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Guide / Tour 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.

ESF Snowshoeing, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley

Guided snowshoeing

Location
Chamonix

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

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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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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.

A group of people are walking up a snowy mountain

Mont Blanc ascent - three days

Location
Chamonix

Reach the summit of the highest peak in Western Europe with a professional guide.

Two people snowshoeing up a snowy slope, facing majestic snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

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. 

Alpine Via Ferrata Experience, Chamonix

Guided via ferrata

Location
Chamonix

Halfway between hiking and climbing, via ferrata is a thrilling mountain activity that promises plenty of adrenaline and fun. Secured to a lifeline and supervised by a guide or climbing instructor, you progress safely along a route equipped with cables, ladders, and bridges.

2 Day Guided Hiking, Chamonix

Private guided hiking in the Chamonix Valley

Location
Chamonix

Discover the flora and fauna of the valley with an experienced, local guide.

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Private guided rock climbing

Location
Chamonix

Improve your climbing skills with instruction from a professional guide.

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Enduro guided mountain biking

Location
Chamonix

Get kitted up and head to the chairlifts with your guide!

Two people in wetsuits and helmets are canyoning through a narrow, rocky gorge with rushing white water. One in red stands by, while another in blue navigates the current.

Canyoning adventure

Location
Chamonix

A fun and exhilarating activity to share with friends or family.

A red and white tourist train is parked on a street in front of Alpine chalets and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Petit Train de Chamonix

Location
Chamonix

The Chamonix miniature tourist train runs daily during the season and is an easy way of discovery all the local history.

a climbing route

La Via des Evettes via ferrata

This via ferrata route is split into two sections which you reach on foot in around 20 minutes from the top of the Flégère cable car. 

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Merlet wildlife park

Location
Les Houches

Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.