A fun and exhilarating activity to share with friends or family.
Canyoning adventure
3hrs guided canyoning experience at the Barberine waterfall
Canyoning has been described as Mother’s Nature's water park. Slide down natural toboggan runs carved out over centuries by water, jump into rock pools, and abseil over waterfalls.
Work your way down a watery canyon with your qualified, professional guide. Everything is optional, and there are easy alternatives if there is something that you don’t want to do.
Sporty canyon: Reach the most spectacular obstacles (jumps, zipline & slides) for those who seek real action (all obstacles can be bypassed!)
Family Canyon: Depending on the participant's age and capacities, adapt the jumping and abseiling heights (all obstacles can be bypassed!)
Obstacles: abseils up to 25m, jumps up to 4m, zip line depending on the attendance in the canyon.
Location: At Vallorcine, 25 minutes from Chamonix (transport not included)
Level: 8-9 years old minimum, you need to know how to swim.
Session: 3h in total with 2h of activity and 1h of preparation and access path.
Season: From May to October , depending water level.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Chamonix
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Le Mayen Restaurant
Traditional alpine cuisine served in a restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, it's the perfect place for traditional alpine cuisine with a modern twist.
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La Bergerie de Planpraz Restaurant
Mountain restaurant featuring wood-fired flavours from the Savoie and Italy
At an altitude of 2000m facing the Mont-Blanc massif, welcome to their restaurant, La Bergerie de Planpraz.
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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Good value sourdough pizza in the Neapolitan tradition, take away or delivered
Using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, these pizzas are made with a sourdough crust prepared from mother yeast, two flours, sea salt, water and extra virgin olive oil, then left to rise for at least 72 hours for light, easy digestion. They use San Marzano and Yellow Datterini tomatoes and the freshest fior di latte mozzarella. With sustainability in mind, only a couple of organic meat options are offered, keeping the menu thoughtful and delicious.
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Pointe Isabelle Bar and Bistro Restaurant
Central hotel with a stylish restaurant and bar popular with locals and holidaymakers alike
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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Big Mountain Basecamp Bar & Restaurant
Local craft beer, artisan pizzas and epic mountain views in the heart of Chamonix
Whether you’re hungry or thirsty after a day in the mountains, Big Mountain Basecamp has you covered. Come for fresh craft beer, a relaxed restaurant atmosphere, an on-site micro-brewery, a large sunny terrace, shady beer garden and a take-out beer shop.
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La Petite Cuisine Restaurant
Family-style restaurant ideally located next to the Savoy nursery ski area
Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Photography workshop - "L'Art du Regard"
Inspiring half-day in nature, led by an award-winning photographer
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.
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Cinema VOX
English films and digital 3D equipped
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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Tandem Paragliding
Soar above the Alps: tandem paragliding adventures for every age and skill level
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.
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Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche
Experience a guided off-piste ski or snowboard adventure on the 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
Enjoy the trip of a lifetime with these qualified tandem paragliding specialists - All year round
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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Guided snowshoeing
Half day or full day private guided snowshoeing walks
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
