Some of the best pastries, cakes, and breads in the world are French, and you can try and test them all in the Chamonix Valley. Whether it’s your morning baguette and croissant, or afternoon tea with a side of macarons and chocolate eclairs, be sure to consider our top picks for Chamonix bakeries and patisseries. […]

Unlike many other ski resorts, Chamonix is a real town all year round. Thanks to this, we have an embarrassment of great restaurants and bars to enjoy whatever time of year you visit. To draw the crowds, many of these watering holes offer drink deals in Chamonix on different days of the week. Plus there are […]

If you have reserved your holiday in Chamonix because of the mountains and outdoor activities (and why wouldn’t you?!), when you get here you’ll be surprised to find a town with enough shops to keep the shop-aholics in your group happy too. As you peruse the shops you’ll find enchanting window displays, holiday souvenirs, famous luxury […]

Spring in Chamonix is arguably one of the best periods for skiing in the winter season. The peak weeks of Christmas, New Year and February school holidays have long passed, so the slopes will be less crowded, but that’s not the only advantage – there are at least 6 more reasons why spring skiing is not […]

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 beautiful and luxurious wellness spas.

Chamonix is one of the world’s most famous ski destinations and you will never fail to be amazed by the après ski atmosphere in resort, thanks to the best après ski bars in Chamonix! Many venues will have a real party atmosphere with live music or DJs to accompany your drinking and eating from as […]

An essential bit of kit for your skiing holiday will be your backpack on the mountain. It will be packed with everything you need to enjoy a day on the slopes, and below is a list of ideas for what you’ll need to get started. Choosing the best backpack for the job Having a well-packed […]

One of the advantages of Chamonix’s being a year-round town is the wealth of bars and restaurants to choose from, and we of course love sampling the best bars in Chamonix! We know that sometimes after a few drinks you get the munchies too, so we’ve put together a guide to our favourite bars for […]

Winter holidays are synonymous with snow on the ground and snuggling up around a log fire in Chamonix. Many of our chalets and apartments have fireplaces so you can book the accommodation of your dreams and enjoy watching those roaring flames. To help you make the most of your log fire in Chamonix, we have […]

The run up to a holiday and travelling to Chamonix can be a stressful time. Desperately trying to complete all work deadlines in an attempt to be email-free for a week; buying all the gear you need … and then some; dealing with a spectrum of logistics from booking ski lessons in resort to sorting that […]