Chamonix is not just a ski resort but a town all year round, with a number of shops throughout the main high street and streets beyond. Being a mountain town there is plenty of outdoor shops including some very specialist and some very generic and a number of clothes shops with different styles, if you […]

Ela is one of Chamonix’s newest and hottest spots at the moment. Just a 1-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix, Ela offers you the taste of the Mediterranean with healthy options for everyone. It’s the perfect lunch stop whether you choose to sit on the bench outside or find a park for a picnic, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As everyone is aware covid has restricted our lives in many different ways, including the closures of the ski lifts last year but 2021 everything is set to open in some form of normality and we hope it stays that way. There is a lot to see and do in the valley, whether you are […]

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. […]

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 […]