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Things To Do in Les Houches

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The main draw for people coming to Chamonix in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Chamonix Activities Guide.

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Cinebus Cinema

Location
Les Houches

Les Houches cinema is located in the village centre just next to the Mairie. It has just one screen and the space can also be used for conferences and presentations.

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Ski Joering Mont Blanc

Location
Les Houches

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

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Indoor Climbing Wall

Location
Les Houches

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.

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Parc de Merlet

Location
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.

Mountaineer Museum, Les Houches

Montagnard museum

Location
Les Houches

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.

Mont-Blanc Forest, Les Houches

Mont-Blanc Forest

Location
Les Houches

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

Centre Equestre Du Mont-Blanc, Les Houches

Centre Equestre Du Mont-Blanc

Location
Les Houches

This horse riding centre is situated in just up the hill from the train station in Les Houches. The centre is open all year round and has both an indoor and outdoor arena.

Outdoor Ice Rink, Les Houches

Outdoor Ice Rink

Location
Les Houches

This open air ice rink is open throughout the winter months from late December to the end of March. It is situated on the main road just opposite the exit toward the train station and the motorway.