Despite its modest size compared to other French airports, Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport

It’s small but efficient terminal design, with emphasis on a speedy transit and its proximity to local ski resorts mean that travellers can often reach their final destinations faster than if they flew into larger, more congested airports.

One of the most fascinating aspects for pilots and aviation fans is the airport’s notoriously challenging approach. Surrounded by mountains and water, the airports single runway requires pilots to execute precise landings, often in unpredictable weather. Fog, crosswinds, and rapidly changing Alpine conditions all demand an elevated level of piloting skill.