The Latest Breaking News from Chamonix

“There’s always more to give deep down” – ultra runner Harry Jones shares 4 things he’s doing to prepare for the UTMB finals

With his fourth attempt at the 100 km CCC race this weekend, Jones is focused on altitude, nutrition, psychological preparation and, of course, the perfect shoes

Advnture · Aug 29, 2024

Ultrarunning's iconic UTMB race is looming – here's who's looking for a podium spot

Who's planning on being at the starting line in Chamonix, and which runners hope to be first to the finish

Advnture · Aug 21, 2024

5 things I wish I’d known before my first alpine peak

Taking those first faltering steps into glaciated, big mountain terrain can be daunting: here are five things Mountain Leader Alex Foxfield wishes he’d known before his first alpine peak

Advnture · Jun 8, 2024

American runners win prestigious Mont Blanc trail race

American runner Jim Walmsley won the 20th edition of the Ultra-trail of Mont-Blanc in Chamonix (Haute-Savoie) on Saturday. His compatriot Courtney Dauwalter won the women's category, her third victory in the prestigious sporting event. France landed third place in both categories.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3, 2023

10 best cheap ski holidays for 2023/24: Deals to France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia and more

From resorts offering high-altitude slopes to family-friendly packages, here are the top ski deals to book now for next season

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

What is the UTMB? Meet trail running’s most difficult race

We answer all of your questions about this hellacious footsport event

Advnture · Jul 15, 2023

Your complete guide to trail running in the Alps

Trail running in the Alps is a magical experience, but it requires some special preparation

Advnture · Jul 12, 2023

Brit climber 'plunges to his death from 50m after falling from France's highest mountain'

Police in the Chamonix region said today the unnamed hiker was taking a difficult track near the Bionnassay glacier, the smallest on the French side of the Mont-Blanc massif

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

If the mountains are calling and you can’t go – head to Arc’teryx Academy

With affordable skills clinics, Arc’teryx Alpine Academy makes the elite sport of mountaineering much more accessible

Advnture · Jul 9, 2023

Rail route of the month: the Mont-Blanc Express from Switzerland to France

Our slow travel expert takes the off-peak train, discovering along the way that the cross-border ‘express’ train is actually delightfully slow

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023