Le Tour

A typical Savoyard village nestled at the far end of the Chamonix Valley

featured in Towns & Villages Updated 23 July 2024

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.

Sights & Attractions in Chamonix

Chamonix nature and animal park with marmots, chamois and bouquetins

Parc de Merlet
Musée Alpin de Chamonix currently closed for renovations, planned reopening: end of 2025

Alpine Museum
A modern museum dedicated to the history of Chamonix located on its oldest street

Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine
Public library and exhibitions in central Chamonix with great kids section

Municipal library
Musée des Cristaux has a collection of minerals and crystals collected in the valley

Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
South-facing mountain with amazing views of the Mont Blanc massif which sits across the valley

Le Brévent
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Things to do in Chamonix

Le Tour is a quiet village away from the hustle and bustle of Chamonix centre, with just a few cafés, restaurants and places to stay. If you're looking for somewhere close to beginner slopes this could be the place for you.

In winter there are some beginner-friendly pistes as well as more advance back-country and cross-country skiing. In total there is over 40km of cross-country skiing routes. If you're into speed riding, or just want to watch, there's a speed riding zone close to one of the chairlifts.

In summer the area is a hot-spot for hikers and mountain bikers, the latter ride on dedicated trails so that there's no cross over with walkers, so everyone can enjoy the mountains at the same time. The many walking trails offer spectacular views of the Chamonix Valley and the surrounding mountains.

Why not stay in a mountain hut, or take a guided glacier walk?

Outdoor hands-on photo instruction in the Chamonix Valley with photographer Teresa Kaufman

Teresa Kaufman Outdoor Photography Classes
Full day hiking with a private guide in Chamonix

Guided Hiking Day Trip
Personalised holiday itinerary planning & private tour-guide service with local tour guide Teresa Kaufman

Chamonix Holiday Planning & Travel Scout - Teresa Kaufman
Enjoy the trip of a lifetime with these qualified tandem paragliding specialists - All year round

Tandem Paragliding
11-night classic walker's Haute Route trek from Chamonix to Zermatt

Classic Haute Route Trek
Marriage proposals, wedding ceremonies in nature, events, family portraits & outings in the spectacular surroundings of Chamonix

Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Photoshoots
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Dining in Chamonix

There is a small cluster of mountain restaurants in Le Tour and a couple of cafés just by the bottom of the lift station, open in the winter and summer months.

Traditional Savoyard cusine in the Flégère ski area open for lunch in winter

Restaurant Refuge de la Flégère (winter only)
Good value sourdough pizza in the Neapolitan tradition, take away or delivered

The Dainty pizza take away
Enjoy the views from this mountain restaurant at the top of the Flégère gondola at 1,913m

L'Adret de la Flégère Restaurant
The spot for craft beer and tacos in Chamonix

Stories & Beer
Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views

La Piazza Restaurant
American cuisine, craft beers, cocktails, and homemade baked goods

Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
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Chalets in Chamonix

There are a small number of chalets in Le Tour, available both in summer and winter.

1 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 2

Brigitte's Mazot Chalet

6 Sep 20257 Nights1-2 peopleSelf-catered
€1,030
4 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix - Les Bois. Sleeps 10

Du Bois Chalet

21 Jun 20257 Nights1-10 peopleSelf-catered
€5,000
3 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix - Hameaux. Sleeps 8

Solstice Chalet

13 Sep 20257 Nights1-8 peopleSelf-catered
€1,850
5 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 11

Grand Cru Chalet

6 Dec 20257 Nights1-10 peopleSelf-catered
€4,250
4 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 10

Les Tissourds Chalet

20 Sep 20257 Nights1-10 peopleSelf-catered
€3,932
5 bedroom chalet in Les Houches. Sleeps 10

Altura Chalet
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Apartments in Chamonix

Since Le Tour is so small there are a small selection of apartments for you to choose from!

1 bedroom Apartment in Chamonix. Sleeps 6

La Riviere Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment

13 Dec 20257 Nights1-6 peopleSelf-catered
€697
1 bedroom Apartment in Chamonix - Centre & proche centre. Sleeps 4

Choucas Apartment

13 Sep 20257 Nights1-4 peopleSelf-catered
€685
4 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix - Les Bois. Sleeps 10

Du Bois Chalet

21 Jun 20257 Nights1-10 peopleSelf-catered
€5,000
4 bedroom chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 9

Scandinave Chalet
3 bedroom chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 11

La Chaumière Chalet
2 bedroom Apartment in Servoz. Sleeps 4

Le Mont Petit Apartment

6 Sep 20257 Nights1-4 peopleSelf-catered
€1,311
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Hotels in Chamonix

Concept hotel with restaurants, après-ski, live shows & spa, at foot of pistes

La Folie Douce Hotel

21 June 20257 Nights
€1,949
Scandinavian simplicity, opposite train stop for easy access to whole valley

La Chaumiere Mountain Lodge
A three star aparthotel in Chamonix

Chamois Blanc Apartment Residence
Smart, modern, boutique-style hotel in the town centre with spa facilities

Faucigny Hotel
Alpine-style hotel, ideally located in the centre of Chamonix

Lyret Hotel
Good quality, modern accommodation in the centre of Chamonix

Pointe Isabelle Hotel
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Directions

Le Tour can be reached best by car, as the train only takes you as far as Montroc. It takes around 25 minutes to drive here from the centre of Chamonix.