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Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.

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Chamonix tourist train runs daily during the season for a guided visit
The Chamonix miniature tourist train runs daily from 10 am to 7 pm during the season and is an easy way of discovery all the local history.
With stops at Place Balmat in front of the post office, the Aiguille du Midi bottom station and the Montenvers bottom station.
Duration : 35 minutes
Adult : 6.00 €
Children : 4.00 €.
 
    Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
 
    The museum is currently closed for renovations
 
    This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
 
    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.
 
    The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
 
    This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
 
    Takeaway spot at the heart of Flégère ski resort - perfect for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
 
    Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.
 
    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.
 
    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.
 
    Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
 
    Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
 
    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.
 
    Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
 
    Realise man's oldest dream and discover the simple pleasure of a tandem paragliding-flight. The best way to discover Chamonix Valley and Mont-Blanc massif
 
    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.
 
    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.
 
    '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.
Just pop along to the Post Office square in town and the train will turn up for another trip round the town.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.
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