Winter is normally the peak season for the legendary alpine town of Charmonix in France. We love it then, but this time we wanted to discover a different season, so we've swapped the down jackets and ski pants for the summer jackets and leisure pants. It's fascinating to be in a place you're used to visiting when it's full of snow. Seeing it in the summer is a completely different experience. The view of the grandiose mountains and landscape changes completely.
Walking up the slope where you previously plunged into a white, fluffy powdery snow, gives you a moment to reflect on what an extreme pleasure this is.
"...every season has its charm."
Now we are sweating in our fleece sweaters as we make our way over the rocks and hills of this inactive winter paradise. Every winter season, thousands of skiers and snowboarders from around the world make a pilgrimage to prove themselves worthy on the steep slopes. But summer is not free of tourists. During the summer, Charmonix is filled with hikers, climbers, cyclists and many more who want to experience warm thrills. We see and understand why; every season has its charm.