A Winter Season in the World’s Most Famous Ski Resort Chamonix Mont-Blanc by John B McGrath.
Unlike the guide books, the photo albums and the marketing spin, this book goes behind the scenes of a winter season in Chamonix Mont-Blanc. It provides an unusual insight into a legendary destination and offers a brilliant blend of anecdotes, information wry reflections and humour.

Discover, admire & photograph Chamonix and its surrounding hamlets in their unique settings.  Designed to develop a photographic eye.
Encounters with local artists, craftsmen, chefs.
Easy walks on country paths. Walking shoes & appropriate clothing in case of rain.
Duration: 2.5h to 3h
Year-round upon request. THINK ABOUT OFFERING A PHOTOGRAPHIC WALK TO A FRIEND.

“Dare to be free” : Born in Chamonix in 1947, Lionel WIBAULT is an imaginative and unconventional artist who is who he is thanks to painting and mountaineering.

Since december, the studio in town is closed. You have to go to the art gallery P. GALLAND in Chamonix, and the hotel DU BOIS in les Houches to see and buy Cat Kartal's beautiful mountain paintings, or contact her through the web site. You will also find in the hotel a selection of T.S. and different items.
Art courses for children and adults.

Monique Tollin, painter and art artisan for twenty years, was born in Chamonix, with strong local roots. She has devoted herself mainly to painting on wood, furniture with specialties such as poyas the Savoyard. The other specialty of Monique Tollin is the interior decoration for mountain chalets: painting on wood, beams, furniture, doors, boards, shutters (on order). Call before visiting.

In the Center of Chamonix, the gallery of painting has changed owner. Now it's Pauline Galand who welcomes you, with works by various artists. * Gallery for all tastes and all budgets * Original and contemporary artists * Gift Idea: furniture and wooden objects, paintings * List gifts, wedding list possible.

Ski art, Surf art, Tiki art, Funky art are still our big thing, now we put it on mousepads, bags, wooden trays, magnets, badges, posters and cards for every occasion...
So if you dig vintage design, B movies , and moustaches, you will probably find some ideas at www.bungalowgraphics.com !
Don’t forget, winter will be cold, no walls must go naked !!

For the last 20 years René ROBERT lives in the Chamonix Valley and specializes in mountain photography. He's traveled the world following the best athletes to their playgrounds to play with light and color, bringing back the best images to inspire your dreams. Bon voyage in the gallery and thanks for your visit.

Specialising in mountain photography, both as a professional photographer as well as a professional mountaineer, Mario Colonel has been living in Chamonix for the past 20 years. Vagabond of the mountaintops, he has trekked to the four corners of the word, with expeditions in the Himalayas, Patagonia, Canada and Bolivia.