Les Bossons glacier
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
Mountain guides
Ski guiding, off-piste, glacier skiing, or take on the famous Vallée Blanche
Trust this local team of High Mountain Guides (UIAGM), ski and snowboard instructors, all of whom have the highest level of state qualifications.
Chamonix has some of the most famous off-piste skiing and snowboarding in Europe, if not the world.
You may think powder snow and off-piste is only for experts. If you've always wanted to try skiing in powder or venturing off-piste, their team of mountain guides (who are also ski and snowboard instructors) can teach you the techniques whilst taking care of your safety. They will ensure you enjoy the Chamonix mountains in winter as never before.
Their high mountain guides can guide you through some spectacular back country skiing, including the Vallée Blanche glacier - a 23km downhill that includes 19km of glacier with 2,800m of vertical descent. You can also receive training in avalanche awareness and mountaineering.
They will always ensure you ski and snowboard the right slope at the right time according to your skill and ability.
If you're more experienced and looking to try more challenging off-piste action you must try the Grand Montets from the top lift. Ski on glaciers, discover another way of skiing in a different setting, get away from the piste in utmost security and if you need, your guide will offer professional coaching and advice to improve your skills.
Skiers or snowboarders must be able to comfortably ski red pistes, control their speed, sideslip, ski at a safe speed and follow in tracks. Having off-piste skiing experience is better, but your mountain guide ski instructor can coach you along the route to maximise your enjoyment and enable you to improve your skills!
All their team are fluent in English and French to ensure effective communication and understanding when high up on the mountain.
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What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Parc de Merlet
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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Montagnard museum
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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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Chamonix
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
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Pointe Isabelle Bar and Bistro Restaurant
This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.
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Le Mayen Restaurant
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.
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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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3-Day Mont Blanc Traverse by Tacul & Maudit Summits
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, is without a doubt the most breathtaking and beautiful mountain in the world, and every year many mountaineers ascend this famous peak.
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Canyoning
An exhillerating mountain water experience travelling down rivers or streams within a canyon by a variety of means including walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming.
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Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche
Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism. Based in the Chamonix Valley, at the foot of the Mont Blanc range, they have all the experience and expertise to make your dream adventure become a reality.
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Tandem Paragliding
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Cinema VOX
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
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Mer de Glace glacier trek
Strap on your crampons for a scenic stomp across the frosty wasteland known as the Mer de Glace.
