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Destinations in Chamonix

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Chamonix is the main town of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley and is surrounded by satellite villages that form part of this resort.

Chamonix is the main town of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley. 

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Must See Towns & Villages in Chamonix

Les Houches pistes on a sunny day in January

The rest of the resort is made up of towns and villages, the largest of them being Les Houches, the first town you pass by as you enter the Chamonix valley, which is a popular choice for families to stay because of the number of chalets available and the varied ski area it offers. 

Chamonix is 8km further up the valley from Les Houches and is the main resort with two ski areas: Brévent, and the Aiguille du Midi (off-piste itineraries only). 

Further on from here is Les Praz (3km) and the Flégère ski area, and beyond Les Praz is Argentière (6km), home of Les Grands Montets ski area.

At the top of the Valley is Le Tour, a tiny hamlet with a ski area that connects to Vallorcine, which lies on the other side of the mountain. 

Events in Chamonix

What's on in Chamonix August 2019

There are many events in Chamonix organised year round. Check out our events calendar.

Events in Chamonix

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  • A snowy mountain peak with a golden structure on top rises through soft, sunset-lit clouds into a blue sky.

    Photography workshop - "L'Art du Regard"

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    Join award-winning photographer Monica for an inspiring half-day photography workshop in the Chamonix valley. Open to all levels and offered in both French and English, this small-group experience focuses on the art of seeing - learning to notice light, composition, and the details that give an image its soul.

  • Police Tribute Act

    Summer Tributes

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    Head to Lac Chavants in Les Houches or Parc Couttet in Chamonix.

  • Fete des Guides, Chamonix

    Fête des Guides

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    Chamonix

    Established in 1821, the Chamonix Guides Company is made up of over 150 certified mountain guides and leaders.

  • UTMB, Chamonix

    UTMB®

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    The UTMB® is a trail running event full of superlatives! An essential event for trail-runners from all over the world. Each year, the elite of the trail-running world find themselves in Chamonix, France, alongside thousands of runners keen to participate in one of the event's races.

  • Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR) 2020, Chamonix

    Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR)

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    Chamonix

    This fantastic trail running race in the Chamonix valley covers a distance of 54km (4,000m altitude gain) and offers runners some of the most iconic and fantastic views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding valley.

  • Photo of a part frozen lake in Chamonix and reflections by Thomas Lebas

    Chamonix Photo Festival

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    Chamonix

    Celebrating the beauty of nature at this three day photo festival all around the Chamonix valley

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Upcoming Events

Chamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.

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A snowy mountain peak with a golden structure on top rises through soft, sunset-lit clouds into a blue sky.

Photography workshop - "L'Art du Regard"

Les Houches Market

Farmer's market Les Houches

Police Tribute Act

Summer Tributes

Fete des Guides, Chamonix

Fête des Guides

UTMB, Chamonix

UTMB®

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European Heritage Days

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