The Chamonix Valley, in the north-west corner of the French Alps, is home to Mont Blanc (4,810 m) — the highest peak in Western Europe. This mighty mountain dominates both the skyline and the local climate, shaping the Chamonix weather throughout the year. The town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc itself sits at around 1,035 m above sea […]

Thinking of buying a rental property in Chamonix? Here’s why Chamonix All Year should be your first call Whether you already own a second home in Chamonix or are considering buying a property here, it’s important to choose a trusted partner for your Chamonix rental property management needs – one that helps you make the […]

When you come on holiday to Chamonix in the Haute-Savoie region of France, you expect to find raclettes and fondues on the menu, along with other traditional Alpine dishes. But our mountain town also serves up another favourite comfort food — pizza! With Italy just on the other side of Mont Blanc, it’s no surprise […]

There is a wealth of Chamonix restaurants to choose from during your holiday in Chamonix, from quick bite eateries to bars serving snacks. However this Alpine town isn't short either of some upmarket Chamonix restaurants where you can enjoy some true fine dining and even some Michelin-starred cuisine. Many of them are located in the town centre itself, but there are some throughout [...]

We all hope for bluebird skies and perfect snow when heading to Chamonix — and our team still does the occasional snow dance in winter and sun dance in summer just in case! But even in the Alps, the weather can sometimes have other ideas. If the clouds roll in or the lifts close for […]

Chamonix isn’t the kind of place you tick off once and move on. With its mix of world-famous landmarks, high-altitude adventures, and hidden corners that only reveal themselves over time, every visit feels different. The first trip is usually about the “must-sees” – standing on the Aiguille du Midi, riding the Montenvers train, skiing or […]

Every year at the end of August, the world’s elite trail runners come to Chamonix for a week of endurance racing. The week of the UTMB® Mont-Blanc (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) includes several individual races and a team challenge — and the distances are truly epic. The runners cross three countries, seven valleys, 71 glaciers and […]

Mountain restaurants and buvettes Mountain restaurants – and their smaller, more rustic cousins, the buvettes – are a quintessential part of summer in Chamonix. Often tucked away along trails or perched in meadows, these seasonal huts serve drinks, light meals, and local specialities to hungry hikers and runners. Many open from June through September and […]

We wanted to give our guests an insight into paragliding in Chamonix. Also known as parapenting (the French word for the activity), this popular activity can be done year round, in winter and summer. In the name of research, we sent Kerry, our Managing Director, to try out paragliding in the summer with Fred, our […]