Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is not only renowned for its breathtaking mountains and world-class skiing but also for its deep-rooted ice hockey tradition. Ice hockey has been an integral part of Chamonix’s sporting culture since 1909, when the Pioneers first took to the ice. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or […]

There’s never a boring moment in Chamonix – we can promise you that. Between skiing off & on-piste, alpine mountaineering, ski touring at sunrise or sunset, skiing cross-country from here to Italy (not to mention fondue & raclette every other day), you’ll certainly have your days well-filled. Here’s a list of the main events this […]

Elevate your French holiday by venturing out at altitude this summer; you might think that what draws visitors to the valley of Chamonix are its glistening peaks & winter skiing, but the spring & summer seasons summon 30,000 more tourists than the colder months do. The flora and fauna of the valley burst to life, […]

Winter is here!! This winter, here in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, is set to be one of the more exciting. Covid put a halt to so many different activities and events in Chamonix but this year, with life returning to normal so is Chamonix! With all the ski areas opening including the Aiguille du Midi and the […]

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 […]

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.

Chamonix All Year is committed to giving you the low down on all the action in the valley, so here’s the latest round up of winter events and entertainment to see you through to the end of the season! We’re covering everything from museum trips and nights out to ice skating, music and avalanche awareness […]

The 20th edition of this legendary course, the Kandahar World Cup is back! Hosting two Men’s World Cup events, the piste at Les Houches will see the elite men skiing Slalom and Parallel Giant Slalom in just a few weeks time, the 8th/ 9th February. It has been four years since the Kandahar hosted these […]

Winter is here and we at Chamonix All Year are excited! We’ve had the first snowfall, the lifts are opening, we’re dusting off our skis and digging out our bobble hats. If you don’t live in a ski resort, these months might feel like a slog. Short days, long nights, relentless cold and drizzle. But here […]

If someone says to you they are going to do the UTMB, unless they are a ultra trail runner they are probably talking about the tour du mont blanc. This is a walking trail that circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massive and usually takes 7-8 days on a normal itinerary. This mistake is often made because […]