Take a look at Marmotte Mountain’s round up of summer 2017’s most exciting events.

21^st June – Fête de la Musique

Each year on the 21^st June, the summer solstice, France throws a huge celebration of music. This musical event started in 1982 to celebrate all kinds of music and promote free performances in public places, and has since grown into an international experience. There’s a real party atmosphere all over the country, so why not indulge in some live music while holidaying in Chamonix?

22^nd – 25^th June – Mont Blanc Marathon

This busy event is enjoyable for keen runners who would like to get involved as well as spectators. Staged on the highest and most majestic mountain in the European Alps, the Mont Blanc marathon includes six different races and trails, ranging from children’s races to the very challenging 80K. Of course it’s a marathon with a difference – vertical gains!

30^th June – 2^nd July – Chamonix Yoga Festival

This inclusive yoga festival returns to Chamonix for the 4^th times, attracting yogis from all over the world. The three day event programme includes yoga classes by 27 different teachers, massage sessions, kids workshops, acro yoga classes and body painting. If you like to relax in between full days of activities then book a slot and take part.

22^nd July – 30^th July – Cosmo Jazz Festival

Open air jazz performances in the stunning mountain region of the Chamonix valley…need we say more?! The Cosmo jazz festival takes over the valley for nine days and you can expect to see musicians performing all day and night in a range of settings – in a cable car cabin, at an altitude site with panoramic views or in bars in the town centre.

5^th August – Fête de Lac

If you’re staying in Chamonix at the start of August, it’s well worth a trip to Annecy for the Lake Annecy Festival. It’s a beautiful place to visit by day, but in the evening it hosts Europe’s largest pyrotechnic show. The annual event welcomes around 200,000 spectators each year for this magical show combining fireworks, music, lighting and special effects.

For more top tips when planning your summer holiday to Chamonix, get in touch with our local experts.

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