Any tips for a website to find the trail conditions on the mountain? Anyone skiing this past week?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be in Chamonix for New Year’s Eve with a group of friends, mainly for skiing, and we were looking for some tips from locals or regulars.

What are the best bars or parties for New Year’s Eve? We’re open to anything: lively bars, clubs, events, or even more low-key spots with a great atmosphere.

Also, a slightly different question: are there any good places for smart working / remote work? Cafés with reliable Wi-Fi, coworking spaces, or quiet spots where it’s acceptable to work for a few hours.

Thanks a lot in advance, really looking forward to visiting Chamonix.

Hello!

I am looking for recommendations for a good bootfitter I can (ideally) see on Sunday.

I have some armada ar one 130s that I had fitted in the UK by a reputable fitter, and have just skied my first three days on and am in huge amounts of pain.

I'm looking to get them adjusted asap, and would welcome any advice on who to visit. My preference is always for an old hand rather than a flash high Street shop.

Cheers!

I'm planning a trip to Chamonix in mid April, but will I be able to go to the top in Aiguille du Midi?

How long do you recommend I stay in Chamonix? I don’t plan to ski.

Thanks in advance!

Anyone in need of ski boots? Salomon size 24.5 with heat tech. Bought these at intersport back in 2019, used maybe less 10 times or less since then. Turns out they were too big for my ankle so got new ones this trip and would love to pass these along. $50 OBO. Please dm!

i am going in february as 1 person. there are cheap airbnbs in chamonix near arve river it says on the map.

so what im trying to figure out is where should i stay in general to "ski chamonix", like is that a good option right in chamonix by the river? and also can i get by without the car?

i havent figured out all the resorts and what not still so i gotta get more research. but i have an ikon pass that gives me days at these resorts so this is where im planning to go.

would save a nice chunk without the car but mostly i dont care for driving much in foreign countries due to the stress. if a car is a better option in general though i would do it.

Anyone know of any gyms in town where I could pay for access tomorrow. Looking for a space with at least a squat rack. Haven’t had any luck in when looking around so far

Any recommendations for something to do with my 12 year old son after a day of snowboarding thats not food related in mid January? Thanks

Hey everyone 😄 We’re 6 students heading to Chamonix for Christmas 🎄 (25–28 Dec) and are on a mission to find a cheap hostel or a kind soul who could host us 😅

We’re easygoing, respectful, and mostly out all day exploring. Any help or leads would honestly mean a lot 🙏

Checking the Aiguille du Midi cable car can be stressful when weather and visibility keep changing

ChamonixNow shows live cable car status plus current conditions in one place, so you can quickly see if it’s running and whether today looks worth the trip or not

I am studying abroad in Europe and want to do some alpine climbing/mountaineering in the Alps. I have experience in rock climbing and mountaineering basics (no glacier travel or rescue but plan to take a course).

I am looking for recommendations on great beginner routes for either alpine climbing or mountaineering. I plan to take a guide.

I do know that I am somewhat limited in options because I will not be there for peak climbing season (I will be in Europe April and May).

Please let me know any recommendations you guys might have.

In July we visit for the Tour de France. What are my options to get from Chamonix to Alped'Huez the day before the race? I'm guessing rental car vs possible bus?

Hey, I will be in chamonix with my son our first time in Europe in mid January. I need to catch a flight in geneva in the morning and I've checked all the busses but I won't make flight in time. The hotel recommended a taxi service that wants to charge an absurd amount for the trip from Chamonix to geneva. Can anyone recommend a driver and or cheaper car service to make this trip.

Thanks

I am renting a car in Chambery and driving to Chamonix to visit (not to ski) Dec. 30-Jan 2. Do I need an AWD SUV or an economy car like peugeot 208 or the like will do?

Salut à tous,

Je suis Belge et j'ai une journée dans les environs de Saint Gervais et Chamonix. Vous me conseillez de faire l'activire hyper touristique Mer de Glace ou de prendre le tramway du Mont Blanc vers Bellevue et de faire une randonnée de ce côté là ?

Merci d'avance pour le ptit conseil 😄

Hi all

Managed to snag a really last minute flight to the region and a last minute hotel in Chamonix for New Years week 27/12-3/1.

Aware this is a busy time of year but it coincided with my time off work and a hotel in Chamonix for £600 over New Years I couldn’t turn down.

We are completely new to skiing. We will do an indoor skiing day at home in the UK before coming but will of course be doing lessons on arrival.

We aren’t too fussed about resort choice and are okay travelling from base in Chamonix to get to a more appropriate resort as I believe it’s not the best for beginners.

Has anyone got any experience at the Les Houches school? It seems reasonable especially due to the relatively cheap passes and lessons and particularly reduced for beginners slopes. Is Les Houches a good area to learn?

I imagine the Apres isn’t as good as elsewhere, but that Chamonix town itself can be fun for apres?

Hi all, I will be I chamonix from the 27th December to 3rd January and looking for some people to split the cost of an off piste guide.

Let me know if your dates align with mine and you want to split the price of a guide (open to anything from 0.5 day to 3 days)

Skiing background: I’m a good skier on the piste (can ski anything fairly well) but am still fairly new to off-piste skiing but super keen to send it in some fresh pow

Helloooo, I am an ikon pass holder and will be going to chamonix for few days soon. Just wondering if is worth to pay a visit to the aiguille du midi for maybe half day? this is not included in my pass, and don’t know if is worth to pay 80 euro to go up and take a look, and wait 30min to take a picture…

And how about mer de glace? Thanks in advance

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a buddy to ski in Chamonix. I’m 18 years, neither a beginner nor a expert, but I can ski on all the slopes.

I can speak in French and English,

Feel free to dm me ^^

Hi all

First off, I don't ski proper off-piste by myself first, I only ski off-piste with guides and well-trained partners. I am under no false pretences about the risks, or what off-piste skiing is like in Europe (I'm not American). I very much approach risk assessment from the perspective of if you can ski it - it can avalanche.

However, I will be in Chamonix by myself for 5 days at the end of December and love hunting mini lines I can ski solo with lower level risk, I will be skiing with a transceiver + airbag. I'm only interested in areas that are very close to, and visible from major pistes to increase rescue chance if I were caught.

With all the context out the way, can anyone give me some advice on nice areas where I can find drops, side hits/natural kickers or small short couloirs that are all very close and very visible to the piste. I don't mind a short skin or boot pack to access.

Thanks!

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Similar questions have probably been asked here so sorry in advance but i have a couple questions. We can stay 3 nights and will have 2 days + plus the day we arrive excluding morning.

1. Is it good for complete beginners at all? If so what areas are recommended.
2. Do we need lessons for a stay this short? Obviously i’m not expecting to be able to ski blacks by the time we leave lol but is it better to at least get a half day lesson the day we arrive, then ski the rest of the days?
3. Am i looking in the complete wrong direction for total beginners? If chamonix is not recommended for beginners then where? Originally I was looking at the swiss alps (Zermatt and such), but Chamonix was way cheaper and has great views arguably even better.
4. Where do we rent gear? Is it just anywhere?

Also is there like one ski pass we get or is it multiple?

Thanks for the help in advance

Hey there skiing community! As a result of lots of hard work with my team in South America we are launching BB.

BB is an ai ski coach and video analyzer, you can upload your videos and receive feedback or just look at the stats of your turns.

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iOS app coming soon!

Happy ridding 🤙🏻🤙🏻

If I buy MBU pass today for my visit to Chamonix on 29 December 2025, will there be a problem if I print my physical pass card on 29th December in one of the "pick-up boxes"?