When the snow melts, the French Alps reveal a side of Chamonix most travelers never see, and it’s just as unforgettable. As a first-time European traveler (what can I say, I apparently only vacation ...

The easiest way to reach the Mer de Glace glacier from Montenvers railway station is to take the gondola ski lift that descends from the platform down to the valley floor, a couple of hundred metres ...

Birthplace of the Winter Olympics and home to some of the Alps’ most challenging pistes, the Chamonix valley in France is a magnet for snow-sporting types throughout the winter months. But as warmer ...

Don’t do what I did. I didn't plan my visit to Chamonix, at the base of the 15,780 feet Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. To me, Chamonix, at the confluence of Switzerland, France and Italy, ...

Mont Blanc’s summer season offers a mix of world-class hiking, cultural experiences, and scenic attractions across France, Italy, and Switzerland, but demands careful logistical planning. Travelers ...

It just so happened that Ryan was spending an extended period of time in Chamonix to fight off the summer blues and to work on his mountaineering skills. A few quick emails with Ryan's agent later, ...