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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.

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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 Outdoor Photography Classes, Chamonix

Teresa Kaufman 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.

3-Day Mont Blanc Ascent, Chamonix Mont Blanc

5-Day Mont Blanc Training Course & Ascent

Location
Chamonix

This two to three training course is followed by a three-day ascent and is for people with a high level of fitness. An unforgettable experience, to reach the summit will test the skills you have learnt along the way.

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!

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! 

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.

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.

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.  

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

Climb Mont Blanc in 3 or 5 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 & 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!

La Thuile Heli-Skiing Trip, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Heli-Skiing Trips From Chamonix

As heliskiing is not permitted in France, this company offers trips from a number of different resorts in Italy and Switzerland. Each trip departs from Chamonix.

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.

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!

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

Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Photoshoots

Location
Chamonix

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

a picture of a couple of skiers in deep snow

Vallee Blanche Off-Piste Ski Guiding

Location
Chamonix

Trust this local team of High Mountain Guides (UIAGM), Ski and Snowboard Instructors, all of whom have the highest level of state qualifications.

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.

Teresa Kaufman - Personalised Itineraries & Guiding, Chamonix

Chamonix Holiday Planning & Travel Scout - Teresa Kaufman

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