Skiing Vallée Blanche, in the Mont Blanc massif (Chamonix), is an outstanding high-altitude off-piste experience. Exceptional in length and beauty, it descends from the top of the Aiguille du Midi, at 3,842m altitude, down to Chamonix 2,800m below. The Vallée Blanche is most famous for its spectacular glaciated terrain. As such, you need a minimum of […]

In honour of the Winter Olympics 2018, we've taken a look back at the first time the competition was held back in 1924. Soon after the first modern Olympic games in 1896 the International Olympic Committee proposed a separate winter competition, and if it wasn’t for the break out of World War I, this event would have been held in Germany in 1916.

Our team is out and about twice a week, on the slopes and in Chamonix town centre, to give you the latest on the Chamonix weather and what's on. Read the most recent Chamonix Snow Report from Chamonix All Year, or see all the past reports from this month below. And make sure you follow us on Facebook to be one of the first to see the new snow report on Mondays and Fridays.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]