Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
Legend'CHX Mountain Bike Guiding
Specialist mountain bike hire & guiding service
As well as offering bike hire, Legend'Chx also offer a number of guided trips and bike tours in and around the Chamonix Valley, covering all types of riding in the valley for riders of every level of ability.
Each of the tours are with qualified bike guides who know Chamonix and the surrounding areas exceptionally well.
Discovering the Chamonix Valley
This is an easy to intermediate bike ride, lasting around 2 hours on beautiful trails, suitable for all levels of rider and ages. Children from 7-12 years old. Groups are normally between 4-8 people although larger parties can be accommodated on request.
Heli Bike in Italy
Experience some amazing descents without having to endure the pedalling up hill. A helicopter drops you off for 2,500m of lovely downhill. 1 or 2 heli-drops are available, for groups of 4-8 people.
Bike / Paraglide Day
Spend the day downhill mountain biking in the morning and in the afternoon, take a flight with a world class paragliding school. 2-4 people people can be accommodated although larger groups can be booked on request. Included in the price is a downhill bike, safety equipment, a guide and a flight from Brevent with a qualified paragliding instructor.
All Mountain / Enduro Tour
Head out with a guide to explore some amazing alpine trails in Chamonix, with plenty of breathtaking views and lots of adrenaline! The tour takes around 3h 30minutes and you can either bring your own bike or hire one from the shop. Lift passes are not included. Group sizes are normally 4-6 people although larger parties can be accommodated on request.
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What to bring
As always, doing exercise in the Alps in the summer months can be hot work so make sure that you have plenty of water for your tour and sun screen is a must!
What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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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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Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
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Municipal library
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Chamonix
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Le Comptoir de Plan Praz Restaurant and Café
The Comptoir’s menu features a variety of hot and cold dishes, from sandwiches to delicious soups. All to be enjoyed with a lovely view of the mountains.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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Fœhn Restaurant
Takeaway spot at the heart of Flégère ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
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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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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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Big Mountain Basecamp Restaurant & Bar
Whether you’re hungry or thirsty after a day on the mountain, Big Mountain Bar has you sorted. Settle into the relaxed bar area or soak up the sunshine from the terrace.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Teresa Kaufman Outdoor Photography Classes
'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.
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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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Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Photoshoots
The Chamonix-based photographer Teresa Kaufman proposes naturally-lit photoshoots to capture and illustrate quality memories in outstanding surroundings.
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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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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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Guided Snowshoeing
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
Directions
On Avenue Aiguille du Midi, beside the bakery and only around 200 metres from the Midi lift base station.
