Chamonix

We’ve spent time in a number of amazing places, and since we know we have plenty more to get to, we assumed we’d always pick new destinations when it came time to travel. But our 2016 trip to Chamonix was so wonderful, we couldn’t resist the chance to share one of our favorite places with our tiny human. Also, French pastries...

Our seven full days in the French Alps were spectacular. We ate our fill of baguettes, pain au chocolat, brioche Suisse, and gelato and enjoyed the leisurely pace of day-to-day life. We had no real agenda other than enjoy the sunshine and all the sights!! 

We were in town at the same time the Coupe du Monde Escalade was taking place, so we passed some of our time at the venue watching climbers and waving at all the people and all the paragliders flying overhead. We also worked on our best “Alleze le Bleu” and celebrated France’s World Cup victory with the locals.  We also found time to run and hike (it’s a lot like work carrying a tiny human and all her supplies), and we made a trip -including a train ride to 10,000 ft. - to see the Matterhorn. 

In short, we had the very best time as a little family. Talk of a third trip to Chamonix is under way (maybe we can catch Le Tour again). In fact, I think Chamonix may just become our summer home if we can master a little bit of French. 


our favorite

the view from our place

one of my favorite views in Chamonix


Climbing World Cup and paragliders


the animal park - critters and views!

my favorites 







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