AspenSisterCities-Chamonix

chamonix – france

AspenSisterCities-Flag-France

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.

City Coordinator: John Armstrong

: chamonix@aspensistercities.com

Latest News:Aspen-Chamonix

aspen/chamonix exchanges:

student-icon

Student Exchange

Learn More
skipatrol-icon

Ski Patrol Exchange

Learn More