Les Houches

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This restaurant is part of the popular Rocky Pop Hotel, opened in December 2016, whose ethos is "joy and togetherness".

This restaurant serves tasty, good value Indian cuisine for lunch, dinner and to takeaway.

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.

Brilliantly located in the heart of the Les Houches Prarion ski area.

This restaurant is located right in front of the Bellevue cable car in Les Houches.

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.

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.

Found at the bottom of the Bellevue cable car, Le Spot is perfectly located for for lunch or an après-ski drink.

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.

This is the original form of back-country sking and is horse drawn, plus great fun!

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.

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.

Zip wires, rope bridges and tree top courses in the woods in Les Houches.

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.

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 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.

If you have a big supermarket shop to do in Sallanches then this is a good way to slip in a nice training ride but it does need a co-operative partner to drive the car back... unless you cycle down there to start with!

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%).

But once you've made the climb, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley. 

For those keen to discover the majestic beauty of the Mont Blanc, but perhaps a little too scared of heights to contemplate a full ascension of Western Europe’s highest peak, then the Tour du Mont Blanc is for you.

Starting and finishing at the animal park in Merlet this full day walk takes in the summit of the Aiguillette des Houches, Refuge Bellachat and offers a magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc Massif.

This hike is a pleasant stroll through the bucolic high alpine meadows of Les Houches, making life easy by using the lift system at either end.

This hike is more of a gentle stroll to a picturesque alpine meadow full of flowers and rustic wooden chalets.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Gorgeous ski-in/ski-out 4 bedroom chalet on the slopes in Les Houches

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.

Stephens' Mazot is a cosy wooden retreat, a charming small chalet set in a peaceful garden, yet just a short stroll from the centre of Chamonix.

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

Chalet Scandinave, sleeping up to six adults and three children, is ideally located near the Flégère ski lift and Chamonix’s golf course. In good snow conditions, you can ski all the way back to the chalet!

The chalet in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc has 5 bedrooms and has capacity for 12 people. The chalet is 300 m².

A wonderfully-positioned, three-bedroom ski-in apartment located between the bottom of the famous 'Coupe du Monde' ski run and the Prarion ski lift. This accommodation is ideal for those seeking easy, hassle-free, ski-in access to the slopes.

Chalet ideally located near Chamonix in a peaceful area, offering beautiful mountain views. The chalet includes free parking right outside and a spacious terrace where you can relax and enjoy the scenery in tranquillity.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, our charming apartment offers a perfect home-away-from-home for families seeking a relaxing mountain getaway. With its comfortable accommodations and array of amenities, this property is the ideal base to explore the stunning natural beauty of the French Alps.

The Residence La Riviere with its wooden facades is located in the district of Chamonix Sud, 300 m from the Aiguille du Midi cable car and 5 minutes from the resort centre.

The most beautiful 6 bedroom chalet in Les Houches close to slopes. This chalet is simply stunning, a 2 year labour of love to convert this old farmhouse into a modern and elegant masterpiece with every modern comfort included.

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.

Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.

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

Completely renovated in Scandinavian style, Le Faucigny is a charming small hotel in the town centre. Whether you're with family or friends or enjoying a romantic getaway, the hotel provides the ideal setting for a pleasant stay in the legendary Mont-Blanc valley.

This hotel offers stunning alpine views, a vibrant atmosphere, and thoughtful amenities for families. Enjoy spacious rooms, an outdoor heated pool, yoga, spa treatments, and activities for all ages right at the foot of the ski slopes.

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

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

Great family home with lovely sunny terrace and garden, ideal for primary residents or weekend getaways from the hustle and bustle of Geneva.

A good-sized 7-bedroom chalet situated just outside Chamonix in Les Bossons. On 3 levels, is run as a Bnb by the current owners and has been very well maintained. 

Pure Mont Blanc is a brand-new development of 24 apartments, to the north-east of les Houches village centre, just over a 5-minute walk to the main square. Each apartment comes with an outdoor space, whether a balcony or terrace, plus parking, storage cellar and access to a communal bike store.

Fantastic opportunity to own a ski in ski out alpine retreat or year round family home in a quiet, elevated, sunny location, just a short drive from Chamonix.

T2 + cabin in Les Houches: surface area of ​​41.84m2 and terrace of 8.16m2.

A brand-new development of 12 apartments just 250 metres from the Les Houches town square. The apartments will be finished off to the highest quality and will have large balconies or terraces to make the most of the wonderful mountain views.