Du Bois Hotel & Chalets
Friendly atmosphere & great service in the peaceful village of Les Houches
A warm, welcoming atmosphere and individual service makes this hotel a place that feels like home. They offer you a quality service, where the little things matter. A peaceful retreat to get away from the noise and stress of the big cities. Perfect for relaxing alone, as a couple or with the family, for work or for pleasure.
The three-star hotel is located in the charming village of Les Houches, 5 kilometres from Chamonix in the heart of a peaceful and relaxing environment. Only minutes away from the hotel are the local ski slopes, the hiking tracks, Italy and Switzerland and access to all all of the area is easy by road or bus. Warmly decorated in the Savoy chalet style, you are sure to be impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the hotels staff who will do their best to make your stay most enjoyable. It has 43 comfortable bedrooms and 8 brand new flats for up to 10 people.
All bedrooms are decorated with care - the wood gives a traditional Savoyarde feeling. The hotel also has interconnecting rooms for the families, a stunning view of either the Mont-Blanc range or the surrounding high Alpine mountains. A combination of charm and comfort assures a pleasant stay.
The hotel's facilities are excellent - after a long day, what is more enjoyable than to relax in the saunas and dive in the heated indoor swimming pool. Furthermore, for those wishing to work and pleasure, or for corporate events, the conference room Salle Belle Époque, is especially available for your meetings and conferences.
The hotel offers an excellent welcome, whether you are a family, a group, or a couple looking for a romantic getaway. Short breaks or longer stays are equally available and they are happy to offer you a package adapted to your wishes.
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The Bar
Harry’s Bar will welcome you for a last drink before a peaceful night at the foot of the Mont Blanc.
The Restaurant
At the hotel's Restaurant Le Caprice, you can enjoy traditional French cuisine as well as local Savoy specialities by the open log fireplace.
Ski Hire nearby
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Place de la Fruitiรจre
Ski & Snowboard Rental Across the Car Park from the Bellevue Cable Car. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
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Proshop Folie Douce Hรดtel
You canโt wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Donโt worry, weโll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Chamonix!
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Serge Cachat Sports
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Serge Cachat Sports store!
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Munari Sport
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the NetSki Munari Sports store!
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Mercure Bossons
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Chamonix? Just visit the Skiset Mercure Bosson Sportsย store!
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Pointe Isabelle Hotel
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Le Whymper Hotel
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Faucigny Hotel
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Chamois Blanc Apartment Residence
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La Chaumiere Mountain Lodge
This mountain lodge enjoys a prime location just metres from the ski bus stop and local train station, with the town centre only a short walk away. Recently refurbished, it now features a smart, modern interior.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Les Houches
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Adaptive Sensory Walks in Chamonix
In 2012, the photographer/author Teresa Kaufman hosted her first group of autistic adolescents on a Discovery & Photo Walk in the valley of Chamonix. She is now introducing a 5 Senses Walk for disabled visitors - visually impaired, hard of hearing or autistic youngsters.
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Teresa Kaufman Discovery Walks & Mini-Photoshoot
An opportunity to get in the picture with Teresa Kaufman as your personal photographer, guide and story teller. This is the perfect activity accessible to everyone; children, adults, grandparents - easy walking, incredible scenery, a moment to share. Non-skiers will love it in the winter. An activity to experience with loved ones or to give as a gift.
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Chamonix Valley Vortex Walk
Chamonix-based photographer and writer Teresa Kaufman has been hosting Discovery & Photo Walks since 2011 in the beautiful and energy-charged environment of the Chamonix Valley. Orignally designed for budding photographers visiting Mont Blanc, Teresaโs walks have started to appeal to a different kind of visitor - those looking for a digital detox from the internet and social networks in order to reconnect to nature in Chamonixโs fantastic landscapes.
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Cinebus Cinema
Les Houches cinema is located in the village centre just next to the Mairie. It has just one screen and the space can also be used for conferences and presentations.
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Mont-Blanc Forest
Zip wires, rope bridges and tree top courses in the woods in Les Houches.
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Indoor Climbing Wall
The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. The Mont Blanc Escalade is located in Les Houches and is open all year.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Les Houches
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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
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Rocky Pop Restaurant
This restaurant is part of the popular Rocky Pop Hotel, opened in December 2016, whose ethos is "joy and togetherness".
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Le Delice Restaurant and Cafรฉ
Le Delice in Les Houches serves fresh seasonal dishes made from scratch, including two flavour-packed burgers with homemade fries. There are veggie vegan and gluten-free options, plus a great drinks list with beers on tap cocktails and local liqueurs. Whether you're after lunch dinner or just a drink it's a welcoming spot with something for everyone.
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La Ferme des Agapes
This restaurant is located right in front of the Bellevue cable car in Les Houches.
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Les Vieilles Luges Restaurant
An authentic Alpine farmhouse with a charming ambience and great food. Located right in the middle of Les Houches ski resort, this chalet serves delicious home-cooked local produce.
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Gandhi Restaurant
This restaurant serves tasty, good value Indian cuisine for lunch, dinner and to takeaway.
Nightlife nearby
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Kitsch Inn Bar & Restaurant
Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.
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Rocky Pop Bar
This bar is situated in the Rocky Pop Hotel which opened in December 2016. The hotel aims to break the mould of traditional style hotel accommodation with its flamboyant, fun and unconventional approach.
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Le Spot
Found at the bottom of the Bellevue cable car, Le Spot is perfectly located for for lunch or an aprรจs-ski drink.
Sights nearby
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Montagnard museum
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.
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Les Houches summer lifts
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.
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Parc de Merlet
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.
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Les Bossons glacier
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.
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Tramway du Mont-Blanc
The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from the bottom of the valley in Le Fayet all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,380m above Les Houches.
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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.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Chamonix Mont Blanc Golf Course, Les Praz
Chamonix has one of the most beautiful 18 hole golf courses in the Alps.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Chamonix
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Les Houches Foyer de Ski de Fond (Cross-country Skiing)
Les Houches has 2 cross-country ski areas, both of which are free to use.
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Bellevue Ski Pass Office
Bellevue is a cable car lift located in the centre of Les Houches, easily accessible by bus or by car, it has a large car park.
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Prarion Ski Pass Office
The Prarion gondola gives access to the whole of the Les Houches ski area; the local bus stops right outside and there is a car park within just a few minutes walk.
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Brรฉvent Ski Area & Lifts
The Brรฉvent gondola delivers efficient high-speed access to the ski area, from the centre of Chamonix town - almost.
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Aiguille du Midi Ski Pass Office
The Aiguille du Midi summits at a height of 3,842m and is the starting point for the famous Vallรฉe Blanche off-piste route. There is a dedicated lift pass office here which can sell you tickets not only for the Midi but also any of the other lifts in the valley.
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Montenvers Ski Pass Office
This ticket office not only sells tickets for the Montenvers train but also all other lift passes for the area that Compagnie du Mont Blanc cover.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Chamonix
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Les Houches
Les Houches is one of the largest towns in the Chamonix Valley, spreading over 8km from Vaudagne and the Col de Voza at one end, towards the bottom of the Taconnaz glacier and the Merlet Animal park at the other.
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Les Bossons
Les Bossons is a sleepy little village just a five-minute drive from the centre Chamonix on the road to Les Houches. It is fairly spread out and consists mainly of chalet-style properties and is popular with families due to its school.
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Chamonix Mont Blanc
Chamonix is a lively market town known as both a world-class ski resort and mountaineering destination. Consequently, it is bustling with activity, in both the winter and summer seasons. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Chamonix is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4,810m) - the highest in Western Europe.
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Les Praz
Les Praz is a small picturesque village on the outskirts of Chamonix. The village is surrounded by forests and streams making it an idyllic mountain hideaway and a popular place to live. You will find many chalet-style properties in this area. It is also home to a number of good bars and restaurants.
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Argentiรจre
Argentiรจre is a picturesque village within the Chamonix Valley and is just a short 10-minute car journey from Chamonix town. This charming village has been less affected by wealthy tourists and ex-patriots from various countries who have chosen to make their living in the mountains. It therefore retains a lot of authentic French charm and has a beautiful unspoilt high street with patisseries, boulangeries and wine bars.
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Le Tour
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix Valley in the Domaine de la Balme area. Take a stroll around the back streets to see some of the classically Alpine-style houses and the church dome. Look up to see the glaciers reaching down towards you, which are really impressive even in the height of summer.