On 19th August, Steve House and Scott Johnston, Uphill Athlete co-founders and co-authors of Training for the New Alpinism, share their training philosophy in a mountaineering training Chamonix workshop for all (yes ALL) levels! Using well-understood principles to create bespoke plans, House and Johnston have a proven systematic training approach to help endurance athletes (as […]

The Alps are well-known for their iconic food products, but where to buy them when you’re on holiday? Read on for our top tips on where to go for your local food in Chamonix. Buy local food Chamonix Chamonix local food markets The best way to experience Chamonix’s local foods is to head to one of the […]

She’ll be coming round the mountain when she comes…   Chamonix’s location and setting, plus the activities on offer and lively town centre make it the perfect destination for a hen party. Brides-to-be and maids of honour, read on to find out why a hen party in Chamonix is a great idea! Hen Party Chamonix […]

Chamonix and the surrounding area is choc full of #childhoodunplugged activities in gorgeous locations. For some really special images head off the beaten track away from the key touristic hot spots, to blend in with the true Chamonix mums and dads. Below, one of our Chamonix mums – Sales Assistant Kirsteen, takes us through her perfect […]

The best edible social media snacks and the best Chamonix restaurants where you’ll find them. For some people their holiday is only as successful as the photos they share. Whether you’re part of the tribe, have a child growing into one or are a recovering insta-holic…we’ve made a list of the perfect guilty plated pleasures […]

Whether you’re planning on dancing till the sun comes up or organising a brew-ski as the sun goes down, nightlife is Chamonix is as varied at the terrain which surrounds it. From the selection of Chamonix club choices, to the more extensive list of bars, we’ve sacrificed ourselves to try them all and recommend the best […]

Pictures or it didn’t happen! Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth visit to the foot of Mont Blanc, you will never fail to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscapes and panoramas at every turn – from the town centre to the tops of the mountains. Those snow-capped peaks still even take […]

Rain rain go away, but here’s what you can do all day! When you’re feeling rained in, head out to one of our top picks for Chamonix bad weather activities. Discounts apply to many of Chamonix bad weather activities below with your tourist guest cards, which the Resort Team will bring to you when they meet […]

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 […]