Chamonix - Mont Blanc News

Portes du Soleil Revamps Ski Area; No Price Hike

Skiers to the Portes du Soleil ski area this winter will benefit from a new eight-seater lift, a kids' snowpark, improved bus service, and no ticket price hike. Full article

Dec 29, 2008   Comments (0)

Chamonix Offers Eventful Start To 2009

Visitors to Chamonix in January 2009 will enjoy a whole host of events and activities for all ages, both on and off the slopes Full article

Dec 29, 2008   Comments (0)

Coach Operator Offers Ski Breaks From UK To France

A new deal between bus companies makes low cost skiing to France easier for British skiers. Full article

Nov 24, 2008   Comments (0)

French Ski Holidays Popular Despite Credit Crunch

Tour operators are seeing healthy sales in ski holidays to France and the rest of Europe despite the credit crunch. Full article

Oct 21, 2008   Comments (0)

Les Contamines Offers World Cup Weekend Savers

Les Contamines will host World Cup Freestyle again January, and has special package deals ready. Full article

Oct 21, 2008   Comments (0)

Over, Under, and On Top: The Mont Blanc Glacier

"Why have they taken down the ropes?" I asked. "Because people are stupid and they would try to climb down and probably fall," responded Bernadette, our guide. "Down" was 12,000 feet where... Full article

Oct 20, 2008   Comments (1)

It's (Ski) Movie Time In Utah

Deep powder. Huge airs. Chilling cinematography. It's movie time. Full article

Oct 7, 2008   Comments (0)

First-Timers Ski For Free At 50 Resorts

UK tour operators offer free weeklong lift passes to 1,000 first-time skiers. Full article

Sep 30, 2008   Comments (0)

Montenvers Cog Railway Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The famous little red cog train of Montenvers celebrated 100 years of service this summer. Full article

Sep 23, 2008   Comments (0)

Skiers To Chamonix Will Enjoy Shorter Queues

Look for many improvements at Chamonix's cable car station, l'Aiguille du midi this winter. Full article

Sep 23, 2008   Comments (0)