CHAMONIX, France (WCSC) — Sunday marks 102 years since the first Winter Olympics, officially known as the Olympic Winter Games, were held in Chamonix, France. The Games started on Jan. 25, 1924, and ...

Delegates of the competing nations gathered near Saint-Michel Church and the Hotel de Ville for the opening ceremony of the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, 25th January 1924. (Photo by ...

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Chamonix Valley and the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range, a stunning alpine paradise in the French Alps. Towering peaks, glacial lakes, and lush meadows create a ...

Chamonix is one of France’s leading ski resorts thanks to its rich history and varied skiing - Maxime Coquard/OT Vallee de Chamonix Chamonix has been at the sharp end of Alpine adventure since 1760, ...

The British woman's husband, who was running with her, was reportedly in shock from the tragedy but physically unharmed A BRIT tourist has been killed in France after she was run down while jogging ...

The classic circuit of Western Europe's highest massif is on the bucket list for many keen backpackers - and rightly so. A relatively manageable big route, this 170km border-hopping circuit offers ...

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Steeped in skiing history, Chamonix, France, might well be one of the most famous ski towns on the planet. That’s for good reason, given the endless options for skiing here in one of the most ...

It’s the kind of news which leaves every snowsports lover horrified; another high profile incident on the slopes which has resulted in the death of a skier. But what is perhaps the most haunting thing ...