Name: Chamonix
Why it is called so: The name is derived from the old Savoyard word "champ" meaning field or meadow.
Location: Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Famous for: Skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering.
Height: Located at 1,035 meters above sea level.
Area: Covers a valley at the foot of Mont Blanc.
Geographical Location: Eastern France, near the Swiss border.
Rating: 4.7/5