Chamonix has been at the sharp end of Alpine adventure since 1760, when a Genevois scientist offered a prize for the first ascent of its famous local mountain – Mont Blanc, 4,807m, the highest ...

This is arguably one of the most stunning waterfalls in the Chamonix Valley. You can take a 45-minute train ride from Chamonix train station to get there.

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. In other words, ...

Luckily, that tradition extends far beyond the bistros of Paris and the wine cellars of Burgundy–some of the best food I’ve ever eaten has been in the Haute-Savoie region, particularly in the Chamonix ...

Chamonix, nestled at the foot of Mont Blanc, is a must‑visit destination not only for skiers and mountaineers, but also for anyone seeking dramatic Alpine scenery and a taste of mountain life. The ...

Leaving downtown Chamonix, we climbed up to a balcony to join the Petit Balcon Sud trail, an easily accessible, forest-covered trail that runs around the lower valley floor (approx altitude 1,200m).

As if to prove the point, the next day, we start our first outing, a gentle 12-kilometre riverside amble along the valley floor from Les Houches to Les Praz under grey skies and light drizzle.

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.