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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Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
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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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Restaurant Refuge de la Flégère (winter only)
A lovely restaurant located in the Chamonix valley, the Refuge de la Flégère is a true haven for culinary delights in the heart of the mountains.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
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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 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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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.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Snowshoe Day Hikes in Chamonix
Suitable for all abilities and tailored to your group. A perfect way to experience the mountains.
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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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Photoshoot of You & Your Pet
Here’s an opportunity to let a professional photographer capture the true bond between a man and his dog... cat, or otherwise!
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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 Hiking Day Trip
Cloud 9 Adventure is a small independent adventure travel company that organises guided trips for hiking and trekking. Suitable for all abilities and tailored to your group, hiking with a guide is the perfect way to experience the mountains.
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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.
Directions
On Avenue Aiguille du Midi, beside the bakery and only around 200 metres from the Midi lift base station.
