Apres-ski Report for Chamonix

Kandahar weekend : 1st February 2012

Get your cowbells ready for the Kandahar World Cup

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 1st Feb, 2012

It's has been snowing steadily here in Chamonix for most of the week and today shows signs that clear skies are returning our way; however temperatures are set to drop to minus twenty this weekend so curling up in the pub with a hot drink after a very cold day on the mountain is looking likely! ...read more

Falling over, fondue & fun : 25th January 2012

Snow-skating and where to eat on the cheap in Chamonix

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 25th Jan, 2012

This week saw me trying out yet another way to hurt myself... snow skating. A snow skate is basically a skateboard mounted on a short ski, which you slide down the mountain on until you fall over, which happens a lot. It was surprisingly un-painful though as you are not attached to the snowskate, so you can jump off if you feel yourself losing control and you tend to tumble rather than slam into the ground as you do with snowboarding. ...read more

New places & old favourites : 18th January 2012

Getting out of our comfort zone on & off the hill

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 18th Jan, 2012

It has been a bit quiet in Chamonix this week, but that doesn't mean there's no fun to be had. There is always a bit of a lull in between Christmas/New Year and the February holidays but Chamonix is the town that never sleeps. ...read more

The calm after the storm : 11th January 2012

Post New Year's Eve and Chamonix is still partying

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 11th Jan, 2012

It is typically that time of year when everyone is giving their wallets and livers a rest after the excesses of Christmas and New Year; not so much in Chamonix though... ...read more

Happy New Year from Chamonet.com! : 4th January 2012

Chamonix parties hard into 2012

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 4th Jan, 2012

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a great night. If it was as good as mine you will have been taking it very easy this week... ...read more

New Year's Eve in Chamonix : 28th December 2011

Where to celebrate the start of 2012

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 28th Dec, 2011

It's that time of year again when the festivities of Christmas are no more than a fuzzy memory and the anticipation of New Year's Eve is looming on the horizon. ...read more

Christmas in a winter wonderland : 21st December 2011

Celebrate Christmas in snowy Chamonix!

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 21st Dec, 2011

This week I have mostly been drinking... vin chaud. I can't help myself when there is snow in the air; the desire to gaze into the flames of a crackling log fire, cradling a spicy mulled wine and wearing a "Christmas jumper" is just too much to resist. Now, I may be biased (it being my local and all) but, in my opinion, the only place to do this properly is in the Vagabond. A short stroll from the centre of Chamonix, in the direction of Les Gaillands, it is one of the oldest buildings in Chamonix and one of the very few bars with a proper fireplace. Throw in the fact that the drinks are priced at the more favourable end of the scale and you have a number of very good reasons to give it a whirl. ...read more

No Limits are back to rock the apres : 14th December 2011

Live music & opening parties continue as apres-ski returns to Chamonix

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 14th Dec, 2011

So, it's been a busy week here; we've had more snow, the lifts have opened at the Grands Montets and the majority of bars and restaurants in Chamonix are now in full swing. ...read more

Opening nights & apres ski : 7th December 2011

Snow is here and the party season is underway!

by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 7th Dec, 2011

Bonjour and bienvenue to the first apres ski report of the winter! Not only are the bars and clubs of Chamonix coming back to life but it is snowing, actually properly snowing! ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 14-Jul-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 14th Jul, 2011 Well summer is officially here the weather is beautiful and town is full to bursting with all the visitors. There is plenty keeping us busy during the day with biking, hiking and climbing and there is even more to keep us busy afterwards. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 23-Apr-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 23rd Apr, 2011 Well the good news is the weather is beautiful and we have a wicked weekend of Winter Sessions coming up and a week full of closing parties after that. The bad news is the season really has finished early as Compagnie du Mont Blanc has announced the early closure of parts the Grand Montet. But there are a few lifts still running, get up early make the most of the snow before its mush and then start the après early. Grand Montet has had a great atmosphere over the last couple of weeks with live music, beers and deck chairs in the sun. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 15-Apr-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 15th Apr, 2011
Although the snow is fast disappearing and unfortunately this week has seen the early closure of many of the ski areas, don’t forget they are all still open for biking and hiking. This is just as thirsty work as skiing so you can still enjoy the après lifestyle. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 09-Apr-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 9th Apr, 2011 Well what a busy week it’s been. Summer seems to have come early and brought with it BBQ’s, birthday parties, car boot sales and the start of the closing parties. There is still skiing to be done as well and with the reduction of lift passes this week, this means there is more money to be spent on a beer in the sun when you’ve finished. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 31-Mar-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 31st Mar, 2011 Well another week has flown by and just when we we’re giving up hope on the snow along comes some more. It’s been top bins all week at Grand Montet. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 25-Mar-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 25th Mar, 2011 Summer is well and truly here with the beautiful weather we have been having the past few days. It’s now all about skiing in the morning and après all afternoon. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 18-Mar-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 18th Mar, 2011 It’s been another busy week this week. The start of the week saw the first round of Cham’s Got Talent. A new competition where locals, seasonnaires and holiday makers alike get to show off their talents. Anything goes singing, dancing, hula hoop... If it’s entertaining then sign up. The aim of the
Competition is to raise funds for this summer’s Araliya Education Foundation project in Sri Lanka. The first night took place at the Jekyll and the next competition is on Tuesday at Monkey Bar. Even if you’re not too keen on showing off your talent, help with the voting, every drink you buy, you get a
voting ticket! ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 11-Mar-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 11th Mar, 2011 It’s been a week for the girls this week. Tuesday was International women’s day and it was celebrated in style here in Chamonix. Two local girls Eve and Elena put on a two day session just for the ladies. Tuesday was a day up the mountain at Flegere with coaching and video analysis and finished up at Le Chavanne. Le Chavanne is one of the mountain restaurants at Flegere. It’s had a spruce up this season, there are some awesome bean bags and deck chairs for lounging in the sun and there is always some funky tunes playing too. The day was sponsored by various people including Nikita and there were some wicked prizes up for grabs. On Wednesday night all ladies were invited down to Le Vert for the evening. There was a three course meal for the bargain price of €15 euros, and the food was excellent, especially when served to you by men in drag! Plus for every table of 6 booked there was a bottle of vodka to help us on our way. It was a great evening, with some outrageous fancy dress costumes and some very entertaining games and prizes. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 04-Mar-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 4th Mar, 2011 What a busy weekend it was last weekend. Friday night saw the return of the Winter Sessions crew and a fantastic night of Disco Bloodbath. Although it was not the busiest of Podium nights that was certainly made up for in the amazing outfits that appeared. From afro wigs, sequin hot pants to disco ball helmets and all mixed up with a little blood and gore, brilliant! The next winter sessions night returns on the 25th March and then after that we have the winter sessions weekender coming up in April. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 24-Feb-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 24th Feb, 2011

The school holidays are in full swing and town is back to its busiest. It was good to wake up this morning and see more snow has arrived and should keep arriving over the weekend. So what has been happening this week. ...read more

Chamonix apres ski report - 18-Feb-2011

by Katy Sunderland | | published: 18th Feb, 2011 Well thanks to the snow dance last Friday night, it has arrived and we can now believe it does still exist! Depending on who you want to listen to there is lots more on the way next week…….excellent! And don’t forget our Italian neighbours are having a bit more luck and Courmayeur is worth a day trip and an après session. ...read more