The Big Mountain Journey Big Mountain Brewing Co. is all about the taste of adventure – created in the heart of Chamonix. It all started back in 2014, when mountain guide Jack Geldard spotted something missing in the valley: great craft beer. So, he rolled up his sleeves and launched Big Mountain Brewing Co. with […]

People come to Chamonix for many reasons, but everyone comes to France for the wine. So we’ve collated a list of spots to visit, depending on what kind of grape-mood you’re in… 

Chamonix is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming winter season, from revamped restaurants and cutting-edge skiing technology to unique experiences in the valley. Whether you’re planning a ski holiday or looking to explore our vibrant town, here’s a sneak peek at what’s new. Fresh Dining and Après-Ski Spots Foodies and partygoers alike will enjoy Chamonix’s […]

Ela is one of Chamonix’s newest and hottest spots at the moment. Just a 1-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix, Ela offers you the taste of the Mediterranean with healthy options for everyone. It’s the perfect lunch stop whether you choose to sit on the bench outside or find a park for a picnic, […]

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 […]

With so many restaurants to choose from in Chamonix, from Japanese to Canadian, Swedish and of course the local Savoyard cuisine, it is not an easy feat to open a new competitor, however that is exactly what the owners of The Dainty pizza in Chamonix did. Having previously been a coffee shop and then a ready […]

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 […]

Chamonix is an icy destination, from towering glaciers to the legion of ice cream and sorbet destinations dotted around town. Ice even runs deep in the veins of locals and in the history of the valley itself: the very ice carved from the glaciers above Chamonix was once the same ice which served the wealthy […]

In this two-part series about two of our favourite locations beyond the Tunnel du Mont Blanc (see part one on Turin here), Chamonix All Year has teamed up with Italian bloggers. This week Martina from The Ski Guru helps us explain what makes Courmayeur so special (clue – the way to our hearts is through our […]

Mountain restaurants and their younger siblings, summer huts in Chamonix’s lower altitude locations, are not-to-be-missed for refreshments during a hike or for a more filling lunchtime meal. Sometimes hidden away in the mountains, these pleasant rest stops are ideal destinations for a well-deserved break after a long day. Some tips on terminology A key French […]