Chamonix Unlimited Festival is an annual festival with the best electronic music acts on breathtaking mountain stages all over the Mont Blanc range. This year, like every year, it is more than just a long weekend, the Unlimited Festival is six days full of DJ’s, parties and events both on the mountain and in town.
Starting on 2nd April, it goes on till the 7th of April.
Not your traditional music festival, it is also a cultural experience with a focus on winter sports and fresh new artists. The festival boasts an exotic blend of international people bringing with them different styles of winter sports, visuals and music.
The Festival takes place at different venues in Mont Blanc.
Also known as Monte Bianco in Italian or the White Mountain, it stands on the French-Italian border between is the tallest mountain in the Alps at 4,810 metres high.
Visible from miles around, the mountain dominates its surroundings. The highest point that a non-equipped visitor can easily reach is by following cable cars and enjoying the fantastic views en-route.
Despite the challenges several thousand tourists with mountain experience do reach the summit each year – for those familiar with mountain terrain the ascent is not a difficult one. But don’t be fooled, it is not a trivial undertaking to reach the summit! On the most common routes, it takes two or three days to reach the summit of Mont Blanc
There are numerous attractive valleys and passes to explore in the region – ideally on foot! One of the most popular walks runs from La Thuile up to Testa d’Arpy and some more great views. You can also to arrange guided tour visits that pass 10 – 15 days walking around the circumference of Mont Blanc and through the valleys that surround it.
The opportunities for leisure pursuits are almost unlimited at all times of year. You can ski or mountain bike among others.
So, if you do decide to experience the festival, go about and enjoy Mont Blanc as well.