Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is not only renowned for its breathtaking mountains and world-class skiing but also for its deep-rooted ice hockey tradition. Ice hockey has been an integral part of Chamonix’s sporting culture since 1909, when the Pioneers first took to the ice. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or […]

So you’ve made it and your fingers are twitching to get into climbing in Chamonix. Whether you’re an expert looking for the low-down on where to climb indoors, or an absolute fresh-out-of-the-chalk-box beginner, this blog detailing the French grading system and local indoor climbing gyms of Chamonix is for you! All about indoor climbing Bouldering […]

Taking a walk through Chamonix town centre, just across the road from Lou Lou Apartment. you will surely notice an impressive mural on the main street, Rue du Docteur Paccard. Looking up towards their shared fascination, Mont Blanc; twenty of the most celebrated guides and mountaineers are represented in extraordinary precision in the best of […]

We’re in The Times again!  Further to our mention back in 2022 in an article about buying property in Chamonix, we were contacted again by The Times for our thoughts on the recent announcement of changes to holiday rental regulations in Chamonix. The article, “The French Alpine resort fighting back against tourist rentals” [paywall], was […]

Elevate your French holiday by venturing out at altitude this summer; you might think that what draws visitors to the valley of Chamonix are its glistening peaks & winter skiing, but the spring & summer seasons summon 30,000 more tourists than the colder months do. The flora and fauna of the valley burst to life, […]

Taking Your Pet on Holiday France stands as one of the most dog-friendly countries globally, boasting numerous pet-friendly holiday establishments, including accommodations and restaurants. In Chamonix, nestled amidst stunning Alpine scenery, there’s no shortage of adventures and amenities for you and your beloved pet. Up the Mountain: Where Dogs Roam Free Embracing Nature with Your […]

While Chamonix offers a wide variety of shops, it’s easy to find yourself lost amidst all the sports stores and souvenir boutiques. For the times when you need something you can’t find in the Chamonix stores, or when you simply feel like some retail therapy, there are several large shopping centres in the vicinity of […]

Along with Chamonix Tourist Office, we were delighted to welcome Iain Martin to Chamonix in January 2024. Iain is the founder of The Ski Podcast and Ski Flight Free, and he was here to cover the Kandahar ski slalom race as well as the 100th anniversary of the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix. Iain stayed […]

At the beginning of the 19th century, Chamonix was visited by between two and three thousand tourists annually. Following the Enlightenment, a voyage to Chamonix to marvel at the mighty mountains and glaciers became the ultimate upper- and middle-class pilgrimage.