A good start to the winter in the Chamonix Valley

11/01/2018

Winter arrived with a vengeance in early December in the Chamonix valley with over 1 meter of snow falling in one day. A bit of a shock to the system as beforehand we had had very little to speak of in the valley bottom and autumn seemed to go on for ever!

After 8 months snow free in the valley bottom it takes a little time to get re-accustomed to living with snow and the cold temperatures. Snow clearing, de-icing, togging up, the on & off of snow chains & of course driving at slower speeds.

It looks like being a great season which is fabulous as for the ast 3 years the snow fall has been pretty poor.

For more information on local weather here in the valley take a look at: http://chamonix-meteo.com/chamonix-mont-blanc/weather/forecast/morning/5_days_weather_forecast.php

About the Author

Sara Wild

Sara Wild is an experienced International Mountain Leader with a passion for exploring mountain landscapes both in the European Alps and further afield. Despite travelling and trekking in many parts of the world, she is always drawn back to the Alps, a region she knows and loves deeply.

As the founder of Mont Blanc Treks, Sara now spends much of her time behind the scenes, helping to create exceptional trekking experiences for clients. However, she still relishes every opportunity to get out on the trail, guiding groups and discovering new routes to share with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Get in touch with Sara for any route or itinerary advice: sara@montblanctreks.com