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Guides & Tours 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.

3-Day Mont Blanc Ascent, Chamonix Mont Blanc

3-Day Mont Blanc Traverse by Tacul & Maudit Summits

Location
Chamonix

Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is without a doubt the most breathtaking and beautiful mountain in the world, and every year many mountaineers ascend this famous peak.

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Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides, Chamonix

Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides

Location
Chamonix

Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialises 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 trek

Location
Chamonix

Strap on your crampons for a scenic stomp across the frosty wasteland known as the Mer de Glace.

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Mountain guides

Location
Chamonix

Trust this local team of High Mountain Guides (UIAGM), ski and snowboard instructors, all of whom have the highest level of state qualifications. 

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3-Day Mont Blanc Ascent, Chamonix Mont Blanc

5-Day Mont Blanc Training Course & Ascent

Location
Chamonix

This two to three training course is followed by a three-day ascent and is for people with a high level of fitness. An unforgettable experience, to reach the summit will test the skills you have learnt along the way.

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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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