iF3 Chamonix film festival
The international Freeski film festival (iF3) aims to unite athletes and fans for three days and three nights of fun in the Chamonix valley.
Destinations in Chamonix
Discover the top destinations in Chamonix
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
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
There are many events in Chamonix organised year round. Check out our events calendar.
Events in Chamonix
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Chamonix Unlimited Festival
The best electronic music acts on breathtaking mountain stages all over the Mont Blanc range. More than just a long weekend, the Unlimited Festival is six days full of DJs, parties and events both on the mountain and in town.
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Fête de la Musique
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.
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Marathon du Mont-Blanc
If you’re a fan of trail running then the Marathon du Mont Blanc is the ultimate challenge. The main event covers 42km and climbs over 2,000 metres, this high-altitude race is for the super-fit.
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Climbing World Cup
Every year Chamonix hosts the IFSC Climbing World Cup, and some of the best climbers in the world descend on the resort for three days of fantastic climbing action.
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Cosmo Jazz Festival
The Cosmo Jazz Festival is an imaginitive mix of live music and different mountain locations. This entirely free festival is the fruit of the imagination of André Manoukian.
