Chamonix News and Information
Read the latest Chamonix news and discover great things to do in Chamonix for your summer or winter holiday.
Quick guide to extreme sports in Chamonix
Chamonix is known for being a mecca for extreme sports in France and the high mountains of the Northern Alps offer a diverse range of activities. During your next holiday in Chamonix, you might have the opportunity to get up close and personal with some athletes as they undertake another exploit, or to try one for […]
Chamonix ski season round-up 2019
Just like “what goes up, must come down”, all ski seasons must come to an end. This 2018/2019 ski season in Chamonix has had many a new addition to the diverse platter of Chamonix offerings. In our Chamonix ski season round-up of the season that has been, we also look ahead to the 2019/2020 ski […]
Lady Legends of the Alps: women in mountaineering
Climbing higher, striving further and writing history, women in mountaineering have been making their mark for over two centuries in Chamonix and the surrounding area. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top achievements of these ‘Lady Legends’ in a chronological timeline below. Their exploits in the alps will inspire you too to get up […]
Ancient ice: Best ice cream in Chamonix & historical ice trade
Chamonix is an icy destination, from towering glaciers to the legion of ice cream and sorbet destinations dotted around town. Ice even runs deep in the veins of locals and in the history of the valley itself: the very ice carved from the glaciers above Chamonix was once the same ice which served the wealthy […]
To rent or buy ski gear: the naked truth
To rent or not to rent? That is the question, certainly if Shakespeare could ski. It inevitably arises as you prepare for your ski trip and instead of answering for you, we’ve laid bare all the facts we could think of. To buff your decision, we propose a series of four questions and advice from our […]
Family guide to sledging in Chamonix
The deeper into the winter we go… the deeper the snow. As the powder piles up, the time is right to put on your sledging hat and get up close and personal with the powder! There are a number of spots for sledging in Chamonix and the surrounding area to take your family or friends […]
Guide to kids winter activities in Chamonix
When you come on holiday in Chamonix, you’re sure to find plenty to keep the whole family happy! Read on for our guide to the best kids winter activities in Chamonix, with some great ideas to please all ages. Skiing and snowboarding Chamonix is the cradle of many mountain sports, and as soon as your […]
Ultimate ski holiday packing guide
Is it your first ski holiday, and you’re overwhelmed by all the kit you’ve bought or borrowed, leaving you wondering what else you need to take? Or you’ve skied many times, but you always forget that one crucial item? We’re here to help, you’ll never forget anything again as our ultimate ski holiday packing guide […]
Chamonix: eco-friendly holiday destination
Chamonix is a beautiful natural destination which brings visitors throughout the year and all four seasons. We know that people come here to see the majestic mountains and to enjoy the natural attractions such as the glaciers and the skiing during the snowy winter. In order to ensure that generations to come can continue to […]