If you're heading for Chamonix in February or early March, you might already be dreading the crowds and queues. But there's no need to panic - see our tips for avoiding the half-term crowds.

We've put together these videos of our favourite winter activities to give you a taste of what's involved and whet your appetites!

Or "how to survive a ski holiday with kids"! With the help of our Resort Team, you can plan a stress-free family ski holiday and make the most of your trip to a winter wonderland.

Since October, Eurostar has been selling tickets for a new route to Switzerland, via Lille. This is great news for skiers and summer mountain lovers who prefer taking the train to flying.

Over the weekend of 20th and 21st September, Chamonix celebrated the "Journées du Patrimoine" (Heritage Days) with traditional cow-fighting and the Compagnie du Mont Blanc opened up behind the scenes at Montenvers.