These mountain guides are the perfect choice if you're staying in Vallorcine, Le Tour or Montroc and want to explore the valley off the beaten track.
Mountain guides
Off-piste adventures with experienced guides around the Chamonix Valley
A ski-guiding service whereby you can explore the wonders of the Mont Blanc range across the French, Swiss and Italian borders on half-day or full-day expeditions.
Their guides will take you alone or with a group of your friends or family to go off the beaten track and discover some of the most beautiful spots on the mountain. They will tailor the trip to whatever you want to do, and will both guide you and give you some great ski advice and tips to help you progress off-piste.
If you would like to discover the off-piste that the Chamonix Valley has to offer, ESF Vallorcine mountain guides will show you the best spots for safe powder filled descents. You can even have a go at ski touring or do the famous Vallée Blanche off piste itinerary with them.
Vallée Blanche
Access is via the Aiguille du Midi cable car and from there follows the fabulous off-piste glacial descent down to Chamonix itself, snow conditions permitting.
If it is not possible to ski all the way back to town then you'll ski as far as the Mer de Glace ice caves and take the historic Montenvers railway. This outing is not exclusive to expert skiers, if you are a good confident skier on varied terrain, in good physical condition and looking for a challenge, you too could make this dream a reality!
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What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Maison de Barberine museum
Museum dedicated to life in the valley from ancient times to present day
Situated in an 18th century house, the Barberine museum is dedicated to showing pastoral life of the Vallorcine people in the valley since the 18th century.
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Le Tour and Vallorcine, Chamonix Valley
Summer lifts giving you access to the Swiss border, hiking and MTB trails
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix valley in the 'Domaine de la Balme' area with access to some great hiking and mountain bike trails.
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VerticAlp funiculars and train
Just over the border to Switzerland you can journey up to the Emosson Dam
At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam. Â
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Aiguille Rouge nature reserve
Walk amongst this protected natural area and enjoy beautiful scenery in the summer
The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve was created in 1974 and is a bio-diverse area of around 16,000 hectares with spectacular views of the Col des Montets. There is an information centre where you can find out about the animals and plants of the area and buy a drink or snack.
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Les Grands Montets, Chamonix - Argentière
CLOSED SUMMER 2025 Head up to get great views of the Argentière glacier
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.Â
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
Cable car and chairlift giving access to lots of great hiking trails and Via Ferrata
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Vallorcine
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Le Café Comptoir Restaurant
Situated at the end of the Foret Verte piste, near the base of the Vallorcine gondola
Café Comptoir is open winter and summer, this place serves delicious food in a beautiful mountain-side setting.
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La Ferme des Trois Ours Restaurant
Savoyard cuisine made with local produce served up in this traditional wooden farmhouse
Nestled just over the Col des Montets in the beautiful surroundings of Vallorcine, this wonderful restaurant serving traditional dishes from the region.
What to do
Things To Do in Vallorcine
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Snowshoe guided walks
Half day and full day snowshoe walks in Vallorcine
Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!
