If you don't want to ski, or just want to take a day off, then Chamonix and the surrounding area have much to offer:

• Dog sledging.
• Ice climbing.
• Ice skating (French).
• Playing tennis.
• Relaxing in a spa - in Chamonix or in St Gervais.
• Shopping.
• Snow shoeing.
• Swimming.
• Visiting the Aiguille du Midi.
• Visiting the Mer de Glace.