Le Tour

There will be a number of parties and events happening this Halloween at some of the best venues in town and neighbouring villages.

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

This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past. 

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.

The museum is currently closed for renovations

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

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.

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

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.

Their restaurant located in the Flégère ski area has been completely renovated for this winter.

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, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.

Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.

L'Amnesia (formally Le Garage) is ideally located near to the Aiguille du midi cable car in Cham'Sud and is a legendary Chamonix nightclub and melting pot for all the late night (and sometimes all-night) party-goers!

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.

What could be better than relaxing in the sun on a south-facing terrace facing Mont Blanc?

La Folie Douce Hotels first opened in 1981 and quickly became THE place to be for après-ski on the slopes, thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.

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, The Janssen is the ideal place to marvel at the ever-changing light that dresses Mont Blanc.

'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This is a fairly short, easy run that can be done in about an hour. It’s about 25km there and back, the climb averaging just 3% or so. 

This ride is 62km there and back with a demanding climb from Finhaut up to the top of the Emosson dam (averaging 8.5% with a couple of sections over 10%).

This ride is about 60km there and back with a less demanding climb than Emosson from Le Chatelard up to Col de Forclaz (average gradient 5.8% and never steeper than 8%).

Depending how keen you are there are many classic cols within a few hour’s drive. At the other side of Megeve, Flumet is a good start point for the Col de Aravis or the Col des Saises. Further on is Beaufort for Cormet de Roseland (but this would make for a long day).

This is an 80km ride there and back with a long climb back from Martigny to Col de Forclaz.

This short but challenging ride can be done in half a day, including getting from Chamonix to the start point and back. It is a 15km climb with 855m of ascent that passes by farmhouses and old chalets, through a couple of quiet little villages and amongst dense pine forest to emerge on a sunny plateau with stunning views of the valley below.

The Haute Route, (also known as The High Route or Mountaineers' Route) is the route undertaken on foot or by ski touring between Chamonix, France, and Zermatt, Switzerland.

This hike is one of the classic Chamonix “balcon” hikes, a group of trails that pass along either side of the valley taking in some of the best views and most beautiful places along the way.

This route takes you through the high altitude grazing pastures of the Col de Balme and along a vertiginous ridge up to a pinnacle that looks out over both the Chamonix valley and over the back into Switzerland.

There are two ways to approach this beautifully renovated refuge. The steep path that skirts its way alongside the Le Tour Glacier, or via the chairlift to the top of the Le Tour ski area and making a long mellow traverse.

This walk situated at the top of the valley offers incomparable views of the entire Mont-Blanc range, as well as the Le Tour and Argentière glaciers.

This walk leads you along the Vallon de Berard to the Refuge de la Pierre à Berard where you can enjoy stunning views back towards Le Buet. 

An exhillerating mountain water experience travelling down rivers or streams within a canyon by a variety of means including walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming.

Experience the perfect way to see areas of the valley that are otherwise inaccessible with Evolution 2. Are you looking for the ride of your life? Because these beautiful alpine rivers will turn into exhilarating playgrounds for fun!

Experience the most aquatic all out activities with Evolution 2. Are you looking for the ride of your life? Because these beautiful alpine rivers will turn into exhilarating playgrounds for fun!

Enjoy rafting, hrdrospeeding and more in the summer time with Yellow rafting.

A lovely brand new four bedroom chalet tucked away in a quiet area of the valley

This recently renovated chalet offers a cosy, homely feel and lets you fully appreciate the surrounding nature. Enjoy the private suite, a fully equipped kitchen, and multiple living areas that provide privacy and comfort within a group.

A fantastic four-bedroom modern ski chalet sleeping 10 people next to La Flegère ski lift. Maison des Praz is a great place to explore Chamonix valley in summer or winter.

Chalet Blaitière is a chalet with everything you could hope for in a modern alpine retreat. Light and airy, it blends an open-plan layout with a contemporary twist on traditional chalet style, featuring cutting-edge décor and furnishings.

Chalet Grelettes, built in 1844, is a beautifully renovated farmhouse in Les Houches that blends authentic charm with modern comfort.

A luxury ecolodge mountain chalet situated in the sought-after Les Frasserands hamlet in the Chamonix Valley. With a focus on design, comfort and sustainability, this chalet is the perfect base for all your mountain adventures.

A fantastic four-bedroom modern ski chalet sleeping 10 people next to La Flegère ski lift. Maison des Praz is a great place to explore Chamonix valley in summer or winter.

Traditional apartment ideally located in the centre of Chamonix, close to the Chamonix train station.

Chez Florence is ideally located to enjoy all that Chamonix has to offer, tucked away on a peaceful road yet just a short stroll from the centre. Refurbished in 2019, this comfortable apartment features warm timber furnishings and a classic Alpine feel, with stunning views of Mont Blanc. It’s the perfect accommodation for a family or a group of friends.

Chalet Kuma is a truly luxurious retreat on the slopes of the famous Kandahar ski piste.

Located at the heart of Chamonix, the “La Ginabelle” residence proposes spacious apartments with an excellent standard of facilities and services. Ideally located for easy access to the finest tourist sites: the little Montenvers train will take you to the “Mer de Glace” while the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car will carry you up to magnificent summits.

You will feel like you’re holidaying in your second home when you book this chalet located right next door to the hotel.

La Ginabelle offers cosy, alpine-style apartments, just steps from shops, restaurants and mountain adventures. 

Stay in the heart of Chamonix-Sud at Le Chamois Blanc, a charming residence close to shops, the train station and cable car.

In the heart of Chamonix, close to all amenities and within walking distance to the Brevent cable car with views of Mont-Blanc.

Hotel Lyret blends Alpine charm with modern creativity, offering a unique stay where art and hospitality come together.

Ideally located, the hotel has 45 spacious, well appointed bedrooms with great views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains.

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.

A bright apartment with a view of the Aiguilles Rouges, in a quiet and well-connected area of ​​Les Gaillands.

Chalet Rachasses is a sizeable, 4-bedroom chalet with an independent, 1-bedroom apartment in an enviable position in les Bossons, just to the west of Chamonix centre. Built in 1971 as a gite with workshop below, the chalet was substantially renovated in 2021 to create a family home with plenty of ancillary space.

Nestled on the hill at the entrance of Les Praz village, nice chalet (Built on a land of 530 m2)

Available to move into from June 2025. This lovely chalet is a perfect blend of tradition and modern convenience, recently renovated and in impeccable condition.

Apartment for sale Les Praz – 100 m² 4-room apartment in renovated farmhouse with balconies and Mont-Blanc view.

Four bedroom chalet in les Bossons a quiet and residential area, 5 minutes by car from Chamonix or 15 minutes by bike via the new cycle path. Also 5 minutes by car to Les Houches.