Breakfast Our local grocery store is excellent – tiny but with an emphasis on local and organic food. At the weekends, ask if she has Pain Chibon, grown here in the valley from heritage varieties of wheat, hand milled and…
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Work off the previous day’s indulgences! Chamonix activities for non-skiers: A day in the mountains doesn’t have to mean skiing or snowboarding. Why not try snowshoeing? Walk through quiet, snow-laden woods and hidden trails far from the noise and crowds…
After yesterday’s day of exertion, you deserve some me-time… The new and beautiful spa in Chamonix is now open! Very reasonably priced at around €50 for day or evening entry including aperitif and light buffet. Some tips: Daytimes are…
The Mont-Blanc Express has been knocking people out with its views for a hundred years, and is now a modern and comfortable service with huge picture windows so you can appreciate the jaw-dropping scenery. Start in Chamonix with a…
Chamonix’s location on the border with Italy and Switzerland gives a perfect opportunity to explore three countries. With Italy just half an hour away in one direction, and Switzerland half an hour in the other, you can have day trips…
The highest cable car in Europe, The Aiguille Du Midi is a heart-stopping ride to the spiked pinnacle, 3842 metres above sea level. Tips: • It’s a good idea to book a ticket in advance if it’s a busy time…
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A real French mountain town with a proud history of Alpine pioneers
A year in Chamonix is a round of glorious seasons – fresh springs, warm summers, golden autumns and white winters – with a six month skiing season. Temperatures range from around 25-30 °C on warm summer days to well below…
With the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve stretching over the south of the valley, there’s lots of wildlife in Chamonix, and you’ll often see animals when out walking or climbing, especially on the southern side. Of the larger ones, you’re most…