Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Chamonix (formerly spelled Chamounix), is a commune in the Haute-Savoie département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The commune’s population of around 8,900 ranks 1,089th within the country of France. Chamonix is situated at the base of the The Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain. The town is the birthplace of alpinism and has a rich history of high mountain climbing and guiding.Aspen and Chamonix have been sister cities since 1987.
ASPEN CITY COUNCILMAN SKIPPY MESIROW VISITS CHAMONIX: WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER
This Spring I visited Chamonix, our Sister City, for my cousin’s wedding. My girlfriend and I were graciously greeted by... read more →
October 27, 2022
WELCOMING CHAMONIX STUDENT
Jill Sheeley hosted a wonderful gathering of City of Aspen as well as Aspen Sister Cities members to welcome Nolan... read more →
August 26, 2022
JILL SHEELEY: ASPEN ATTENDS CHAMONIX’S IDA CHAPPOT WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
After ten unsuccessful years of trying to gather a team to compete in Chamonix’s international women’s Ice Hockey Ida Chappot... read more →
June 1, 2022
2022 YOUNG ARTISTS AND AUTHORS SHOWCASE
Calling young artists, photographers, authors, poets and musicians! Sister Cities International Announces the 2022 YAAS theme "Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water... read more →
October 26, 2021
DUCKY DERBY FUNDRAISER
Congratulations to the students who worked the 2021 Ducky Derby and fundraised for the Aspen Sister Cities Middle School Student... read more →
August 25, 2021
SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Sister Cities International is excited to announce our 2021 Virtual Annual Conference! This year’s theme is “Building Stronger Ties for... read more →
July 7, 2021
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