Maison de l'Alpage museum
This little museum is housed in the same building as the post office and library in the village centre of Servoz.
2 day excursion to ski Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc on skis is the ultimate way to reach the highest peak in western Europe. This is an epic end of ski-season challenge!
The thrill doesn't stop at the summit; a breathtaking off-piste descent from 4810m down the north face will take you down the Bosses ridge, then down the Bossons glacier back down to Chamonix.
It is strongly recommended that you already have some ski touring / ski mountaineering experience, and that you can ski off piste competently in all snow conditions.
The best time to ski Mont Blanc is mid-April to mid-June.
Itinerary
Night before
Meet with your guide in Chamonix for a briefing and gear check. Your guide will bring you your gear you have requested from them, or accompany you if you need to purchase or rent boots or any additional gear.
Day 1: Grands Mulets hut (3 to 5 hours (depending on snow conditions and fitness)
Take the cable car from Chamonix to the Plan de l'Aiguille (2310 m). With skins on skis, you will traverse the Pèlerins and Jonction glaciers to arrive at the Grands Mulets hut (3057 m). Altitude range: +700m.
Day 2: Ascent of Mont Blanc (4810m)
You will ski across the glacier to the base of the Nord du Dôme ridge. From here there is some climbing to do while carrying your skis on our backpacks across short sections of 35 to 40 degrees.
You then reach the summit of the Dôme du Goûter, then follow the Bosses ridge to the summit of Mont Blanc.
Depending on snow conditions, you may need to climb the final section of the ridge.
With a rest and some time to take in the extraordinary view from the summit, you will commence the ski descent-of-a-lifetime to the Mont Blanc tunnel if the snow cover allows, or to the Plan de l'Aiguille.
This is a long day at high altitude that demands fitness, endurance, and good ski and crampon technique.
Altitude range: +1700m and -3800m or -2600m
Hours: 8 to 10
The ascent can also be done by the three summits route (via the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the Cosmique hut) if conditions allow.
You will be provided with a Ski Touring list when you book. Anything you don't have you can rent from the company.
This little museum is housed in the same building as the post office and library in the village centre of Servoz.
Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.
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.
Brévent is the closest summer lift to the centre of Chamonix and its impressive rocky summit rises to 2,525m above sea level.
Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
At an altitude of 2000m facing the Mont-Blanc massif, welcome to their restaurant, La Bergerie de Planpraz.
This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.
Whether you’re hungry or thirsty after a day in the mountains, Big Mountain Basecamp has you covered. Come for fresh craft beer, a relaxed restaurant atmosphere, an on-site micro-brewery, a large sunny terrace, shady beer garden and a take-out beer shop.
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, offering generous portions, warm hospitality, and a menu that consistently delivers hearty, satisfying flavours after a day on the mountain or during a relaxed evening out.
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
Using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, these pizzas are made with a sourdough crust prepared from mother yeast, two flours, sea salt, water and extra virgin olive oil, then left to rise for at least 72 hours for light, easy digestion. They use San Marzano and Yellow Datterini tomatoes and the freshest fior di latte mozzarella. With sustainability in mind, only a couple of organic meat options are offered, keeping the menu thoughtful and delicious.
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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.
At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam.
The Chamonix-based photographer Teresa Kaufman proposes naturally-lit photoshoots to capture and illustrate quality memories in outstanding surroundings.
Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!
At the summit of the Aiguille du Midi you will find the Vallée Blanche!
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