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Sights in Argentiere — 2 of Our Favourites

Discover and book the top Argentiere sights

An image of Alpine flowers and rocks on a hiking trail near chamonix mont blanc

1. Aiguille Rouge nature reserve

Location
Chamonix

The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve was created in 1974 and is a bio-diverse area of around 16,000 hectares with spectacular views of the Col des Montets. There is an information centre where you can find out about the animals and plants of the area and buy a drink or snack.

The nature trail is very easy to follow and the route is marked by numbered granite blocks. The whole circuit takes no more than 45 minutes at a leisurely stroll; to find out more please read our article on short family hikes in hiking in the Chamonix Valley.

This is a summer only activity, should you wish to discover the area in winter you can book a snowshoe tour with a number of local mountain guide companies.

Lift station at Les Grand Montets in summer in Chamonix

2. Les Grands Montets, Chamonix - Argentière

Location
Argentiere

The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres. 

From here you can walk over towards the Refuge de Lognan where you'll see the impressive Argentière glacier creeping down the mountain. 

You can take mountain bikes on the cable car in summer giving you access to a couple of single tracks trails down through the trees and back to the valley floor. 

There are lots of hiking trails accessible from this area too.