News from Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Don't miss the latest happenings out of Chamonix Mont-Blanc, including new lifts, terrain expansions, weather, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Chamonix Mont-Blanc news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see coverage from the entire ski season.

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An insider's guide to freeriding in Chamonix
Yan Raulet, a mountain guide for 25 years, tells you everything you need to know about the best off-piste in Chamonix.
20th February 2015
Opening day powder pictures from Saturday
Chamonix, Courchevel, Meribel and Serre Che opened Saturday with excellent conditions.
10th December 2012
Speed Riding at Chamonix
Speed Riding, a kind of cross between ski kiting, paragliding and skiing, will be available to try out at Le Tour in the Chamonix Valley this winter.
17th August 2012
Extreme winter sports stars heading to Chamonix
The top athletes representing the extreme sports of skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, speed-riding and BASE-jumping will be in Chamonix in February 2008, to dispute the Nissan Outdoor Games by Columbia film and photo competition.
17th August 2012
Chamonix rewards train travel
Chamonix Tourist Office has been organising a lucky draw at 6pm each Saturday for those people who have travelled to the resort by train. Guests are invited to come along, with their rail ticket, and take part in the draw to win a wonderful basket of local and regional produce.
17th August 2012
Test article about Poland
The fourth stop on the inaugural Freeride World Tour will be staged at Tignes this month. Open to qualified snowboarders and skiers, the competition will take place on the fa...
17th August 2012
Spring Skiing in Chamonix until 11th May
Once again, April offers excellent conditions for spring skiing in the Chamonix Valley. Theres over five metres of snow at the top of the Grands Montets (3300m) and over two metres of snow at 2000m.
17th August 2012
Five Teams Selected For Nissan Outdoor Games 2009
The Nissan Outdoor Games are getting ready for their second consecutive year in Chamonix from February 14-21, 2009. Five teams will compete to film and edit their creations, 100% made in the Valley of Chamonix, in just one week.
17th August 2012
Early Snow In Chamonix
Chamonix reported 20cm of snow right down to 1200m (just above resort level) over the weekend of October 8th/9th. This was part of a widespread snowfall across the Alps bringing up to 80cm of new snow to some already-open glacier ski areas.
17th August 2012
Record Snowfall in Chamonix Valley
There’s been fresh heavy snowfall in France over the past week, particularly last weekend in the Northern Alps when a metre of snow fell on resorts including Arêches Beaufort (a ski resort known for its off-piste) and Les Houches (which will host the Alpine World Cup Skiing men from 3rd to 5th February).
17th August 2012
A Ski Camp that Teaches Steeps to Expert Skiers in the Alps
Miles and Liz Smart Continue Doug Coomb's Tradition of Steep Skiing Camps in the French Alps and beyond.
27th June 2012
Spring skiing in Chamonix, Meribel, Morzine
Springtime in the Alps means sunshine, empty slopes and longer lift opening times.
30th March 2012
Freeriding for the whole family
Could your kids be natural born freeriders? Embark on a family off-piste adventure.
13th March 2012
Skiing legend Emile Allais celebrates 100th birthday
OnTheSnow was invited to Emile's 100th birthday party in his home town of Megeve.
5th March 2012
Videos: Best of the Freeride World Tour [part one]
Watch highlights from the FWT 2012 so far in Revelstoke, Chamonix and Courmayeur.
29th February 2012