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Le Tour

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

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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.

Beyond Argentiรจre is the small village of Le Tour accessing the Domaine de Balme ski area.

Who should stay in Le Tour

The skiing on offer in Le Tour is ideal for beginners. It's gentle and generally sunny here, making it a good choice for families.

Combined with the spectacular views back down the Chamonix Valley, this area is well worth a visit. Just bear in mind that the village is small, so basing yourself here means that accommodation and dining options are pretty limited.

LocationDistance from Chamonix (km)Best for
Vallorcine15Traditional alpine charm
Le Tour11.5Proximity to Le Tour ski area
Argentiรจre9Proximity to Grands Montets ski area
Le Lavancher6Seclusion
Les Tines4.5Quiet hamlet vibe
Les Praz/Les Bois2.5 to 3Proximity to Brevent-Flegรจre ski area
Chamonix0Being in the heart of things
Cham Sud0.75Central location
Les Bossons3.5Easy access to Cham via cycle path
Les Houches8.3Proximity to Les Houches ski area
Servoz16Easy access to Evasion resorts
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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.

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Le Tour is a quiet village away from the hustle and bustle of Chamonix centre, with just a few cafรฉs, 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?

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

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

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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.

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