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 […]

Whether you are looking for some relaxation after a day of hiking, or just a spot to enjoy some family time, the parks in Chamonix are the ideal locations. Away from the noise of the high street and the bars, the Chamonix valley has plenty of little parks where you can while away an afternoon. […]

So you’ve made it and your fingers are twitching to get into climbing in Chamonix. Whether you’re an expert looking for the low-down on where to climb indoors, or an absolute fresh-out-of-the-chalk-box beginner, this blog detailing the French grading system and local indoor climbing gyms of Chamonix is for you! All about indoor climbing Bouldering […]

You have arrived on your holiday and you want to go on one of the family hikes in Chamonix valley. Which hike do you choose and how do you prepare with little ones in tow? Well, all will depend on the age and ability of your walkers, and the weather of course! We have teamed […]

Every year, hard-working skiers find that they have been the victims of a ski chalet scam, and that their dream chalet holiday has gone up in smoke. At Chamonix All Year, not a season goes by where we aren’t contacted by distraught holiday-makers who have been conned out of a booked ski chalet. You don’t […]