Freshen up your holiday with our favourite fresh water sources in Chamonix! On hot summer days it’s easy to empty your water bottle quickly. Our handy guide to local water sources in Chamonix lists all the places you can top up. Protecting our environment By using a reusable bottle you can incorporate these water source destinations into your […]

Isolated for months during long, snowy winters with nothing but cheese and potatoes… no, it’s not the next ski holiday fad! It’s the way the Haute-Savoie locals of long ago survived on the Alpine foods they produced themselves that would stay the distance, remaining preserved for sustenance throughout the season. Perhaps you’re interested in the […]

The Chamonix Marathon, known locally as the Marathon du Mont Blanc, is much more than 26.2 miles… For a start, as we’re in France, all the distances are in kilometres rather than in miles, so the marathon is in fact a 42km distance race. But putting metric versus imperial aside, there are now 8 races taking […]

Blooming flowers means time for some blimming fun! Springtime is the ultimate best of both worlds in Chamonix, as a mix of late winter and early summer activities beckon. Cycle your way to a glacier hike, fly to your rafting session or take a helicopter to your horse-ride. Here is our list of Chamonix spring […]

Chamonix is known as the birthplace of modern ski mountaineering, but now it’s become an iconic gathering spot of a different kind too… the kind that likes to party! And there’s no better time to get involved than for the April music festivals in Chamonix. Since the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924 Chamonix has […]

If you’re looking for regional produce during your holiday, the Chamonix markets are a great place to head for. Chamonix markets guide The largest and best know Chamonix markets are: On Mondays during school holidays in the main square in Les Houches On Tuesdays in high season, Chamonix Sud On Wednesday afternoons, Le Pain Chibon […]

New Year's Eve is the one night of the year where EVERYONE looks forward to a good ole’ fashioned knees up! After warming up said knees all day on the slopes of Chamonix, allow us to make your night easier by offering our guide to the top 8 parties and events for your celebrations (for the last of) this year!

Chamonix’s ski areas are spread out throughout the valley, offering a great choice of slopes for all abilities. These are easily accessible thanks to the efficient system of Chamonix buses which run throughout the valley. Buses are free with your ski pass or the guest card which your accommodation provider will give you on arrival. […]

Mountain safety instructions When you’re on a ski holiday in Chamonix, the last thing you want to imagine is having an accident on the mountain, but as we know, accidents do happen. Below we’ve put together some top tip for how to be prepared for your day of skiing or snowboarding. If the worst does […]

Taking the kids out for a meal can be stressful, if the restaurant doesn’t have a kids menu or if they are not welcoming towards little ones. Fast food is always a sure winner with kids and Chamonix does have its own McDonalds (122 Avenue Michel Croz, 74400, Chamonix) and Subway (215 Avenue Michel Croz, […]