The secrets of spa alpin
Le spa of the Hotel du Jeu de Paume is not a simple espaThis relaxation area: it was designed to offer a complete experience of…
Author: JDP
Discover the Aiguilles Rouges from Le Lavancher
The Aiguilles Rouges massif, located opposite the Mont Blanc massif, is a must-see for nature lovers. From Le Lavancher, where…
Team portrait: Karthik Balaji, the pastry chef at Rosebud in Chamonix
Having come from India five years ago to learn French pastry, Karthik Balaji now creates the desserts for the Rosebud, the Maître Restaurateur and Écotable restaurant of the hotel. Jeu de Paume, at Lavancher near Chamonix.
Why Chamonix is the trail running capital
Chamonix is world-renowned for its spectacular trails, attracting amateur and professional runners alike. The valley offers a variety of routes: alpine peaks, dense forests, lakes…
Team portrait: Medali, the expert hands of spa du Jeu de Paume
There are hands that know how to listen to a body even before touching it. Medali's hands are among them. Born in Sousse, on…
Grands Montets Trail Guide
The Grands Montets ski area is one of Chamonix's most famous ski resorts. Just 5 minutes from the Hôtel du Jeu de…
Team portrait: Charles-Antoine, the man who seeks the unknown
There are some people who can't sit still. Not out of restlessness—out of curiosity. Charles-Antoine is one of them. Diving guide in…
Team portrait: Yael, a child of the valley and a lover of the moment
There are people who didn't come to settle in Chamonix — they were born there, grew up there, and never really…
The best summer activities in Chamonix
Hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, the Aiguille du Midi, the Mer de Glace: the complete guide to the best summer activities in Chamonix, with our practical advice from the hotel Jeu de Paume at Lavancher.
Tomorrow, we reopen — chronicle of a summer evening in Lavancher
24 hours before the opening of the 2026 summer season, behind the scenes at the Chalet Hotel Jeu de Paume Chamonix: Mathilde Walisko's new map, the opening of the spa and the wait for Lavancher.
