When the Snow Melts
September 7th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Although snow sports enthusiasts know Chambéry as the gateway to some of France’s top ski resorts, the area also has a lot to offer outside the ski season. The nearby Bauges National Park, for example, is worth a visit at any time of the year. The little-visited park offers some excellent walks, hikes and climbs in a diverse landscape of rolling meadows, forest and sheer rock faces. Some of the local peaks rise above 2000m of altitude and offer spectacular views of the valley below.
These stunning shots were taken from a 1600m peak. The lake that dominates the view is the Lac du Bourget, the largest natural lake in France. In the left of the shot you can just make out the runway of Chambery airport.
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Many thanks to Tim Proctor of Air Charter for these pictures taken, remarkably, on his mobile phone.
Tags: Bauges National Park, Chambery Airport, Lac du Bourget
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Pilot’s Eye View of Landing at Chambery Airport
July 14th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a pilot, check out this video taken from the cockpit of a Titan Airways Boeing 737 aircraft landing at Chambery airport. The video shows the stunning approach to the alpine airport over Lac du Bourget, the largest lake in France.
Boeing 737 Circuit and Landing at Chambery, French Alps from Jonathan Grose on Vimeo.
Titan Airways operate to Chambery airport on behalf of ski flight specialist Snowjet.
Snowjet’s flights to Chambery are popular with skiers heading to the French Alps as the airport offers the shortest transfers to many of the country’s top resorts.
Tags: Boeing 737, Chambery Airport, Landing at Chambery, Titan Airways
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An end to misleading airfares?
May 22nd, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
Ironically, in the same week that the European Commission declared its 18 month crackdown on misleading adverts and unfair practices in the airline industry a success, a leading low-cost airline announced the introduction of controversial new charges for check-in.
Tags: Airline Extras, Chambery Airport, Low-cost Airlines, Snowjet
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Winter 09/10 Ski Flights Now on Sale
May 9th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
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Book Snowjet’s Winter 09/10 Chambery ski fights now from £29! 
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Unmissable early bird incentives |
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Early bookers get our lowest fares. And if you book before 31st August your skis fly for free also. With incentives like these why leave it to the last minute?
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Tags: Chambery Airport, Ski Flights, Snowjet
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Spring Skiing – Sun, Snow and Savings
March 30th, 2009 - Posted by: Powder Monkey
End of Season Ski Flight Sale |
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It’s a little known fact that the snowpack is at its maximum depth in spring. And this spring is no exception. In fact, today the slopes are in outstanding condition thanks to the most recent dump of snow in the French Alps. |
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And we can expect more powder days before the end of the season, despite the spring sunshine, since April showers fall as snow at altitude. So there is no better time to hit the slopes. What’s more Snowjet have slashed prices on all remaining seats to Chambéry, the local airport for the highest and most snow-sure resorts in the French Alps, making a spring ski holiday hard to resist.
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Tags: Chambery Airport, Snowjet, Spring Skiing
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