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Wintersport 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.

Snowshoe Guided Walks, Chamonix - Vallorcine

Snowshoe Guided Walks

by ESF Vallorcine

Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!

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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.

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ESF Snowshoeing, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Guided Snowshoeing

by ESF Chamonix

Location
Chamonix

Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.

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Val Heliski,

Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

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a picture of a husky dog in the snow

Dog Sledding

Location
Chamonix

Make your stay in Chamonix magical by experiencing wonderful adventures you will remember for the rest of your life!

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Val Heliski,

Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

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Guided snowshoeing, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Guided snowshoeing

Location
Chamonix

Walk in a winter wonderland and wind your way slowly uphill, to secluded forest spots, frozen waterfalls and marvel at the beauty of the mountains. 

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Mer de Glace glacier hike

Location
Chamonix

Experience one of the best known glaciers in the Alps, safe in the hands of an experienced local guide.

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Outdoor Ice Rink, Les Houches

Outdoor Ice Rink

Location
Les Houches

This open air ice rink is open throughout the winter months from late December to the end of March. It is situated on the main road just opposite the exit toward the train station and the motorway.

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About activities in Chamonix

The main draw for people coming to Chamonix in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding. However, there’s other activities to do in Chamonix in the summer. 

Whether you're just looking for something to do when the lifts close or you simply don't ski, we promise you, you'll have no time to get bored here!

With five different parts of the valley to ski in, and a wealth of off-piste areas, the valley has something for every level of experience. There are around 150km of piste, 65 ski lifts, the pisted terrain ranges in altitude from 950m to 3,300m and not forgetting the world famous Vallée Blanche descent - a 20km long route that takes you from the Aiguille du Midi down 2,700m to town.

What to do in Chamonix?

Chamonix is an outdoor activities paradise. The Alpine town and its surrounding mountains offer hundreds of things to do for every ability and every age.

 Some activities are perfect for solo travellers while others are more suited to romantic couples. Families and groups will also find a wide range of things to do in Chamonix. 

From relaxing to full on adrenaline, from child friendly to adults only, from outdoor fun to bad weather indoor activities, there is something for everyone in Chamonix.

Activities Guest Card

The Chamonix guest card ('carte d'hôte') is valid throughout the year (for the duration of your stay) and entitles you to various discounts throughout the valley, such as reductions at all the sports and cultural facilities including the swimming pool, ice rink, museums and covered parking. 

If you do not receive one when you check into your accommodation, you can buy one from any of the tourist offices in the valley. You can find out more about the various advantages it offers from the tourist office website.

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