Chamonix News and Information
Read the latest Chamonix news and discover great things to do in Chamonix for your summer or winter holiday.
Is Chamonix a good destination for a Hen Party?
She’ll be coming round the mountain when she comes… Chamonix’s location and setting, plus the activities on offer and lively town centre make it the perfect destination for a hen party. Brides-to-be and maids of honour, read on to find out why a hen party in Chamonix is a great idea! Hen Party Chamonix […]
The perfect #babiesofinstagram day out: Lac Vert
Chamonix and the surrounding area is choc full of #childhoodunplugged activities in gorgeous locations. For some really special images head off the beaten track away from the key touristic hot spots, to blend in with the true Chamonix mums and dads. Below, one of our Chamonix mums – Sales Assistant Kirsteen, takes us through her perfect […]
Top 5 summer Chamonix activities for outdoor lovers
Chamonix is the perfect destination for lovers of outdoor activities. As the home of alpinism, it is a mecca for mountain lovers from all over the world, and the sporting events which take place during the summer bring more keen outdoors-men and women. Get active in 2017 with outdoor activities Chamonix style 1. Hiking & […]
Top #foodporn destinations in Chamonix
The best edible social media snacks and the best Chamonix restaurants where you’ll find them. For some people their holiday is only as successful as the photos they share. Whether you’re part of the tribe, have a child growing into one or are a recovering insta-holic…we’ve made a list of the perfect guilty plated pleasures […]
A look at the life of Ueli Steck & his career
On 23rd May the family of Swiss climber Ueli Steck held a public memorial service in Interlaken near Steck’s home community of Ringgenberg and the Bernese Oberland mountains, where he realised so many of his climbing achievements. Known as the “Swiss Machine” he first hit the headlines at the age of 18 when he climbed […]
Round-up of our favourite Chamonix clubs and bars
Whether you’re planning on dancing till the sun comes up or organising a brew-ski as the sun goes down, nightlife is Chamonix is as varied at the terrain which surrounds it. From the selection of Chamonix club choices, to the more extensive list of bars, we’ve sacrificed ourselves to try them all and recommend the best […]
Unmissable viewpoints for photography in Chamonix
Pictures or it didn’t happen! Whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth visit to the foot of Mont Blanc, you will never fail to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the landscapes and panoramas at every turn – from the town centre to the tops of the mountains. Those snow-capped peaks still even take […]
Top tips for Chamonix bad weather activities
Rain rain go away, but here’s what you can do all day! When you’re feeling rained in, head out to one of our top picks for Chamonix bad weather activities. Discounts apply to many of Chamonix bad weather activities below with your tourist guest cards, which the Resort Team will bring to you when they meet […]
Best shops for bike hire in Chamonix
Get on your bikes ‘n’ ride – Freddie Mercury, Queen Whether you’re in Chamonix for the mountains, the memories or even the music, there comes a time in every summer vacation when you’re tired of walking… or of sitting around. Find the perfect bike for casual transport, speedy hill climbs or adrenaline-loaded descents at […]
Top picks for healthy restaurants in Chamonix
Your body is your temple and Chamonix is your alpine shrine! Mind, body and soul are equally nourished at our top picks for healthy eating and specialist diet requirements, at one of the many cafés or healthy restaurants in Chamonix. Read on for our top recommendations for each meal of the day, whether you want to […]