Steeped in skiing history, Chamonix, France, might well be one of the most famous ski towns on the planet. That’s for good reason, given the endless options for skiing here in one of the most ...

Chamonix has been at the sharp end of Alpine adventure since 1760, ... It remains one of the most popular ski resorts in France, with visitors attracted by the allure of the famous mountain, ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We head to the legendary French resort to get to grips with the many faces of Chamonix ...

Welcome to a day in the life of the Chamonix ski patrol team. ... Brevent, Flegere, Balme and Les Houches. Each winter, around 300 people are rescued by the Grands Montets Ski Patrol.

Few ski resorts are as evocative as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Set in the sawtooth-sided valley beneath the north face of Europe’s highest peak, the town has a strong claim to be the birthplace not ...

Ski Weekend (01392 878 353; skiweekend.com) offers three nights half-board/B&B in Chamonix starting at £399 in the four-star Chalet Jumelles, including private transfers, insurance and ski ...

Chamonix is one of the most famous names on the map of the Alps, but this French resort is not for the faint-hearted, says Belinda Archer - as she tackles the fabled 17km Vallee Blanche.

This winter Chamonix, the world’s most iconic mountain town, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Winter Olympics, first held here in the shadow of Mont Blanc in 1924. Prior to the historic event, ...

Where To Ski. The Chamonix Valley is an experiment in superlatives, with 10 ski resorts ranging from the Swiss border at Balme, all the way to lower slopes at Megève at the mouth of the valley.

F ew ski resorts are as evocative as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.Set in the sawtooth-sided valley beneath the north face of Europe’s highest peak, the town has a strong claim to be the birthplace not ...

Few ski resorts are as evocative as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Set in the sawtooth-sided valley beneath the north face of Europe’s highest peak, the town has a strong claim to be the birthplace not just of ...