When you come on holiday to Chamonix in the Haute-Savoie region of France, you expect to find raclettes and fondues on the menu, along with other traditional Alpine dishes. But our mountain town also serves up another favourite comfort food — pizza! With Italy just on the other side of Mont Blanc, it’s no surprise […]

There is a wealth of Chamonix restaurants to choose from during your holiday in Chamonix, from quick bite eateries to bars serving snacks. However this Alpine town isn't short either of some upmarket Chamonix restaurants where you can enjoy some true fine dining and even some Michelin-starred cuisine. Many of them are located in the town centre itself, but there are some throughout [...]

We all hope for bluebird skies and perfect snow when heading to Chamonix — and our team still does the occasional snow dance in winter and sun dance in summer just in case! But even in the Alps, the weather can sometimes have other ideas. If the clouds roll in or the lifts close for […]

Every year at the end of August, the world’s elite trail runners come to Chamonix for a week of endurance racing. The week of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) includes several individual races and a team challenge — and the distances are truly epic. The runners cross three countries, seven valleys, 71 glaciers and […]

Mountain restaurants – and their smaller, more rustic cousins, the buvettes – are a quintessential part of summer in Chamonix. Often tucked away along trails or perched in meadows, these seasonal huts serve drinks, light meals, and local specialities to hungry hikers and runners. Many open from June through September and are perfect for a […]

We wanted to give our guests an insight into paragliding in Chamonix. Also known as parapenting (the French word for the activity), this popular activity can be done year round, in winter and summer. In the name of research, we sent Kerry, our Managing Director, to try out paragliding in the summer with Fred, our […]

Chamonix is famous as the cradle of mountaineering and has many outdoor crags which are equipped for climbing. Chamonix rock climbing may have an extreme reputation but as you’ll see below, there is in fact something for everyone. If you are heading out rock climbing for the first time alone in Chamonix, we strongly recommend taking […]

Chamonix might be world-famous, but there’s still plenty that surprises even regular visitors. As your locals on the ground, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite lesser-known facts that paint a picture of Chamonix beyond the obvious. From speedy summit records to historic train lines and architectural quirks — how many of these do you […]

Chamonix is world-famous for its extreme sports — and mountain biking is no exception. When the snow melts, the same steep slopes that make Chamonix a legendary ski destination transform into thrilling trails for bikers. From technical downhill descents to scenic cross-country routes, there are mountain bike trails in Chamonix for every level. Plus, several […]

With a surprising amount of fresh snow, a great deal of snow coverage and a growing amount of soft, sugary piste snow, it’s now or never to get up the lifts in Chamonix Mont Blanc. Wax and sharpen your skis or snowboard and enjoy the inevitable “goggle tan” that come with spring skiing in Chamonix, one […]