About the towns and villages in Chamonix
Chamonix is the main town of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley and is surrounded by satellite villages that form part of this resort.
Chamonix is the main town of the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley.

Must See Towns & Villages in Chamonix
The rest of the resort is made up of towns and villages, the largest of them being Les Houches, the first town you pass by as you enter the Chamonix valley, which is a popular choice for families to stay because of the number of chalets available and the varied ski area it offers.
Chamonix is 8km further up the valley from Les Houches and is the main resort with two ski areas: Brévent, and the Aiguille du Midi (off-piste itineraries only).
Further on from here is Les Praz (3km) and the Flégère ski area, and beyond Les Praz is Argentière (6km), home of Les Grands Montets ski area.
At the top of the Valley is Le Tour, a tiny hamlet with a ski area that connects to Vallorcine, which lies on the other side of the mountain.
Sights & Attractions in Chamonix
Sights in Chamonix
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
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Les Bossons glacier
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
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Municipal library
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
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Parc de Merlet
Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
Dining in Chamonix
Restaurants in Chamonix
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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L'Adret de la Flégère Restaurant
Their restaurant located in the Flégère ski area has been completely renovated for this winter.
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Pointe Isabelle Bar and Bistro Restaurant
This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.
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La Piazza Restaurant
Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views.
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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.

Events in Chamonix
There are many events in Chamonix organised year round. Check out our events calendar.
Events in Chamonix
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Trail des Aiguilles Rouges (TAR)
This fantastic trail running race in the Chamonix valley covers a distance of 54km (4,000m altitude gain) and offers runners some of the most iconic and fantastic views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding valley.
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Halloween in Chamonix
There will be a number of parties and events happening this Halloween at some of the best venues in town and neighbouring villages.
Things to do in Chamonix
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Cinema VOX
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
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Chamonix Valley Snowshoe Week Excursion
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around Chamonix Valley.
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3-Day Mont Blanc Traverse by Tacul & Maudit Summits
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is without a doubt the most breathtaking and beautiful mountain in the world, and every year many mountaineers ascend this famous peak.
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Guided Snowshoeing
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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Tandem Paragliding
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Classic Haute Route Trek
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company run by Emma Jack. They offer expert guiding services in and around Chamonix Valley and further afield.
Nightlife in Chamonix
Bars & Clubs in Chamonix
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L'Amnesia Nightclub
L'Amnesia (formally Le Garage) is ideally located near to the Aiguille du midi cable car in Cham'Sud and is a legendary Chamonix nightclub and melting pot for all the late night (and sometimes all-night) party-goers!
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Brev'bar, Chamonix - Le Brevent
What could be better than relaxing in the sun on a south-facing terrace facing Mont Blanc?
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Le Janssen Cocktail Club
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, The Janssen is the ideal place to marvel at the ever-changing light that dresses Mont Blanc.
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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Bighorn Bistro Bar
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.
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La Folie Douce Bar
La Folie Douce Hotels first opened in 1981 and quickly became THE place to be for après-ski on the slopes, thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
Chalets in Chamonix
Chalets in Chamonix
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Para Chalet
Charming fully renovated three bedroom chalet in town.
Price: €2,600
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Scandinave Chalet
Chalet Scandinave, sleeping up to six adults and three children, is ideally located near the Flégère ski lift and Chamonix’s golf course. In good snow conditions, you can ski all the way back to the chalet!
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Coralie Chalet, Argentière
Chalet Coralie is a lovely six person demi-chalet based on the outskirt of Argentière, about a ten minute walk from the Grand Montets lift and the main village itself.
Price: €1,278
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Noyer Chalet
Luxury, quiet 4 bedroom chalet only 5 mins walk from the heart of Chamonix. A modern architectural masterpiece blending gorgeous Walnut with modern polished concrete, this chalet has a contemporary and modern feel with simple and clean elegance, featured in numerous style magazines.
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La Chaumière Chalet
You will feel like you’re holidaying in your second home when you book this chalet located right next door to the hotel.
Price: €2,450
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Juliana Chalet
Chalet Juliana is a spacious and beautifully designed chalet in a superb location, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc and Les Aiguilles, stretching across the valley to Brévent. It blends contemporary alpine style with natural materials - featuring warm timbers, stone bathroom floors, and a striking interior palette of crisp white and bold black accents.
Price: €4,025
Holidays Rentals in Chamonix
Holiday Rentals in Chamonix
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La Ginabelle Premium
Located at the heart of Chamonix, the “La Ginabelle” residence proposes spacious apartments with an excellent standard of facilities and services. Ideally located for easy access to the finest tourist sites: the little Montenvers train will take you to the “Mer de Glace” while the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car will carry you up to magnificent summits.
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Epicea Apartment
Ideally located in the centre of Chamonix, just steps from the train station.
Price: €770
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Le Hameau Des Neiges Apartment
Le Hameau des Neiges is a beautiful apartment for family of 4 with additional sleeping for up to 2 people located in the foothills of Les Houches, a quick 10 minute drive from the bars, restaurants and shops.
Price: €663
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Les Terrasses Apartment
As far as location goes this apartment has everything. Right in the centre of Chamonix it is a mere 3 minutes walk from Place Balmat, and yet it is also a peaceful spot with stunning views across the River Arve towards Mont Blanc. Being on the ground floor it also has a garden beside the river - what more could you ask!
Price: €2,475
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2 Bedroom Le Genepy Apartment, Chamonix
A smart, modern apartment situated in a historic 1903 building which has been lovingly converted into 10 modern apartments in the heart of Chamonix, close to all amenities and within walking distance to the Brevent cable car.
Price: €1,383
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La Ginabelle Premium
Located at the heart of Chamonix, the “La Ginabelle” residence proposes spacious apartments with an excellent standard of facilities and services. Ideally located for easy access to the finest tourist sites: the little Montenvers train will take you to the “Mer de Glace” while the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car will carry you up to magnificent summits.
Hotels in Chamonix
Hotels in Chamonix
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Chamois Blanc Apartment Residence
Stay in the heart of Chamonix-Sud at Le Chamois Blanc, a charming residence close to shops, the train station and cable car.
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Faucigny Hotel
Completely renovated in Scandinavian style, Le Faucigny is a charming small hotel in the town centre. Whether you're with family or friends or enjoying a romantic getaway, the hotel provides the ideal setting for a pleasant stay in the legendary Mont-Blanc valley.
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Le Whymper Hotel
Chalet Whymper blends alpine charm with modern comfort. With space for up to twenty-two guests, shared living areas and thoughtful extras like a sauna, concierge and daily housekeeping, it’s the perfect choice.
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Lyret Hotel
Hotel Lyret blends Alpine charm with modern creativity, offering a unique stay where art and hospitality come together.
Price: €1,792
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La Chaumiere Mountain Lodge
This mountain lodge enjoys a prime location just metres from the ski bus stop and local train station, with the town centre only a short walk away. Recently refurbished, it now features a smart, modern interior.
Price: €902
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Pointe Isabelle Hotel
Ideally located, the hotel has 45 spacious, well appointed bedrooms with great views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains.
Price: €1,936
How to get to Chamonix
Transfers for Chamonix
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers shared and private transfers from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, the surrounding area and other resorts across the Alps. With unbeatable prices for both shared and private journeys, everyone can save money!
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Mont Blanc Transfers
This company provides private transfers in fully electric vehicles around the Chamonix valley, operating from airports and train stations to the ski resorts.
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private airport transfers
From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers two great value shuttle services as well as a private service from Geneva and Lyon Airports to the Chamonix Valley. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private airport transfers
Running for nearly 30 years, this company provides airport transfers from Geneva Airport to all major ski resorts in France, as well as Verbier.
Property For Sale in Chamonix
Property for Sale in Chamonix
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Apartment for Sale
Coral B is an impressively large, 3-bedroom apartment to the south-west of Chamonix centre, that will be renovated to a high standard. With admirable ceiling heights (3.5 metres) and sizeable windows, the apartment will be full of light and volume. There is a good-sized, south-facing terrace to make the most of the wonderful Mont Blanc views as well as a balcony on the other side of the building with views of Brévent.
Price: €1,280,000
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Apartment for Sale
Turnkey three bedroom apartment with C energy rating in small residence of only 3 lots - perfect as a main home or rental investment with strong returns.
Price: €1,750,000
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Apartment for Sale
In the heart of Chamonix, this superb, modern duplex loft offers panoramic views of the valley.
Price: €2,800,000
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Chalet for Sale
An exceptional chalet of over 300 m², nestling in the heart of the Bossons district of Chamonix. Completely redesigned using the finest materials, this former ironworks offers a unique living environment combining charm, elegance and absolute comfort.
Price: €3,990,000
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Chalet for Sale, Chamonix
Spacious family chalet with large garden and breathtaking views, and option to divide into two properties
Price: €1,300,000
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Chalet for Sale
Available to move into from June 2025. This lovely chalet is a perfect blend of tradition and modern convenience, recently renovated and in impeccable condition.
Price: €1,795,000