Each winter, around 300 people are rescued by the crack local patrol team, while more than a thousand rescues take place across Chamonix, which comprises the challenging areas of Grand Montets ...

For the most traditional ski resort experience, head to either Brévent-Flégère, right above downtown Chamonix, Megève on the southern end of the valley or the Grands Montets resort above Argentière.

Les Grands Montets is the largest and most popular ski resort in the Chamonix region. With over 2,000 meters of skiing runs and exceptional snow, it is one of the most impressive in the world.

Chamonix is more than France’s flagship ski resort. Many out here would call it the world’s adventure sports capital—where elite alpinists race for first ascents, champion paragliders and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We head to the legendary French resort to get to grips with the many faces of Chamonix ...

Few ski resorts are as evocative as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Set in the sawtooth-sided valley beneath the north face of Europe’s highest peak, the town has a strong claim to be the birthplace not ...

Chamonix tourism operators in France are taking action. Soon I’m whooping it up at first Balme-Vallorcine, then Brévent, Flégère and Grands Montets.

Chamonix’s vast off-piste terrain attracts thrill-seekers, ... Last month, a 55-year-old skier was killed in a massive avalanche in a closed area of the Grands Montets resort; ...

Chamonix (above) comprises the challenging areas of Grand Montets, Brevent, Flegere, Balme and Les Houches Each winter, around 300 people are rescued by the Grands Montets Ski Patrol ...

For all its fearsome reputation, however, the resort still has plenty to offer intermediates and beginners across its four separate ski areas: Les Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Domaine de ...