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November in Chamonix

Though the winter crowds haven’t yet arrived in full force, the valley is still very much alive — with the golden hues of late autumn, crisp mountain air, and the first hints of snow on the higher peaks. It’s a wonderful time for walks, reflective vistas and fewer crowds. Many mountain lifts may be closed or on reduced schedules, so check ahead if you plan to head up the mountain.

Key Events & Highlights This Month

Here are some of the more interesting happenings throughout November:

1 November – “I press my own apple juice” workshop at the Maison du Lieutenant in Servoz (2 pm-4.30 pm). A fun family-friendly activity (from 6 years old) to learn about pressing apples and making apple juice.
4 November – Cultural talk: “A palace at the foot of Mont Blanc” at the Musée Alpin in Chamonix (4pm-5.30pm) — exploring an historic luxury building in the mountains.
5 November – Ice hockey game at Richard Bozon Sports Centre, Chamonix: the local team in the French Magnus League takes on Marseille.
8 November – Hip-hop dance meets baroque music event “Phénix” at Espace Michel Croz – EMC2, Chamonix, 8:30 pm. A cultural mix that promises something different.
10 November – Crystal makers’ market at Le Majestic, Chamonix (10 am-5 pm) — exhibition and sale of Alpine minerals from local collectors.
11 November – Commemorations of the Armistice of 1918 across the valley (Vallorcine, Argentière, Servoz, Chamonix, Les Houches) with ceremonies and communal drinks.
16 November – Chamonix ski market: from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm at Richard Bozon Sports Centre. Over 4,500 items (new & second-hand) on sale; all proceeds go to the Jacques Balmat school in Chamonix.
22, 29 November – More ice hockey games at Richard Bozon with the local club vs Bordeaux and vs Nice.
23 November – “Current Music Springboard” at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC), Chamonix; open to local young musicians, free admission.
30 November – Belote contest (2 pm) at Salle Jean Morel in Servoz — a social card game event with registration (€12/€14).

For more information on all these exciting events across the Chamonix valley visit the Events and Activities programme here!

If you’re visiting the Chamonix Valley in November, see November not as a quiet pause between seasons, but as a unique moment to experience the valley’s charm: fewer crowds, authentic local life, transitional landscapes, and a gentle build-up to winter. Whether you’re up for a workshop, a market browse, an ice-hockey game, or just a slow walk with coffee in hand — November here has its own quiet magic.

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