Chamonix turns on its Christmas decorations.
From 5:15 p.m. Friday to Sunday afternoon, Santa's mailbox will be installed in Chamonix with a children's parade and tombola as well as a children's ice hockey competition.
There's also a loyalty card lottery on Sat and Sun organized by the Chamonix merchants union.

Again in Chamonix Mont-Blanc!
"The Nordic Ski season opens"...
Come, test material, and participate...
From 10:00 - 17:00

FIS Telemark Word Cup in Les Houches

Christmas gala by the Chamonix figure skating club.

It's the Championnat des Alpes.

It's the avant premiere for the 2008/2009 Nuit de la Glisse. This year's Perfect Moment film consists of documentary-style accounts from exceptional athletes, "Testimony" as well as action packed "NeverEnding."

Ski jumping French Cup

Street performances and an evening sound and light show - and if you've been really really good, maybe Santa Claus will come around - in any case there will be mulled wine, hot chocolate and treats.

Night running competition in the centre of Chamonix.
Organised by the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Marathon Club.
Different races according to your level.