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…
Chamonix in summer
We inform you about all the unmissable activities, the opening of the resorts, the major events, what you can do with your family and the heritage of the Chamonix valley to see and do in the summer season
2027 Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc: your stay in Chamonix
In 2027, Haute-Savoie and the Mont Blanc region will become the world capital of cycling. From August 24 to September 5, 2027, the region will host…
Barbecue on the terrace in Chamonix: the hiker's dish of the day for €19
There are lunches in Lavancher that are worth the trip alone. Ours can be summed up in one word: grilled food. Every week…
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.
10 days to go: what the Jeu de Paume Chamonix is preparing for summer 2026
On June 12, 2026, the Chalet Hotel Jeu de Paume reopens its summer season at Lavancher: new menu for the Le Rosebud restaurant by Mathilde Walisko, revised treatment menu and nine packages designed to punctuate the day.
Rock climbing in Haute-Savoie: 5 unmissable sporting events of summer 2026
Climbing World Cup, MB Race, Mont-Blanc Marathon, UTMB and Trail des Aiguilles Rouges: 5 unmissable sporting events in Haute-Savoie this summer 2026, to experience from the Hotel Jeu de Paume Chamonix to Lavancher.
The UTMB® from the spectator's perspective: Follow the race like a privileged guest
Following the UTMB® in 2026 doesn't necessarily mean jostling in the crowds at Place de l'Amitié. For supporters and enthusiasts…
UTMB®: Why the Lavancher is the best-kept secret of trail runners
While Chamonix transforms into a bustling hive of activity during UTMB® week, there is a refuge, just a few switchbacks away, where…
A family summer in Chamonix: 5 activity ideas for unforgettable memories
Summer in Chamonix is all about experiencing the altitude barefoot in the grass. Children run in the gardens, marmots whistle in the alpine meadows, and…
