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Les Praz

A beautiful village with access to the ski lifts and a challenging golf course

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Les Praz is a small picturesque village on the outskirts of Chamonix. The village is surrounded by forests and streams making it an idyllic mountain hideaway and a popular place to live. You will find many chalet-style properties in this area. It is also home to a number of good bars and restaurants.

Les Praz and Les Bois are just outside of Chamonix Town, en route to Argentière. They're two tranquil spots dotted with gorgeous chalets.

Who should stay in Les Praz and Les Bois?

If you're looking for high-end, large chalets and luxury accommodation with hot tubs, home cinemas and enough space to build an army of snowmen in the garden, this is the area of the valley for you.

Most of the hotels, apartments and chalets here have exceptional panoramic views of the whole Chamonix Valley from Le Tour across to Les Drus, the Aiguilles, Mont Blanc and down to Les Houches.

Les Praz is a quiet village located close to the Flégère ski lift and ski area, with an 18-hole golf course and a couple of small shops, bars and restaurants. In winter, this area receives the most sun in the valley.

Beyond Les Praz is the beautiful area of Les Bois, boasting numerous extravagant holiday accommodation options in peaceful settings.

Perched a couple of hundred metres up the south side of the valley, above Les Bois, is the hamlet of Le Lavancher where you will find some more luxury accommodation possibilities in a beautifully serene spot.

The church is the hallmark of Les Praz. It is an incredibly popular place for couples from all over the world to have their wedding photos taken outside, although you can sadly no longer get married here. With its classic interior, including stained glass windows and glorious mountain setting, it is hard not to appreciate it.

LocationDistance from Chamonix (km)Best for
Vallorcine15Traditional alpine charm
Le Tour11.5Proximity to Le Tour ski area
Argentière9Proximity to Grands Montets ski area
Le Lavancher6Seclusion
Les Tines4.5Quiet hamlet vibe
Les Praz/Les Bois2.5 to 3Proximity to Brevent-Flegère 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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Try the restaurant at Les Lanchers hotel for some of the best food in the village.

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There is plenty on offer both in the winter and summer months. During the winter the Flégère cable care gives skiers and boarders access to the ski area which has a good selection of moderate to difficult pistes. It is also linked to the Brévent ski domaine which has plenty of off-piste to keep more advanced skiers entertained. Les Praz also offers a great 6km circuit cross-country ski area.

Once summer arrives there are several walking and mountain biking trails that start in Les Praz. Visitors enjoy taking the path up from the valley floor to view the stunning surrounding scenery from the La Floria café, where they can also enjoy a delicious lunch before carrying on to the refuge at Lac Blanc.

Les Praz also has its very own renowned 18-hole golf course which includes a clubhouse, driving range and pro shop on site.

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You'll find Le Petit Social on the main road through the village is open all day and into the evening, very popular with locals and tourists alike for après-ski drinks that somehow end up lasting all night. They often have DJs playing and sometimes local eateries provide a pop-up tasting menu.

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Chalets in Chamonix

The choice of chalets in Les Praz range from small and cosy to large and luxurious. One thing you can be sure of is the great mountain views all around them!

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There is a small selection of apartments available in the village, most within easy reach of the lift at Flégère and the variety of hiking and cycling trails around the area.

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There is a small selection of hotels to choose from in Les Praz, all within a short walk to the mountain lift at Flegere.

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How to get to Chamonix

It is just a 20-minute walk from the main town or alternatively you can take a 10-minute bus or train ride. Bus and train services run regularly from Les Praz along the entire valley making Les Praz easily accessible to all.

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