At the beginning of the 19th century, Chamonix was visited by between two and three thousand tourists annually. Following the Enlightenment, a voyage to Chamonix to marvel at the mighty mountains and glaciers became the ultimate upper- and middle-class pilgrimage.

What’s new in Chamonix for winter 2024? As the temperatures drop, the days get shorter, and most shops and bars close for a well-deserved interseason break, Chamonix is suddenly quiet for the first time in months. But don’t be fooled; the town will spring back into life in less than two months, ready for the […]

There’s a smorgasbord of options out there to choose from when you’re booking your Chamonix holiday, and it is difficult to know who to book with for maximum peace of mind. Therefore, at Chamonix All Year, we do everything we can to reassure new guests that they are in good hands. So, why should you […]

As we've been reflecting on our 20 years in business here at Chamonix All Year, we've been delighted to revisit all the wonderful reviews that we've received. Our commitment to service and high standards hasn't wavered since our beginnings in 2003,  and it's always lovely to hear that the work has paid off and our guests have [...]

Chamonix All Year 2003-2023 Chamonix All Year has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2003 to the brave new world of post-Covid 2023. Three things have stayed constant in that time – our excellent team, our loyal guests, and our dedication to providing exceptional services to owners and guests alike. We celebrated […]

Once the hustle and bustle of Christmas, New year and February are out of the way, Chamonix towns takes on an essence of calm. But with warmer weather and less snow in town there is still plenty to do in springtime in Chamonix and it’s surrounding areas. When is Springtime in Chamonix? Spring generally starts […]

When you are researching your holiday rental booking, we understand that it’s hard to know where to start! Well-known international booking sites (online travel agencies or ‘OTAs’) make things seem easy, and you may have used them for other holidays elsewhere, so they offer a familiar option. It can seem like a leap of faith […]

Winter is here!! This winter, here in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, is set to be one of the more exciting. Covid put a halt to so many different activities and events in Chamonix but this year, with life returning to normal so is Chamonix! With all the ski areas opening including the Aiguille du Midi and the […]

Chamonix is not just a ski resort but a town all year round, with a number of shops throughout the main high street and streets beyond. Being a mountain town there is plenty of outdoor shops including some very specialist and some very generic and a number of clothes shops with different styles, if you […]

Ela is one of Chamonix’s newest and hottest spots at the moment. Just a 1-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix, Ela offers you the taste of the Mediterranean with healthy options for everyone. It’s the perfect lunch stop whether you choose to sit on the bench outside or find a park for a picnic, […]