Fremont’s Jojy Michael (top left), seen here in Les Houches, France, linked up with some college friends to hike 100 miles of ...

The 4-hour and 54-minute record set by French alpinist Benjamin Vedrines for the Chamonix-Mont Blanc ascent and descent didn’t last particularly long — just seven days, to be exact. On 31 May, Italy's ...

Sitting just north of Mont Blanc, Chamonix, also known as Chamonix Mont Blanc, is a commune in southeastern France's Auvergne Rhone Alpes region. In the company of the most famous mountain in the ...

On 24 May 2025, Benjamin Védrines completed the round trip from Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc in 4 hours, 54 minutes, and 41 seconds. Here is the first video of the feat, explained step by step ...

French Mountaineer Benjamin Vedrines Sets New Mont Blanc Speed Climb Record Vedrines' effort to reach the 4,809 metre peak from Chamonix and then return to the resort was three minutes faster than ...

In Chamonix, the Via Ferrata des Evettes has three crossings, including a 150-foot long suspension bridge at over 6,000 feet high, which spans a deep canyon with spectacular views of Mont Blanc.

Let the evening lights of Chamonix Mont Blanc transport you to a world of alpine charm and cozy ambiance. Stroll through picturesque streets, soak in the vibrant colors of nightfall, and admire ...

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chamonix Mont Blanc as the evening sets in, bringing a cozy and enchanting atmosphere to this picturesque alpine town. Wander through charming streets, admire the ...

Elite mountaineers Leo Billon and Amaury Fouillade recently climbed such a peak and discovered a new route on the Pointe Raphaël Borgis, 12,083 feet (3,683m), in the Mont Blanc area above the ...

Read our insider’s guide to the best restaurants in Chamonix, as recommended by Telegraph Travel. Find expert reviews, different cuisines, photos and prices.

As our train pulled into Chamonix on August 29, the weather was far too hot for a 12kg woollen outfit. More seriously, it was too hot to climb Mont Blanc.

Wednesday's fatality comes the day after four climbers, two Koreans and two Italians, were found dead on Mont Blanc itself after becoming stranded on the Alps' highest peak for days in harsh weather.