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Things To Do in Chamonix

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The main draw for people coming to Chamonix in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Activities Guide.

Haute Route Ski Tour, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Haute Route ski tour

The winter Haute Route (or "high route") from Chamonix to Zermatt, is one of the most well know ski touring traverses in the world after Doctor Payot and his friends first skied the route in January 1924.

A man kneeling down to propose to a woman in the snow

Chamonix photoshoots

Location
Chamonix

The Chamonix-based photographer Teresa Kaufman proposes naturally-lit photoshoots to capture and illustrate quality memories in outstanding surroundings.

Mont Blanc Seminar Venue, Chamonix

Cinema VOX

Location
Chamonix

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.

ESF Snowshoeing, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Guided snowshoeing

Location
Chamonix

Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.

Fly Chamonix - Paragliding, Chamonix

Tandem paragliding

Location
Chamonix

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.

a funicular cabin going up a track

VerticAlp funiculars and train

Location
Le Chatelard

At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam.  

Two paragliders float above a majestic snow-capped mountain range and a valley town on a bright, clear day with blue skies.

Tandem Paragliding

Location
Chamonix

Discover the unforgettable sensation of flying high above the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley on a tandem paragliding adventure. Whether it’s your first time in the air or you’re craving an adrenaline-fuelled experience, each flight is designed to showcase the Alps from their most spectacular angle.

An orange-jacketed photographer crouches on snowy rocks, shooting a vast, wintry landscape with a distant snow-covered volcano under a clear blue sky.

Photography workshop - "L'Art du Regard"

Location
Chamonix

Join an award-winning photographer for a half-day course focused on improving your observation, exploring light, and developing your photographic eye. This workshop is suitable for all levels, ages, and equipment types.

Snowshoe Guided Walks, Chamonix - Vallorcine

Snowshoe guided walks

Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!

Ski Mont Blanc, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Ski Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc on skis is the ultimate way to reach the highest peak in western Europe. This is an epic end of ski-season challenge!

Teresa Kaufman Outdoor Photography Classes, Chamonix

Outdoor photography classes

Location
Chamonix

'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.

Mont Blanc Ski & Guide Compagnie, Chamonix

Vallée Blanche private guide

Location
Chamonix

At the summit of the Aiguille du Midi you will find the Vallée Blanche! 

Climb Mont Blanc in 6 Days, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Climb Mont Blanc in three or five days

If you are thinking about climbing Mont Blanc, and have little or no mountaineering experience but have a good level of fitness and motivation, then this is the course for you!

Teresa Kaufman - Pet Portraits, Chamonix

Photoshoot of you and your pet

Location
Chamonix

Here’s an opportunity to let a professional photographer capture the true bond between a man and his dog... cat, or otherwise!

A group of people skiing down a snowy mountain

Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche

Location
Chamonix

Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism. Based in the Chamonix Valley, at the foot of the Mont Blanc range, they have all the experience and expertise to make your dream adventure become a reality.

Teresa Kaufman - Personalised Itineraries & Guiding, Chamonix

Chamonix holiday planning and travel scout

Your holiday time in the Chamonix valley is valuable. Every day counts. Every moment should be a special one.

Val Heliski,

Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.