Sports & Fitness in Chamonix — 2 of Our Favourites

With 1250m sq. of climbing surfaces, and more than 100 routes to the roof, ranging from 16 to 21 metres in height. There is a beginners wall, a kid's wall, a bouldering room and even a cafeteria. All necessary equipment is available for hire. Complete beginners can make a first ascent of the indoor climbing wall with instruction from local guides. Open to adults and children 5 or over.

They offer for private or group lessons for younger individuals or group lessons. But also one-week courses during school holidays. Their training programs for beginners will allow those who are new to climbing the chance to discover climbing in a safe environment. Learn belay techniques and how to understand the body language of other climbers. How to make your first movement on the wall, and to complete your first routes.

There is also a sports hall where you can join in fitness sessions such aerobics, dance, circuit training, step class, stretching and toning classes. They also have children's sports classes and ballet lessons, a bouldering wall, ice rink, sauna, steam room (hammam) and swimming pool.

The indoor pool is 25m long and also features a separate children's pool with bubble jets and a water slide. There is also a 50m outdoor pool open in the summer months.

Unlike many public swimming pools is France, Speedo style swimming trunks are not mandatory for men.

The main sports centre opens at different times of the year.