atmosphere
that can comfortably sleep 21 guests in a variety of rooms.
Located at the foot of the Glacier de Bossons, Ski B&B is
near many mountain activities. Cremerie Du Glacier is
located in Chamonix Valley beneath Mont-Blanc and the
Glacier des Bossons. Its friendly atmosphere provides a
relaxing stay for all guests.

Chamonix is situated 54 miles from Geneva-Cointrin
airport, 136 miles from Lyon-St-Exupery airport and 106
miles from Turin-Caselle airport. Transportation from these
airports to the village is by taxi, bus or train. © Ötztal Tourismus/Ernst Lorenzi

Chamonix Mont-Blanc is a prime destination for travelers
with a wide array of activities available, comfortable accom-
modations and breathtaking views of the French Alps.
Sölden, a hub of winter activity in Austria’s Ötztal Valley
Contact: chamonix.com
Two new aerial passenger lines have been built in Kitzbühel,
a sports city at the foot of Hahnenkamm Mountain. The lines
feature eight-person gondolas with weather cover and heated
seats. (kitzbuehel.com)

At SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, the eastern passenger
line has been renovated and converted into a gondola with
children’s seatbelts and a lifting platform for children. Another
new attraction at SkiWelt is the Eiberg meeting point, includ-
ing seating, umbrella bar and panoramic terrace along with
free wireless Internet. (skiwelt.at)
Norway
Narvikfjellet, a ski resort in Narvik, offers some of the best
© OT Chamonix/Pascal Tournaire nine ski slopes, all of which are maintained at a high stan-
and most extreme alpine skiing in Norway. Narvikfjellet offers

dard, along with six ski lifts and a gondola line. There are also
four unprepared slopes. With its views of the fjords and
mountains, Narvik has long been known for its scenic setting.
The skies are especially clear, allowing visitors to view the

SPRING 2011 PLANNING ❖ www.skicmsc.com
16 ❖ MIDWEST SKIER Northern Lights in the winter sky. (narvikfjellet.no)