Bivouac in the Mountains

This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past. 

The museum is currently closed for renovations

The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.

Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.

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.

In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.

This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.

Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.

Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.

Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.

Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.

This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Chamonix-based photographer Teresa Kaufman proposes naturally-lit photoshoots to capture and illustrate quality memories in outstanding surroundings.

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.