And I’ve been ‘saved’ in the wild snowscape of the Grands Montets ski area. Welcome to a day in the life of the Chamonix ski patrol team. Each winter, around 300 people are rescued by the ...

Let's be real for a second—saying a town, ski resort or other location is the "best" is a subjective opinion. Each person has ...

A vintage poster highlights the dramatic Alpine scenery of the Chamonix valley. (Photo by Ben Davidson) Perhaps the greatest tram-accessed, backcountry ski run in the world starts high above ...

"Skiing is so fun compared to that, and I just fell in love with it." DeMonte and her partner, Jack Kuenzle, arrived in Chamonix this past February. In Chamonix, there are lifts skiers use to access ...

The best mountain towns in the world are blessed with natural beauty, woven together with a tapestry of history and culture ...

From world-class slopes and Nordic skiing to exceptional dining and cosy alpine chalets, Val D’Isère caters for serious ...

Skiing doesn't need to end when winters over! Here's a comprehensive guide to keep your gear in fighting shape for spring ...

But next on my itinerary is Flaine, just over an hour’s drive from Chamonix. The resort is part of the Grand Massif, the fifth largest interconnected ski area in France, offering 265km of ...

Buried deep in snow at 2,100 metres (6,889ft) in the ski resort of Chamonix in the French Alps – in the shadow of Mont Blanc – a scurrying sound is coming from above. It’s followed by ...