Summer in Chamonix has a rhythm to it. The lifts open, the trails dry out, and the valley starts filling up with people who have been waiting for this since February. But it is the events that give the season its shap…
Read more
As autumn fades and the first hints of winter appear, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc prepares for another exciting season ahead. The valley is getting ready to welcome visitors with a packed calendar of sporting events, cultural…
Read more
Chamonix is one of those rare destinations that genuinely works all year round. But depending on what you’re looking for — fresh powder, long summer hikes, a lively events calendar or a quiet escape from the crowds —…
Read moreEvery 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 te…
Read more
If you’re planning a stag or hen do with more adventure than pub crawl, Chamonix is a great choice. Set in the French Alps, it offers stunning views, outdoor activities and great food — perfect for a memorable celebra…
Read more
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Chamonix is known for its breathtaking mountains and world-class skiing. However, it also has a strong ice hockey tradition.Ice hockey has been part of Chamonix’s sporting cult…
Read more
There’s never a boring moment in Chamonix – we can promise you that.Between skiing off & on-piste, alpine mountaineering, ski touring at sunrise or sunset, skiing cross-country from here to Italy (not to mention fondu…
Read more
The Chamonix Marathon, known locally as the Marathon du Mont Blanc, is much more than 26.2 miles… For a start, as we’re in France, all the distances are in kilometres rather than in miles, so the marathon is in fact a…
Read more
The 20th edition of this legendary course, the Kandahar World Cup is back! Hosting two Men’s World Cup events, the piste at Les Houches will see the elite men skiing Slalom and Parallel Giant Slalom in just a few week…
Read more
In honour of the Winter Olympics 2018, we've taken a look back at the first time the competition was held back in 1924. Soon after the first modern Olympic games in 1896 the International Olympic Committee proposed a…
Read more
A Christmas in Chamonix is sure to be unforgettable! The snow has arrived early this year and the beauty of the mountains will take your breath away. Our fairytale alpine town offers plenty of activities to guarantee…
Read more
The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is one of the most respected names in mountaineering. Founded in 1821, it has shaped the history of alpinism in the Mont Blanc valley. Each year, this long tradition is celebrated…
Read more