There are numerous events in Chamonix organised year-round. Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Main Events.
Head to the Place Mont Blanc in the centre of Chamonix every Saturday for the main market in the valley. Only food stalls available during the Coronavirus crisis. Maximum three people per stall and at least 1.5m distance between...
The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21st June in cities, towns and villages across France.
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.
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.
The Trail du Tour des Fiz consists of a variety of courses for all levels in the most stunning backdrop of the nature reserves of Passy and Sixt-Passy.
Bastille Day is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang...well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.
Formally called Fête nationale in French, 'Bastille Day' is celebrated across the whole of France with a bang... well, several in fact, fireworks always feature heavily.
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.
Established in 1821, the Chamonix Guides Company is made up of over 150 certified mountain guides and leaders.
For three days, Chamonix will host some of the best professional athletes and mountain guides to help you improve your trail running performance.
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...
Think of the Classic Car Tour de Mont Blanc and images of James Bond swooshing through the Alpes in his Aston Martin with a sassy lady by his side should spring to mind.
Exceptional locations around France, including Chamonix, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.
There will be a number of parties and events happening this Halloween at some of the best venues in town and neighbouring villages.
Wondering what to do this New Year in Chamonix? All the bars hold their own parties, restaurants often lay on a special menu and perhaps some entertainment.
Throw another shrimp on the barbie Sheila! Today's the day for fancy dress, national flags and all things Australian.
After a long absence, the Kandahar is back home in Les Houches for World Cup Ski Championships.
If you're looking for a special way of celebrating Valentine's with a loved one then Chamonix is a great choice.
