What better to do in the middle of winter than to go skiing? It’s a great outdoor activity that you can undertake solo or with a group of friends. Plus, it’s something that both young children and adults can get into, making it great for family trips but there are some obvious mistakes to avoid […]

It is safe to say that there are lots of ways to enjoy the mountains and the snow here in Chamonix but if you’re looking for something a little different then you need to try Snooc.     Snooc, Chamonix Planards Snooc is a new inventive way of getting down the mountain. A French invention […]

Located in ‘Chamonix Sud’, The Beckett and Wilde is the best Chamonix Irish pub and a perfect spot for a drink after a long day up the mountain.   The Beckett and Wilde is a cosy, traditional Irish bar with a twist. Offering everything from a refreshing beverage to live music, live sport and a game […]

We’ve been in the press! The owners of Chamonix All Year, Nick & Jo were interviewed in The Times’s article “Where to buy property in Chamonix, French Alps” [paywall], which was published 21st January 2022. The article came off the back of Covid-19 travel restrictions being eased again between the UK and France, which is […]

As everyone is aware covid has restricted our lives in many different ways, including the closures of the ski lifts last year but 2021 everything is set to open in some form of normality and we hope it stays that way. There is a lot to see and do in the valley, whether you are […]

In this blog post, we’re taking a plunge into the history of Chamonix with the help of Christine Boymond Lasserre who runs a local blog (in French) about the history and heritage of the valley. Christine has recently explored the name “Kursaal” which these days refers to an apartment building in the centre of Chamonix […]

After having our horizons restricted during the multiple Covid-19 lockdowns of the last 18 months, Chamonix is the perfect place to get back out there: breathe the fresh air, stretch your legs and get back into nature's wide-open spaces. To celebrate, the Tourist Office has organised 25 free activities in Chamonix for visitors to enjoy this summer 2021.

We’ve all been in lockdown for several weeks now, but that hasn’t stopped many of us from continuing with our beloved pub quizzes. We’ve adopted video chat technology to organise regular quizzes with friends and family. But as time has gone on, it’s getting harder to think of questions that haven’t been asked before! Chamonix […]

Since April 2020, Chamonix All Year is very proud to be offering cancellation protection to all bookings in order to offer a risk-free holiday booking guarantee. “Reserve without Reservation” All our guests can now cancel for any reason, up to 21 days before arrival, and receive a full refund of your accommodation costs (minus admin […]

At Chamonix All Year we are en eclectic bunch. We come from all walks of life, we are young and (!) not so young, we represent many cultures and upbringings, we are guys and gals. But the one thing we have in common is landing here in Chamonix, all of us drawn to the mountains, […]