June in Chamonix: What's on and weather

This short but challenging ride can be done in half a day, including getting from Chamonix to the start point and back. It is a 15km climb with 855m of ascent that passes by farmhouses and old chalets, through a couple of quiet little villages and amongst dense pine forest to emerge on a sunny plateau with stunning views of the valley below.

This ride is about 60km there and back with a less demanding climb than Emosson from Le Chatelard up to Col de Forclaz (average gradient 5.8% and never steeper than 8%).

This is a fairly short, easy run that can be done in about an hour. It’s about 25km there and back, the climb averaging just 3% or so. 

Depending how keen you are there are many classic cols within a few hour’s drive. At the other side of Megeve, Flumet is a good start point for the Col de Aravis or the Col des Saises. Further on is Beaufort for Cormet de Roseland (but this would make for a long day).

This is an 80km ride there and back with a long climb back from Martigny to Col de Forclaz.

This ride is 62km there and back with a demanding climb from Finhaut up to the top of the Emosson dam (averaging 8.5% with a couple of sections over 10%).

The rolling grassy slopes of Le Tour look more like the terrain around the Les Gets and Morzine resorts than the rest of the valley, so it’s no surprise that Le Tour has some of the most accessible mountain biking in Chamonix (1,264m to 2,270m).

Les Grands Montets (1,235m to 3,300m) is another great area for mountain biking. An excellent route is from the top of the Lognan cable car down to the village of Lavancher.

Head towards the Lac de Gaillands where you veer off to the right, alongside the climbing wall. From here keep going along the river path towards Les Houches.

Chamonix has number of dedicated mountain biking areas and lots of natural single track which you can either access by lift or bike up.

Trails here range from gentle intermediate to advanced tree and steep gradient runs. 

You can take the valley train between Chamonix and Servoz, particularly useful if you want to avoid the 300m height gain for the cycle back up, or there’s a few ways to cycle between them.

Here’s an opportunity to let a professional photographer capture the true bond between a man and his dog... cat, or otherwise!

At the summit of the Aiguille du Midi you will find the Vallée Blanche! 

Join an award-winning photographer for a half-day course focused on improving your observation, exploring light, and developing your photographic eye. This workshop is suitable for all levels, ages, and equipment types.

Mont Blanc on skis is the ultimate way to reach the highest peak in western Europe. This is an epic end of ski-season challenge!

Discover the unforgettable sensation of flying high above the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley on a tandem paragliding adventure. Whether it’s your first time in the air or you’re craving an adrenaline-fuelled experience, each flight is designed to showcase the Alps from their most spectacular angle.

Explore the fantastic natural scenery around Vallorcine, Le Tour and Montroc by going off the beaten track on snowshoes!

The Fête de la Musique is a celebration that takes place every summer solstice on 21 June in cities, towns and villages across France.

Grand Parcours Alpinisme Chamonix is open to all to learn and improve your mountaineering skills.

Come and discover the produce of this local farm in Les Houches.

If you’re a fan of trail running then the Marathon du Mont Blanc is the ultimate challenge. The main event covers 42km and climbs over 2,000 metres, this high-altitude race is for the super-fit.

Intimate on-mountain clinics led by the best mountain guides and top class athletes.

Every year Chamonix hosts the IFSC Climbing World Cup, and some of the best climbers in the world descend on the resort for three days of fantastic climbing action.