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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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Indoor climbing wall

Indoor climbing hall for learning, training & improving techniques

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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Ski joering

Horse-driven back-country skiing experience, fun for the whole family

Location
Les Houches

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

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Montagnard museum

Musée Montagnard et Rural, showing old mountain lifestyles with temporary exhibitions

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.

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Merlet wildlife park

Chamonix nature and animal park with marmots, chamois and bouquetins

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.

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Horse riding centre

Discover the mountain on horse back or take lessons in their arena

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.

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Cinebus cinema

Cinema in the centre of Les Houches

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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Outdoor ice rink

Outdoor skating with Mont Blanc views in the village centre

Location
Les Houches

Located in the village centre, next to the slopes of Le Tourchet, the outdoor ice rink in Les Houches enjoys a beautiful setting with stunning views across the Mont Blanc massif.

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