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Les Bossons

A growing village situated under its own glacier with a train station and post office

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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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  2. Dining in Chamonix
  3. Events in Chamonix
  4. Things to do in Chamonix
  5. Chalets in Chamonix
  6. Holidays Rentals in Chamonix
  7. Hotels in Chamonix
  8. How to get to Chamonix
  9. Property For Sale in Chamonix

Sights and attractions

The village is situated opposite the stunning Les Bossons glacier and has breath-taking views of Mont Blanc. The glacier is the longest in Europe at 7km long and is visible from pretty much everywhere in town. In the summer there is a chair lift, which is the starting point for the Pyramides and le Jonction hiking trails, and also has Chalet du Glacier des Bossons where you enjoy a drink and the scenery from their terrace.

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Dining in Chamonix

There is a limited choice of restaurants in Les Bossons but the few there are, are pretty good! The Aiguille du Midi Hotelโ€™s gourmet restaurant is a popular place to have a delicious evening meal. 

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Things to do in Chamonix

Back on the valley floor, Les Bossons has direct access to some great walking tracks including the Petit Balcon Sud which runs from Servoz to Argentiere. From the Petit Balcon you can connect to walks around the Merlet Animal Park, Brévent and Flégère.

The village activities aren’t just limited to walking. Les Bossons boasts its own Olympic ski jump where a number of competitions take place throughout the winter including the French Championship. During the summer, it is also the end of the 7km, grade-2 rafting route which takes you right through the centre of Chamonix.

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Chalets in Chamonix

Given its tranquil location and picturesque surroundings, Les Bossons is home to a number of luxury chalets.

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Holidays Rentals in Chamonix

There are a small number of apartments to rent in Les Bossons in both summer and winter and you can pretty much guarantee they will have great views of Les Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers!

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Hotels in Chamonix

There are a small number of hotels in Les Bossons.

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How to get to Chamonix

The village is well connected to the rest of the valley and the ski areas via regular local bus and train services, making it an attractive destination for tourists all year round.

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