Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
Action Outdoors Activity Holidays
A huge range of mountain activities from skiing to MTB to trail running
Action Outdoors in conjunction with UCPA offer various winter and summer activity holidays in Chamonix so you can enjoy doing the sports you love as well as discovering new ones without having the hassle of taking care of all the logistics.
Their concept is a unique one and one that is perfect for anyone seeking an adventure holiday, whether with friends, partners or as a solo traveller. The range of multi activity holidays and activity courses they offers is huge. Your week will be full of both adrenaline and adventure but at the same time, the staff remember that you are on holiday and must relax too!
If you are looking to take your sport to the next level or want a week trying out new activities then here are just a few of the thing they have on offer:
- Skiing (on & off-piste)
- Snowboarding (on & off-piste)
- Speed riding
- Ski-touring
- Mountaineering Courses
- Climbing Courses
- Trail Running Courses
- Trekking and Walking Holidays
- Mountain Biking
All their experienced guides are fully qualified in their chosen sport so you can rest assured you'll be in safe hands.
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What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
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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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Les Bossons glacier
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.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Cross Country Tandem Paraglide
Enjoy a longer flight than the usual tandem paraglide and experience an amazing trip above the mountains to give you an incredible feeling of flying like an eagle.
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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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Guided Snowshoeing
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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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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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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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!
