If you’re looking for regional produce during your holiday, the Chamonix markets are a great place to head for. Chamonix markets guide The largest and best know Chamonix markets are: On Mondays during school holidays in the main square in Les Houches On Tuesdays in high season, Chamonix Sud On Wednesday afternoons, Le Pain Chibon […]

Art, music and mountains: Chamonix has it all covered in 2018! Just like there is a piste for every level, there is an event for every passion in Chamonix and its surrounding area. We have scoured our Facebook events lists and whittled down a list of our top tips for events in Chamonix this snow season – […]

New Year's Eve is the one night of the year where EVERYONE looks forward to a good ole’ fashioned knees up! After warming up said knees all day on the slopes of Chamonix, allow us to make your night easier by offering our guide to the top 8 parties and events for your celebrations (for the last of) this year!

A Christmas in Chamonix is sure to be unforgettable! The snow has arrived early this year and the beauty of the mountains will take your breath away. Our fairytale alpine town offers plenty of activities to guarantee a great festive holiday. Village & market – Christmas in Chamonix From 16th to 30th December, a festive […]

Chamonix’s ski areas are spread out throughout the valley, offering a great choice of slopes for all abilities. These are easily accessible thanks to the efficient system of Chamonix buses which run throughout the valley. Buses are free with your ski pass or the guest card which your accommodation provider will give you on arrival. […]

Mountain safety instructions When you’re on a ski holiday in Chamonix, the last thing you want to imagine is having an accident on the mountain, but as we know, accidents do happen. Below we’ve put together some top tip for how to be prepared for your day of skiing or snowboarding. If the worst does […]

Taking the kids out for a meal can be stressful, if the restaurant doesn’t have a kids menu or if they are not welcoming towards little ones. Fast food is always a sure winner with kids and Chamonix does have its own McDonalds (122 Avenue Michel Croz, 74400, Chamonix) and Subway (215 Avenue Michel Croz, […]

When you come on holiday to Chamonix in the Haute Savoie regoin of France, you expect to find raclettes and fonues on the menu, along with other traditional foods. And yet, our mountain town also offers another of your favourite dishes: pizza. Chamonix has many restaurants where you can find this Italian speciality – after […]

Sports evolve, but technology evolves even faster. From Sweat Coins to NASA gel, the 2017/18 season is set to be more high tech than ever… and yet, the fashion has come full circle. Oh, how far we’ve come with skiing on a couple of planks of wood with leather boots – nowadays there’s self-heating gloves and airbags […]

If you are planning to visit Chamonix but you still haven’t chosen the best moment to come and enjoy the incredible landscapes and various activities, then this is the blog for you! Our guide will help you to pick the best week for your holiday in Chamonix, depending on the weather, cable car openings, the […]