With so many restaurants to choose from in Chamonix — from Japanese and Canadian to Swedish and traditional Savoyard cuisine — opening a new restaurant is no small challenge. Yet that’s exactly what the owners of The Dainty pizza set out to do. The premises, located on the outer ring of Chamonix Sud, had previously […]

Accommodation, a place to stay, somewhere to rest your head after a long day on the mountains, to leave your bags while you take in the valley’s adventures. Some think the accommodation is the boring part of your holiday but let’s face it, your choice of holiday provider and accommodation can make or break your […]

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 […]

Before being a seasonnaire on a ski season Chamonix existed, before snowboards were invented, before the first chairlift was ever imagined, the pioneers of ski-tourism were making their annual winter pilgrimage to Chamonix. During the first half of the nineteenth century, the upper and middle classes first began flocking to Chamonix to marvel at the […]

The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is one of the most respected names in mountaineering. Founded in 1821, it has shaped the history of alpinism in the Mont Blanc valley. Each year, this long tradition is celebrated during the Fête des Guides, held on 15 August. The event brings together guides, residents and visitors to […]

Enjoyed your trip to Chamonix and looking for a new mountain destination to explore? Chamonix is hard to beat, and we always hope you’ll return, but there are several places around the world that offer a similar mix of adventure, scenery and lively alpine atmosphere. These recommendations are perfect if you’re searching for destinations similar […]

Wondering what is the best Chamonix accommodation for your ski or summer getaway? We have a run down of the best choices for you. Click here for more.

Chamonix Le Pass Ski from 1000m to 2500m altitude This local area lift pass includes the main ski areas in Chamonix plus beginners ski areas, so it’s a great option for beginners who are still finding their feet. Brévent-Flégère – these linked ski areas are accessible from Chamonix town centre and Les Praz village. They […]