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Les Houches summer lifts

Gondola access to VTT and hiking trails and the Tour du Mont Blanc route

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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.

In summer the Prarion gondola and the Bellevue cable car operate, plus you also have access to the Tramway du Mont Blanc train which leads from St Gervais all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle, a popular place for mountaineers to start their ascents from.

The Prarion gondola and the Bellevue cable car both accept mountain bikes, as one of the few areas in the Chamonix Valley with a dedicated downhill mountain biking area, plus you can take bikes on the first and last train of the day on the Tramway du Mont Blanc.

Just a short walk along the mountain top will bring you to the start of the Tour du Mont Blanc route and plenty of other hiking routes and trails which connect to neighbouring resorts.

Sights & Attractions in Les Houches

Sights & Attractions in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    Chamonix nature and animal park with marmots, chamois and bouquetins

    Parc de Merlet

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

    Montagnard museum

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    Gondola access to VTT and hiking trails and the Tour du Mont Blanc route

    Les Houches summer lifts

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Things to do in Les Houches

In summer there are lots of hiking and mountain bike trails that criss cross the area. You can drop over the top of the Col de Vosa into St Gervais and take the Tramway du Mont Blanc or the Mont Blanc Express train back.

Things to do in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    Nature walks for the disabled in Chamonix, including the visually impaired, hard of hearing or autistic youngsters

    Teresa Kaufman Adaptive Sensory Walks in Chamonix

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    Discover, taste & photograph an authentic Chamonix and its surroundings

    Teresa Kaufman Discovery Walks & Mini-Photoshoot

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    Experience the energy of Mont Blanc while recharging your batteries with a renaissance experience face to face with the glaciers

    Teresa Kaufman Chamonix Valley Vortex Walk

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    Tree top activity course in the woods

    Mont-Blanc Forest

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

    Centre Equestre Du Mont-Blanc

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

    Montagnard museum

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Dining in Les Houches

Dining in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    Burger bar, pizza joint and French Savoyard all rolled into one relaxed and fun environment

    Rocky Pop Restaurant

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    Restaurant and bar right at the foot of the pistes, near the Bellevue lift in Les Houches

    Kitsch Inn Bar and Restaurant

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    A 'must visit' mountain restaurant in Les Houches only accessible by foot or on skis or snowboard

    Les Vieilles Luges Restaurant

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    A busy mountain restaurant with regular live music, enjoy lunch in the sun on the slopes

    Le Hors Pistes Restaurant

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    Traditional Savoyard cuisine near the Bellevue lift with a cosy, warm interior

    Le Basilic Restaurant

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    Pizza, pasta and local specialities in the restaurant of the Hotel St Antoine

    Le Saint Antoine Pizzeria Restaurant

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Nightlife in Les Houches

Nightlife in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    Funky, fun and unique bar within hotel on the outskirts of Les Houches

    Rocky Pop Bar

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    Restaurant and bar right at the foot of the pistes, near the Bellevue lift in Les Houches

    Kitsch Inn Bar and Restaurant

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    Après-ski bar and restaurant ideally located at foot of Les Houches cable car

    Le Spot

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Chalets in Les Houches

Chalets in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    1 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 2

    Brigitte's Mazot Chalet

    6 Sep 20257 Nights1-2 peopleSelf-catered
    €1,047
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    1 bedroom Chalet in Chamonix. Sleeps 3

    Stephen's Mazot Chalet

    6 Sep 20257 Nights1-2 peopleSelf-catered
    €1,098
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    6 bedroom Chalet in Les Houches - Les Chavants. Sleeps 12

    Leandre Chalet

    30 Aug 20257 Nights1-12 peopleSelf-catered
    €6,000
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    5 bedroom Chalet in Les Houches. Sleeps 12

    Norel Chalet

    29 Nov 20257 Nights1-12 peopleSelf-catered
    €9,452
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    4 bedroom chalet in Les Houches. Sleeps 8

    Fleur De Lys Chalet

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    4 bedroom Chalet in Les Houches. Sleeps 8

    Pres des Cimes Chalet

    21 Jun 20257 Nights1-8 peopleSelf-catered
    €2,800
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Apartments in Les Houches

Apartments in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    1 bedroom Apartment in Chamonix. Sleeps 6

    La Riviere Residence - 1 Bedroom Apartment

    13 Dec 20257 Nights1-6 peopleSelf-catered
    €697
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    3 bedroom Apartment in Chamonix - Centre & surroundings. Sleeps 8

    Orchidee Apartment

    1 Nov 20257 Nights1-8 peopleSelf-catered
    €2,100
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    2 bedroom Apartment in ChamonixMontBlanc. Sleeps 6

    Royale Apartment

    4 Oct 20257 Nights1-6 peopleSelf-catered
    €1,102
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    1 bedroom apartment in Chamonix. Sleeps 4

    Outa Apartment

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    1 bedroom apartments in Chamonix. Sleeps 4

    Standard Le Genepy Apartments

    11 Oct 20257 Nights1-2 peopleSelf-catered
    €865
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    1 bedroom Apartment in Chamonix. Sleeps 6

    La Ginabelle Premium

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Hotels in Les Houches

Hotels in Les Houches, in Les Houches

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    Concept hotel with restaurants, après-ski, live shows & spa, at foot of pistes

    La Folie Douce Hotel

    21 June 20257 Nights
    €1,949
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    An aparthotel with a spa in Chamonix

    La Ginabelle Premium Residence

    21 June 20257 Nights
    €2,267
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    Alpine-style hotel, ideally located in the centre of Chamonix

    Lyret Hotel

    21 June 20257 Nights
    €1,794
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    Well-equipped self-catered apartments in the heart of Chamonix

    La Riviere Apartment Residence

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    Good quality, modern accommodation in the centre of Chamonix

    Pointe Isabelle Hotel

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    Central, modern apartments situated in lovingly converted historic building

    Le Genepy Aparthotel

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Directions

You can access Les Houches most easily by one of the local buses or by car. 

Parking

There is a large car park at the Prarion gondola. 

Train

There is a train stop in Les Houches but it's a very long walk from there to get to the bottom of the lift.

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When to come

Take a look at all the lift opening dates and timetables.

How to get passes

You can buy tickets directly from the lift station or buy a Mont Blanc Multi-pass in advance on line. 

More inspiration...

Find your way around with our maps, read about summer hiking and walking or mountain biking.

If you're looking for winter lift access head over to our ski pass prices.

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Map of the surrounding area

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