Get a close up look at the glacier towering above Argentière
A lift-accessed high altitude hike above 2,000m, with some of Chamonix's most picturesque views of the valley.
This walk takes you to a spectacular viewpoint over the ice falls of the Argentiere glacier at 2,338m altitude. Advancing at an average speed of one metre per day, this is a truly impressive glacier.
IGN3630 map is recommended
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
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.
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.
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.
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
The Chalet-Refuge de Lognan is en route and serves good simple food.
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift. Find “Maison des Drus” products and takeaway pizzas in the snack bar, to be enjoyed on the terrace facing the ski slopes. At the self-service restaurant, enjoy a hot and filling meal without wasting your skiing time. The large room with exposed timbers offers a space to warm up and the terrace offers a place to relax.
Right on the edge of the Lognan piste in Grands Montets, this restaurant with it's a large sunny terrace and chic interior is the perfect spot for lunch or après drinks during a day on the mountain.
Situated on the main road, here you'll be delighted to find great quality home-cooked food.
Anybody who is serious about their skiing (or après-skiing!) has partied in the bar after tackling the world famous Grands Montets. During the summer this is a great place to head for lunch which can be taken on the outdoor terrace
Open in summer and winter, this charming restaurant serves all the traditional Savoyard dishes including farçon, fondues, omelettes, gratins and croutes.
Take to the skies with Evolution 2. The most exciting and beautiful way to see the breathtaking views - you are guaranteed to leave with memories of a lifetime!
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.
Directions for when the cable car reopens in 2026:
Having taken the Grand Montets cable car up to the Croix de Lognan, follow the EDF track that passes underneath the Herse chairlift (open winter only) to the sub-glacial water supply galleries above the Chalet-Refuge de Lognan (where incidentally they serve some truly delicious home-made tarts!).
From here you have two options to reach the view point; either continue up the ski run where the gradient is more gentle and the terrain underfoot is easier, or take the steep path along the top of the moraine, which undoubtedly has better views but is more difficult.
Return by the same route.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.
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