Ski stories, guides, and updates from the Mont-Blanc valley
Official opening dates for every Chamonix ski area this winter: Grands Montets and Flégère from November 28, most of the valley on December 12, everything open by December 19.
From the first green at Le Savoy to the Kandahar World Cup run: the 16 runs our instructors chose for children, four of each colour, across the Chamonix valley.
Planning your first ski day in Chamonix? Local instructor tips on equipment rental, beginner areas, what to wear, and how to make the most of your first day on the slopes.
The unusual October 2025 snowfall opened Chamonix for early season ski touring. A look at the first turns of the season above Flégère.
Each winter, Girl Powder Retreats brings together a small group of women in Chamonix for a few days between snow, yoga, and calm. A partnership rooted in shared mountain values.
Winter is coming to Chamonix. Find out when each ski resort opens, from Grands Montets in November to Les Houches and Le Brévent in December.
How the Kingdom of Savoy shaped both France and Italy and how Chamonix story began in its alpine valleys.
Chamonix has several ski resorts, each suited to different levels. Learn which areas are best for beginners, intermediates, families, and advanced skiers.
Discover the fascinating story of the first Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix and how it shaped modern winter sports as we know them today.
An insider's view of Brévent, a glimpse of the ski resort above Chamonix, where the story follows its slopes, lifts, and quiet moments to show what makes this mountain unique.
How English travelers helped turn Chamonix from a quiet alpine village into the birthplace of mountain tourism.
Master the art of layering for the mountains. Learn how to stay comfortable from cold mornings in the valley to warm afternoons at altitude.