Driving to Chamonix is a straightforward 900 km from Calais, so it can be done in a day. But sometimes it’s good to break the journey to the Alps. You may want to just have a quick overnight stop or a…
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Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Chamonix – lively but not too crowded, the weather is generally good and the colours and the light are beautiful. General practicalities This list is for inspiration and ideas only – it is…
Here’s essential information about the house. Where to take rubbish, how to light the fire, all that sort of thing.Restaurant and activity information is all in the leather folder (as is most of this information) The absolute essentials ⭐ Toilet paper…
The villages and ski areas of Chamonix offer a wide variety of places to stay - where is best for you?
About our COVID-19 cancellation policy. Our cancellation policy in full is here. What if the lifts aren’t running? Last year we refunded guests where requested due to the lifts closing. It was a very unexpected event and we felt…
With unparallelled backcountry and 140 km of superb pistes, with an average annual snowfall of 9.6 m, Chamonix snowboarding is among the best in the world. Huge sweeping views, powder fields and a colossal variety of terrain are the hallmarks…
Chamonix has been one of the world’s favourite places for winter holidays since long before skiing was invented, and it’s a fantastic place to go and enjoy the snow. A real French mountain town rather than a resort, Chamonix has…
Where to find a peaceful place in Chamonix to practise yoga, meditate, or just be still for a while?
We welcome dogs at La Petite Foret by arrangement only. We love dogs and love to have them as guests. However, though Chamonix is a great place for dogs, the chalet is not particularly suitable. The garden is not enclosed and there…
Useful information for 2021 Especially at the moment, things change extremely rapidly. We strongly recommend a visit to both the Tourist Office and the Office de Haute Montagne in person when you arrive to find out the latest information on available activities.…
