We’ve all been in lockdown for several weeks now, but that hasn’t stopped many of us from continuing with our beloved pub quizzes. We’ve adopted video chat technology to organise regular quizzes with friends and famil…
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The 20th edition of this legendary course, the Kandahar World Cup is back! Hosting two Men’s World Cup events, the piste at Les Houches will see the elite men skiing Slalom and Parallel Giant Slalom in just a few week…
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Just a tunnel away the Aosta Valley awaits this summer loaded with gastronomy, history and activities too. We’ve made a list below of summer attractions in the Aosta valley, on the Italian side of Mont Blanc, in order…
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Suddenly as interseason in Chamonix arrives, the valley walls are painted with the stroke of a dusty orange ombré. Amber hues fill the horizon as frost and snow returns to the mountain caps above. A warm fuzzy scarf i…
Read moreChamonix’s ski areas are spread throughout the valley, offering a wide range of terrain for all abilities. They are well connected by the local bus network, which runs between the main lift areas, villages, and town c…
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Mountain Safety InstructionsWhen skiing or snowboarding in Chamonix, safety should always be part of your planning. Accidents are not something anyone expects, but they can happen, even to experienced mountain users.…
Read morePlanning a ski season in Chamonix?Chamonix existed long before ski seasons, snowboards or even the first chairlifts. Early pioneers of ski tourism were already making winter trips here each year.In the early nineteent…
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The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is one of the most respected names in mountaineering. Founded in 1821, it has shaped the history of alpinism in the Mont Blanc valley. Each year, this long tradition is celebrated…
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During your stay in Chamonix, you’ll discover a town which is overflowing with bars and pubs where the locals love to get together with their friends. Spending your holidays in Chamonix is a great opportunity to live…
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Remembering Ueli SteckOn 23 May, the family of Swiss climber Ueli Steck held a public memorial service in Interlaken, close to Steck’s home community of Ringgenberg and the Bernese Oberland mountains where he complete…
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Chamonix caters perfectly to holiday makers seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Extreme sports are a perfect distraction, or to truly mellow out nothing beats a spa day in Chamonix's many beau…
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