La Fruitière Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.

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Hydrospeed experience with a guide in Chamonix
Experience the most aquatic all out activities with Evolution 2. Are you looking for the ride of your life? Because these beautiful alpine rivers will turn into exhilarating playgrounds for fun!
Have you been rafting and are looking for the next challenge? Are you ready for an amazing white water experience? Take on the swirling rapids, the beautiful scenery and churning waves of the alpine river with expert supervision and full safety equipment!
Hydrospeeding is body rafting down the rapids. Wearing a full wetsuit, with flippers to propel you along and a foam river sledge that serves as both a rudder and a shield, the idea is to descend the river head first, using the currents.
There are two hydrospeed trips available of varying duration and difficulty:
Passy Discovery - 2hrs on the river & 3hrs total time including briefing & transfer
Suitable for families with kids from 11 years old. 8km of navigation with 6 rapids with views of the Mont-Blanc, it's ideal for a first approach of the white-water rafting.
Chamonix Action - 1hr155min on the river & 2hr30 total time including briefing & transfer
The 6km course in Chamonix is the sportiest on offer - also on the Arve River (same as the Passy), but starting from Chamonix, it's narrower & faster with more rapids! Children have to be 14 years old to take part.
The above activities are restricted to summer months only (usually May to mid-September, weather dependent).
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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, offering generous portions, warm hospitality, and a menu that consistently delivers hearty, satisfying flavours after a day on the mountain or during a relaxed evening out.
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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Italian restaurant next to the Savoy nursery ski area with an outdoor terrace and fantastic views. If you're looking for authentic Italian pizza then try out La Piazza. It's right next to the nursery slopes at the Savoy and is the ideal place to refuel after a day skiing. Enjoy homemade pizzas and Apérol Spritz whilst admiring the mountains on their incredible terrace.
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Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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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.
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.
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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