Your Alpine Escape
Autumn view from the kitchen area balcony.
Chamonix, France is a Year-round destination with numerous outdoor activities, a wide range of restaurants, and plenty of shopping and sightseeing opportunities.
Winter view from the kitchen area balcony.
The Rich Sports History of Chamonix
Humans have been seeking out the Chamonix valley for many, many years. Early adventurers sought to summit the Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest peak. Interest has only expanded over time. With multiple glaciers, Chamonix has unique traits which lend it to great outdoor exploration all year round. Skiing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skating, and more can be part of your winter (and, usually, early spring) visit. Hiking, Biking, Climbing, Swimming, and much more can be part of your late spring, summer, or fall visit. Chamonix is known for hosting the first Winter Olympics, the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Mont Blanc Marathon, and the Ultimate Tour du Mont Blanc. The Tour de France often has course areas near Chamonix as well. You can learn about some of these below!
Chamonix Offers Many Ways to Relax Too!
True to France, there is a great cafe culture in Chamonix. Many cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and bars provide outdoor or window seating to relax a take in the scenery or just people-watch! There are spas and many individual practitioners of spa type services. Up and down the Chamonix valley, there are open air markets as well as many independent and chain stores for all of your shopping needs (and wants). Explore in whatever way you wish and don’t be afraid to stretch yourself. Try to speak some French. The local residents really appreciate the effort. Even if you speak no French, a few words, “Bonjour,” “S’il Vous Plait”, “Merci,” or “Bonne Journee” mean a lot. Most businesses have staff who speak at least some English so don’t be nervous! And load up your Google Translate app to help you if you want to stretch and learn too.
