Usually the quietest month of the year, everyone is either taking a well-earned break or enjoying some calm before the winter arrives
Whilst there's not lots going on around the valley, there are still some places open.
This is Chamonix, there's always something to do, on a clear crisp autumnal day pull on a warm jacket and get up into the mountains to see the beautiful seasonal colours. Read on for a look at what we like to do in resort throughout November.
The weather in November can be pretty uninspiring, the snow hasn't arrived yet and if we're lucky a few sunny days give us some respite from the rain, average rainfall is around 18 days in November. Average temperatures fall between 1°C and 8°C, so there's definitely a chill in the air and the occasional frost. It has been known to snow at this time of year when temperatures take a sudden nose dive.
Whilst a lot of the activities companies will be having a well-earned break at this time of year, have a look below at some things you may be able to get up to if you're here in November.
'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
If you are thinking about climbing Mont Blanc, and have little or no mountaineering experience but have a good level of fitness and motivation, then this is the course for you!
Join an award-winning photographer for a half-day course focused on improving your observation, exploring light, and developing your photographic eye. This workshop is suitable for all levels, ages, and equipment types.
An opportunity to get in the picture with Teresa Kaufman as your personal photographer, guide and story teller. This is the perfect activity accessible to everyone; children, adults, grandparents - easy walking, incredible scenery, a moment to share. Non-skiers will love it in the winter. An activity to experience with loved ones or to give as a gift.
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
Chamonix marks the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau each November, with local bars often hosting tastings of this freshly released early-drinking wine. As winter approaches, nearby resorts such as Verbier and Cervinia offer early-season skiing, providing opportunities to enjoy glacier and high-altitude slopes before the main ski season begins.
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.
Come and discover the produce of this local farm in Les Houches.
Head to Lac Chavants in Les Houches or Parc Couttet in Chamonix.
Established in 1821, the Chamonix Guides Company is made up of over 150 certified mountain guides and leaders.
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.
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.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix 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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