Paris (AFP) – Rising French mountaineering star Benjamin Vedrines broke the record for the fastest ascent and descent of western Europe's highest mountain Mont Blanc, beating a mark that had stood for ...

Strategically situated at the fork of Italy, France and Switzerland, Chamonix is no ordinary Alpine retreat. Home to the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924 and situated at the base of Mont Blanc, the ...

Explore Chamonix during the quiet evening hours with Mont Blanc rising above the town. Lively streets, local restaurants, boutique shops, and snow-capped mountain scenery combine French charm with a ...

This is the second of my three-part series on my excellent European Alps adventure. Earlier this week I wrote about Megève and Courmayeur, now it’s time for a look at historic and massive ...

CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC, France (AP) — For centuries, French and Italian mountain communities on the flanks of Western Europe's highest peak have gazed upon seemingly eternal glaciers and snow that gave ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chamonix is one of France's leading ski resorts thanks to its rich history and varied skiing - Maxime Coquard/OT Vallee de ...

Take a peaceful evening walk through Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, a charming Alpine town set beneath Mont Blanc. As sunset fades, glowing lights, mountain views, cafés, boutiques, and traditional buildings ...