We’ve written a complete guide to Chamonix and the essentials you need to know if you’re thinking of visiting. Working with several local experts is a perk of working with CAY so we’ve collated the best of this local knowledge and information over the following four blogs, which will be released every 2 weeks. Summer […]

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 of their distance from the French border. Starting with the closest ones at the top, make your […]

When you build your day in the mountain around the cuisine you desire, whatever the conditions you’re bound to be satisfied (if only from the neck up). The restaurants we have listed in our guide to mountain restaurants come recommended by our staff as worthy of planning for, and as such we’ve included the telephone numbers […]

Information available for disabled visitors coming to Chamonix is fairly limited and often outdated. Knowing which accommodation and restaurants have disabled access is obviously important, but those coming to Chamonix on holiday are usually looking for more than just somewhere to sleep and something to eat, so it is important to look at the real […]

Just like “what goes up, must come down”, all ski seasons must come to an end. This 2018/2019 ski season in Chamonix has had many a new addition to the diverse platter of Chamonix offerings. In our Chamonix ski season round-up of the season that has been, we also look ahead to the 2019/2020 ski […]

The deeper into the winter we go… the deeper the snow. As the powder piles up, the time is right to put on your sledging hat and get up close and personal with the powder! There are a number of spots for sledging in Chamonix and the surrounding area to take your family or friends […]

This winter 2019, we're bringing you a weekly Chamonix snow report, from the slopes or the town centre. Every Monday evening, tune in to our Facebook page. We'll update this page with snow reports from December and January.

Chamonix has so many dimensions it may as well be string theory! From luxury chalets to skiing, from climbing to flying, and even shopping, the list is long (how long is a piece of string!?). In this article, we’ve marked our favourite musical, sporting and cultural events on offer for winter 2018/19. Take a browse […]

Winter 2018-19 is promising to be another great season, with new attractions opening and more improvements to the lift infrastructure. Last year saw bumper snowfall with many declaring it the best season in a decade (or more!) and we’re looking ahead to another amazing winter! Ski lift openings in Winter 2018-19 Two of Chamonix’s ski […]