Chamonix News and Information
Read the latest Chamonix news and discover great things to do in Chamonix for your summer or winter holiday.

The QC Terme Spa in Chamonix
Whether you spend your day skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking or any of the other active pursuits that Chamonix has to offer, it is important to rest those weary muscles and take some time for yourself to relax. The QC Terme spa in Chamonix is just the ticket to sit back unwind and enjoy the views. […]

6 Mistakes to Avoid On Your Next Ski Trip
What better to do in the middle of winter than to go skiing? It’s a great outdoor activity that you can undertake solo or with a group of friends. Plus, it’s something that both young children and adults can get into, making it great for family trips but there are some obvious mistakes to avoid […]

Snooc, Chamonix Planards
It is safe to say that there are lots of ways to enjoy the mountains and the snow here in Chamonix but if you’re looking for something a little different then you need to try Snooc. Snooc, Chamonix Planards Snooc is a new inventive way of getting down the mountain. A French invention […]

THE Chamonix Irish Pub: Beckett & Wilde!
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 […]

Chamonix All Year in The Times
We’ve been in the press! The owners of Chamonix All Year, Nick & Jo were interviewed in The Times’s article “Where to buy property in Chamonix, French Alps” [paywall], which was published 21st January 2022. The article came off the back of Covid-19 travel restrictions being eased again between the UK and France, which is […]

Covid-19 Travel Requirements
Since Covid-19 hit us in 2020 there have been ever-changing travel requirements and it is important to have the right information before you travel. Unfortunately, we cannot tell you about any specific restrictions as they change frequently and can differ depending on where you are coming from; if you are travelling through a country, e.g. […]

About the local name “Kursaal”
In this blog post, we’re taking a plunge into the history of Chamonix with the help of Christine Boymond Lasserre who runs a local blog (in French) about the history and heritage of the valley. Christine has recently explored the name “Kursaal” which these days refers to an apartment building in the centre of Chamonix […]

Ski Areas in Chamonix Valley
Chamonix is known worldwide for its amazing skiing but also that the lift system and the ski areas in Chamonix is a little different to most other ski resorts. Where you normally get on one lift and make your way through the skiable area, in Chamonix there are six separate ski areas, most of which […]

Mountain Zoom Backgrounds of Chamonix
During the lockdown with COVID-19 everyone has become very good at working and socialising remotely. When you’re on zoom chatting to friends or work colleagues but wish you were in the mountains then don’t worry, we now have the perfect solution! You can use backgrounds and our selection of mountain zoom backgrounds are a perfect […]

Chamonix quiz – lockdown edition
We’ve all been in lockdown for several weeks now, but that hasn’t stopped many of us from continuing with our beloved pub quizzes. We’ve adopted video chat technology to organise regular quizzes with friends and family. But as time has gone on, it’s getting harder to think of questions that haven’t been asked before! Chamonix […]

