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This blog was created to help our students and visitors in their quest to learn new languages and to share our passion for the mountains. If you like our posts, feel free to share them with your friends so we can help others to learn new languages and discover what Chamonix has to offer.

Visit to the St Bernard Farm

 | Chamonix
On 29th June our Insted teachers Alice and Tristan visited the St Bernard Farm together with our Overland students. Having a ‘hands on’ introduction to the traditional Swiss St Bernard mountain dogs made this a great day whilst learning French. The students asked a lot of questions and learned a lot about the St Bernard dogs […] Read more

Visit to the Wild Animal Park Merlet

 | Chamonix, Insted
With the sun shining and the temperature rising in Chamonix, our Overland students hiked up to the Merlet animal park. All the mountain animals were there in abundance, Ibex, marmots, chamois and lots of deer. The students had a great walk in the park followed by a little quiz. They learned the ‘French names’ of the animals and […] Read more

Chamonix world cup, sports climbing, chamonix summer activities, chamonix holiday

IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2016

 | Chamonix
  A quick reminder for our students and local friends, the IFSC Climbing World Cup 2016 for speed and lead sports climbing will be once again held in Chamonix from 11th-12th July. Welcoming over 12,000 spectators across the 2 days, the competition will be held as usual at Place Mont Blanc in the centre of […] Read more

Chamonix yoga festival, chamonix summer activities, chamonix holidays

Chamonix Yoga Festival 2016

 | Chamonix
  Chamonix Yoga Festival is returning for its third year celebrating everything yoga! For three full days the festival will be hosted in the heart of Chamonix at the beautiful Majestic building from the 8th-10th July. The classes range from Accro yoga to Ashtanga, Iyengar and there will be workshops on Indian philosophy, belly dancing and […] Read more

Chamonix lifestyle, tour de france, insted

Tour de France 2016

 | Chamonix
  Exciting news that the 103rd edition of the Tour de France will be racing through the Haute-Savoie region this Summer! The 3,519 km race runs from 2nd July, starting at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy and finishing near the famous Champs-Elysees in Paris on the 24th July. Consisting of 21 stages, the race includes 3 mountain […] Read more

Overland summers, Insted language school, french courses, chamonix mont blanc

Bienvenue Overland!

 | Insted
  Here at Insted this Summer we are happy to welcome a new group of young, bright students as we partner up once again with Overland’s language & hiking programme. Founded in 1984, the American based organisation specialises in Summer Camps for 4th-12th graders (13-17 year olds). Offering 49 programmes worldwide, Overland are working with […] Read more

french language courses, chamonix mont blanc, study french

Summer French Intensive Course & Evening Courses are now running!

  Welcome to all Students! The Summer is now in full swing with a constant stream of exciting events in Chamonix. Our Intensive French course has begun but its never too late to join us! Starting every Monday, Intermediate students are welcome to join the group as beginners. Come and challenge your mind, make new friends and […] Read more