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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La Fruitière Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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La Bergerie de Planpraz Restaurant
At an altitude of 2000m facing the Mont-Blanc massif, welcome to their restaurant, La Bergerie de Planpraz.
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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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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.
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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.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Vallee Blanche Off-Piste Ski Guiding
Trust this local team of High Mountain Guides (UIAGM), Ski and Snowboard Instructors, all of whom have the highest level of state qualifications.
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Mer de Glace glacier trek
Strap on your crampons for a scenic stomp across the frosty wasteland known as the Mer de Glace.
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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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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 off-piste Vallée Blanche
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.
Directions
On Avenue Aiguille du Midi, beside the bakery and only around 200 metres from the Midi lift base station.
