Explore Chamonix-mont-blanc from Grand Hotel des Alpes

It is difficult to cycle this pass without glancing over your shoulder to take in the views of the Aiguille du Tour, the Chardonnet, the Aiguille Verte and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Gradient: 3.5%

Green and flowery plateau. Panoramic balcony facing Mont-Blanc. Departure area for free flight and paragliding. Take the path to the left of the gondola and follow it along the parking lot, then leave the path to the left leading to the Pierre à Ruskin. Take the forest track passing under the cables of the cable car. Shortly after, turn left onto the path that crosses a fairly dense forest, but offers pleasant views of the valley. Cross the Petit Balcon Sud. We quickly reach the Plan des Chablettes where some ruins of a creamery remain. Then continue to climb following the signs for Planpraz - Altitude 2000. More information is available at the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide. Warning : Trail conditions are subject to change, please check before you leave.

Scenic viewpoint over the Mont Blanc Massif at the edge of the Aiguilles Rouges and Carlaveyron Nature Reserves. From the Route des Moussoux, take the Montée des Moëntieux to the Petit Balcon Sud, cross it and continue on a winding path through undergrowth to the junction with the path from Bois Prin and Les Bossons. Turn right, first into the forest, then through an avalanche corridor to Plan-Lachat (ruins) (1,576 m) 1 h 30. Follow the path into the clearing, leaving the sentier des Gardes on the right, cross a small forest and continue past a large bell tower over the vegetation on a number of switchbacks to Bel-Lachat. Other routes are possible from Les Bossons, Les Houches or Le Brévent. Further information available from the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide. Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.

Alpine pastures on the Montagne de Blaitière overlooking the valley. Surprising view of the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Ascent 2h From the Grépon parking lot at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, follow the signs for Pré du Rocher to reach the mountain pasture where the chalets of Blaitière-Dessous (1708m) are located. Add 1 hour if you want to go up to Blaitière - Dessus Further information available from the Tourist Office or the Office de Haute-Montagne and in our trail guide. Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you set off.

Halfway between Chamonix and Montenvers, let yourself be transported to the small chalet of Caillet on the historic path leading to the Mer de Glace. From the Biollay parking lot, just a few steps from the Montenvers station, head up towards the Planards business park. Take the 4x4 track. At the intersection, turn right towards Montenvers via Caillet. Continue along the path through the woods, crossing the railroad line. After a few hairpin bends and a traverse, you'll reach Chalet de Caillet (1590 m) in around 1h30. Other routes from Les Bois to Les Praz de Chamonix. Cross the bridge after the mer de glace campsite. Park your car. Cross the bridge and continue on your left. Pass the farms and take the forest path on your right. After 3 bends, cross the 4X4 track and continue along the path to the chalet. Allow 1h30 for the walk. From the Mer de Glace: take the path that starts behind the Hôtel du Montenvers. It takes 1 hour to reach the chalet. Further information available from the Tourist Office and the Office de Haute Montagne. Please note: trail conditions are subject to change, so check before you go. For a breathtaking view, take the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi. On the way back, stop at the Plan de l'Aiguille, cross the Balcon Nord, climb to the Signal, then descend to the Hôtel du Montenvers and rejoin us for lunch or a short break. Allow a good half-day.

A waterfall near the entrance of the Mont-Blanc tunnel. In a lovely green setting, this is the last in a series of waterfalls whose swirling, sparkling waters are one of nature's wonders. From the Grepon car park in Chamonix, on your right take Chemin la Fabrique de Sonnettes, which runs alongside Route Blanche. Cross the bridge over the mountain stream and head up to Les Molliasses. Continue past the forest track on your left. Turn right up to the road leading to the tunnel. Follow it for about 50 metres, then turn left to take a shortcut over a short distance. Continue upwards through the trees, ignoring the path from les Pelerins to your right. Others itineraries are available from Les Pélerins or on the road leading to Tunnel du Mont-Blanc. More information at the Tourist Office, the High Mountain Office, and in our hiking guide. Careful: Path conditions may change - remember to check the latest information before setting off.

A very pleasant walk through the cool of the woods at first, then above the tree line with magnificent views of the glaciers, the Aiguilles de Chamonix, Mont Blanc and the Grand Balcon Nord. From point I, go to the start by crossing the Grépon parking lot in the direction of the jumping board. Take the path on the right and follow it through the forest or corridor until you reach the forest track coming from Molliasses. Cross it under the cables of the cable car while going up in front of it, then leave on the left the path of the Pré du Rocher. Continue in the forest by the Plan du Trois. Continue above between big boulders until the refuge. Refreshment bar near the cable car. Private refuge : dormitories - restaurant at the arrival. Possibility to go back down by cable car. Other departure possible from Les Pèlerins. This hike allows you to walk to the Grand Balcon Nord and to reach the Montenvers - Mer de Glace site from the Plan de l'Aiguille (about 2h30). From here you can go down to Chamonix with the cramaillière train. Return to this itinerary : Le Plan de l'Aiguille - Chamonix : 2 hours More information available at the Tourist Office or the High Mountain Office and in our trail guide. Warning: Trail conditions are subject to change, please check before you leave.

Route linking Chamonix and the Mont-Blanc Tunnel. E-Bike Mont-Blanc France/Italy project. "Experience cross-border mountain biking by shuttle." Departure possible from every village in the valley. This route follows the Plan's K and T itineraries. Mountain bike guide available from all valley rental outlets and Tourist Offices. We strongly recommend that you wear a helmet and protective gear, and that you use a mountain bike suitable for downhill riding with an appropriate braking system.

Route linking Chamonix and the Mont-Blanc Tunnel. E-Bike Mont-Blanc France/Italy project. "Experience cross-border mountain biking by shuttle." This route follows the Plan's K and T itineraries. Mountain bike guide available from all valley rental outlets and Tourist Offices. We strongly recommend that you wear a helmet and protective gear, and that you use a mountain bike suitable for downhill riding with an appropriate braking system.

Loop to discover the Arveyron, the Mer de Glace and the Arve. This walk goes along the river and crosses the hamlets of Les Bois, Les Tines and Les Praz. Wearing a helmet and protective gear is highly recommended, mountain bikes suitable for downhill riding with appropriate braking systems. Mountain bike guide available at all the rental companies in the valley as well as at the Tourist Offices.

Born 200 years ago, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is the reference for mountain lovers. The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix perpetuates the passion and know-how of its elders, pioneers in the discovery of mountaineering. Summer is all about mountains in all their forms: from initiation to improvement, from our must-see trips such as the Tour du Mont Blanc, our junior raids, our Mont Blanc training courses... through our children's programs from 3 years old, to mountaineering in the biggest North faces!

In summer and winter, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix organizes activities especially for children and teenagers. From 4 to 6 years old, the Cham Mini-Loup lets your children discover the Chamonix Valley environment through a combination of fun and educational outdoor activities. From 7 to 13, Cham Kid offers a more sporting multi-activity program: rafting on the Arve River, zip-lining on the Accro'Park and hiking in the forest on Chamonix Valley trails. Cham Ado activities, for 14-18 year-olds, offer resolutely sporting adventures in the great outdoors: glacier outings, ice climbing, ski touring, rock climbing, mountain biking and Via Ferrata. The Kid and Ado stays guarantee your children a real immersion in the mountains, including nights in refuges or tents.

A team of passionate professionals at your service, to organize unforgettable vacations in the country of Mont Blanc in a warm atmosphere. Mountain Guides, Paragliding Instructors and Ski Instructors, we offer : KAILASH PARAPENTE : - Discovery tandem flight (from Planpraz or Plan de l'Aiguille) - Thrill-seeking tandem flight - Tandem flight XXL "Long duration - High mountain flight (from Aiguille du Midi, Grands Montets or Mont Blanc summit) Email : info@kailash-parapente.com KAILASH MONTAGNE : In winter : - Ski lessons - Vallée Blanche descent - Off-piste skiing - Ski touring - Snowshoe hikes In summer - Mont-Blanc ascents - A wide range of mountain courses to suit your needs - Canyoning in the valley and elsewhere - Via Ferrata in the valley and elsewhere - Hiking. Email : info@kailashadventure.com Visit our website to see all our activities. www.kailashadventure.com

Evolution 2 Chamonix - Experience the mountains all year round At Evolution 2 Chamonix, we don't just offer you activities: we offer you unforgettable experiences, shaped by the passion of our professionals and their love of the mountains. In summer and winter alike, our team of guides, instructors and enthusiasts will take you on adventures tailored to your needs: In winter, experience the thrill of off-piste skiing, learn to master the art of sliding on skis or snowboard, go snowshoeing or ski touring, or be tempted by an introduction to winter mountaineering. When the weather's fine, set off to discover the peaks on a hike, push your limits on a climb or mountaineering trip, fly over the countryside on a paraglider, raft down a river or test your balance on a mountain bike or via ferrata. The Evolution 2 spirit is a close-knit team, passionate about what they do and ready to listen, driven by the desire to share, pass on and amaze. Our guides aren't just guides, they're storytellers of emotions, nature passers-by and, above all, dream sellers. Our mission? To help you experience the mountains in a different way, in complete safety, in a friendly and authentic atmosphere. Because every adventure begins with an encounter, every outing becomes a memory.

This famous needle, which is one of the highest in Chamonix, has been an unmissable destination for visitors for more than 60 years. In just 20 minutes, the Aiguille du Midi cable car will take you from the centre of Chamonix to the high mountains, reaching an altitude of 3,842 m. From the top of its 3777m, the Aiguille du Midi and its terraces offer a 360° view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Thanks to an elevator, you can access the summit terrace at 3842m, to discover a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc. THE STEP INTO THE VOID ! Breathtaking! Thrill seekers will appreciate the new attraction of the site... a technological feat and unforgettable sensations! More than a thousand meters of vacuum under your feet, in this glass box, glazed on 5 sides... A small step for the visitor, a big step in the history of the Aiguille du Midi! Shivers guaranteed... THE TUBE A 32m long steel gallery to go all the way around the central piton of the Aiguille du Midi, at an altitude of more than 3,700m, without going back on your steps. VERTICAL SPACE An exceptional place, an exceptional idea.... The site of the Aiguille du Midi is the starting point of many mountain races, including of course the ascent of the mythical Mont-Blanc by the three Monts. Many famous mountaineers have left their mark there and it is to pay homage to these inventive and daring adventurers, of which Rebuffat is the most famous example, that the highest museum in the world will be created at 3777 m altitude. ESPACE MONT-BLANC A space for rest and contemplation... It offers you a view of the mythical summits of the massif. Sit down on the benches, facing the large windows, and rest but keep your eyes wide open! All year long a cafeteria and a souvenir store are open to you. The restaurant "3842m" invites you to taste Savoyard specialities in a unique setting. PANORAMIC MONT-BLANC Once at the top, don't miss the trip over the Glacier du Géant to reach the Pointe Helbronner in Italy. The gondola lift takes you over the seracs and crevasses to Pointe Helbronner in Italy (Attention: not included in the MONT-BLANC MultiPass). THE AIGUILLE PLAN Between Chamonix and the Aiguille du Midi, you can stop at the intermediate station of the cable car at the Plan de l'Aiguille. Located at 2310m, the Plan de l'Aiguille is the departure of the Grand Balcon Nord hike to the Montenvers site. Lunch at the refreshment bar or at the Refuge du Plan located at 15 minutes walk. A very pleasant break in the middle of the mountains ! PRACTICAL INFORMATION - Bring warm clothes, sunglasses and sun cream. - The visit is forbidden to children under 3 years old, not recommended for children under 5 years old. - The total visit lasts on average (including the journey) 2 to 3 hours. The visit time can be doubled depending on the number of visitors. - Times and frequency of departures vary according to the time of year and the number of visitors: consult the table and notes corresponding to the date of your visit. 4D IMMERSIVE CINEMA The first 4D immersive cinema dedicated to the mountain located in the departure station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car This new space awaits you at the departure of the Aiguille du Midi. Discover our first 4D projection "L'oiseau des Cimes". Duration of the film : 12 minutes Children : from 5 years old (+ 1.10 M) Payment and reservation on site at the cinema reception desk. Payment by credit card only

From Chamonix: first a gondola to Planpraz at 2000m, then a cable car to Le Brévent at 2525m. Here you'll enjoy 360° panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc chain. In summer, Planpraz is the starting point for many wonderful escapades, including Lac Cornu and the Grand Balcon Sud. It also offers an excellent launch area for paragliders. From the Brévent summit, a path leads in summer to the Aiguillette des Houches via the Bel-Lachat refuge. The Brévent slabs, facing Mont Blanc, form a pleasant, quiet climbing site just a 5-minute walk from the top of the cable car, . In summer, as in winter, take advantage of the beautiful sunny terraces for a moment of tranquillity and contemplation! Eating out: in Planpraz, "La Bergerie" offers traditional cuisine or fast food. At Le Brévent, for summer 2025, a small refreshment bar is open, while the restaurant "Le Panoramique" is undergoing renovation.

The famous rack-and-pinion train from Chamonix takes you to the Montenvers site at 1913 m. A breathtaking panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, Les Drus and the Grandes Jorasses. HIKING IN SUMMER It is possible to hike from the Montenvers towards the Plan de l'Aiguille: traversing via the grand balcon nord or take the descent to Chamonix via Les Planards or the village of Les Bois.

HEAD TO GENEVA FROM CHAMONIX-SUD STATION WITH THIS SHUTTLE TRANSFER! Travel from Chamonix-Sud station to Geneva with this shuttle transfer! Comfortably seated in your minivan, leave Chamonix and the slopes at the foot of Mont Blanc behind and head for Switzerland and Geneva. 

Based in Chamonix for 30 years, SESSIONRAFT is the historical specialist of the valley for white water sports. Located at the foot of the Montenvers, our base with changing rooms and toilets is close to the Chamonix leisure park, Session Raft offers you an unforgettable high quality experience in Chamonix. Visit the valley in a different way! For young and old alike. With its two possible departures, everyone will have a smile on their face and memories in their head... Rafting : Accompanied by your guide, you will combine the joys of rafting with the discovery of the Chamonix valley. Privileged point of view on the most prestigious summits, the rafting SPORTS, LEISURE or ADVENTURE in Cham is the spot of your vacations. Hydrospeed : For good swimmers and sportsmen, the Arve in Chamonix is a course well adapted to the practice of hydrospeed. Well equipped, you will have to negotiate the water movements to follow the guide, play in the rollers and surf the waves. Italy session : Class IV river Rafting : A very sporty course, from 16 years old on one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Hang on, it will swing! Equipment provided: Wetsuit, jacket, neoprene shoes, vest, helmet, gloves, fins, .... Equipment to bring : bathing suit and towel, goggles attachment. Facilities on site : Snack bar - Toilets - Shower - Luggage storage Session Raft proposes for the young people of the training courses Teenagers and training course PACKRAFT Every week during the summer, 5 days 5 activities... at a reduced rate for the local youth.

RENTAL/SALE/MAINTENANCE: ALPINE SKIING - CROSS COUNTRY SKIING - MOUNTAIN BIKING - ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKING - ROAD BIKING The Intersport store is located at the exit of Chamonix, outside the pedestrian zone, in the direction of the Flégère, Grands Montets and Tour areas. Very easy access by car : private parking in front of the store.

Have fun at the foot of Mont Blanc! The Chamonix amusement park offers a wide range of activities for children aged 1 and over: kiddy rides, carousels, water games, mechanical shovels, crane trucks and play areas. From 3 years: mini karting, slides. From age 4: trampolines and butterfly. From age 7: komet, looping rides, splash boat nautic jet. It's the biggest multi-leisure center in the Mont Blanc region. An ideal place to have a good time, with family, friends or groups.

Located at the bottom of the Valley, Lac Gaillands is just a few miles from Chamonix and the ideal place for a little family walk as you contemplate Mont Blanc and Bossons glacier. The ideal place for a family or friends break with Mont Blanc view. Many activities are possible, climbing, treetop trek, fishing The lake is just by the climbing wall on the way out of the hamlet of Les Pècles and near the delightful little Lac de l'Anglais, which tells the surprising story of an Englishman who loved Chamonix so much that he decided to buy the land here in 1886!

Le Dard is a superb waterfall towering 20 meters high at an altitude of 1,233 meters. It offers a beautiful viewpoint about 45 minutes from the centre of Chamonix. View over the Aiguilles Rouges range, the Les Bossons glacier and Mont-Blanc. From Le Grepon car park in Chamonix, turn right on the "Chemin à Batioret » path that leads to the Fabrique des Sonnettes Devouassoud bell workshop by Route Blanche. Cross the footbridge over the torrent and climb up towards Les Molliasses. Ignore the forest track on the left, and turn right as far as the Tunnel access road. Follow it for 50 meters or so then head left along the short cut for a short distance. Continue uphill through the woods, ignoring the path on the right that comes from Les Pélerins. Take the footbridge over the Dard stream and carry on up to the chalet.

A small but splendid body of water, Lac Bleu enchants hikers who are fond of mountain lakes and also impresses visitors who stop off at the Plan de l'Aiguille on their way up to the Aiguille du Midi. An easy trail that starts from the arrival point of the Plan de l'Aiguille cable car (about 15 minutes), Lac Bleu is set in a beautiful verdant landscape enhanced by the rocks and crystal-clear waters. Sweeping view over the Chamonix Valley.

A natural site, the glacier descends in a direct line from the summit of Mont Blanc (4807), the highest Alpine peak, by a cascade of ice in levels up to the altitude of 1180 meters, the lowest in the Alps for the terminal tongue of a glacier. The vertical drop of 3670 meters is the largest in the world, for a glacier descending in one piece from the top of the summit to its base. Numerous viewpoints allow to admire the color and the purity of the ice, the lateral moraines, the seracs and sometimes the serac falls.

Lac Cornu is a mountain lake located between the summit of the Index chairlift and Planpraz. The neighbouring Lacs Noirs are just ten minutes away. Located about 10 minutes from the Black Lakes. The Lac Cornu is snowed in or iced over almost 9 months of the year! It is a quiet and peaceful place from which you will be able to see most of the time, a beautiful band of wild ibexes, hanging on the walls surrounding this mountain lake.

The natural site of the Mer de Glace comes from the glaciers of Leschaux and Géant. The Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France: 7 km long, 40 km2 in area, 200 m thick, altitude 1913 m. Soak up the high mountain atmosphere of the place, contemplating the Drus (3754m), and the Grandes Jorasses (4208m), mythical summits that have seen so many mountaineers illustrate themselves in their faces. In 1741, the Englishmen Windham and Pocock, ignoring the local superstitions, visited the famous "glaciers" of the Chamonix valley, considered at the time as haunts of demons. Despite dire predictions, they came down alive and described for the first time what they called the Mer de Glace. 1880, the Grand Hôtel du Montenvers was inaugurated, the time when mules and sedan chairs brought the first tourists to the site, at an altitude of 1913m. In 1892, the project to build a railroad to reach Montenvers was launched. It aroused fierce opposition from Chamonix residents who feared the alteration of their valley and wanted to protect the jobs of the guides and muleteers. 1908, on August 9th, the line opened up to the place called "Caillet".

Come and watch the mountain animals roam freely in this animal park in a magical setting, at an altitude of 1500m, just opposite Mont-Blanc. RESERVATION ESSENTIAL RESERVATION REQUIRED WALK UP TO MERLET : From Les Houches or the Balcon Sud, let yourself be tempted by the ascent to Parc de Merlet on foot. The aim is simple: signs placed halfway up the Balcon Sud and the ascent from Les Houches station via Christ-Roi will present you with a code to memorize, which will change regularly, and will enable brave customers who decide to climb on foot to benefit from a discount at the Park entrance (on pronunciation of the code when purchasing the ticket). IN JULY AND AUGUST, TAKE THE SHUTTLE, FREE OF CHARGE: The 4 parking lots have around 150 spaces, but are quickly saturated in July and August! Parc de Merlet offers you a return shuttle service, so you don't have to worry about the 6 km climb, manoeuvring or parking! Leave your vehicle in the parking spaces provided at the Les Houches SNCF station and follow the sign to the shuttle departure point. 22-seater shuttle - no reservation required. This service is financed by the park; the amount of your contribution is left to your discretion. Thank you in advance!

Modern wood-fired brasserie, between Savoie & Italy South-facing terrace overlooking Mont Blanc Enjoy grilled meats, salads, suggestions of the moment. A takeaway on the lower floor allows you to have a quicker lunch break (homemade hot and cold sandwiches, tartiflette, pancakes...). To enjoy on the spot or to take away. On certain Sundays during the summer, at lunchtime, La Bergerie welcomes you in a sumptuous setting to the sound of jazz.

Chalet buvette next to the superb 20 meter high waterfall. View on the Aiguilles Rouges chain, the Bossons glacier and the Mont-Blanc. The Cascade du Dard restaurant offers a varied menu featuring home-made dishes based on local produce (cheese, charcuterie, wine...) and recipes from our region: Fondue, reblochonnade, and the famous "Farçon de mamie", a recipe handed down from generation to generation. But also salads, crêpes, omelettes, tarts... for a quick stopover. The chalet is open every day from June to September, and on Tuesday evenings in July and August.

The combination of a traditional log cabin and a contemporary and warm interior with a very careful decoration, in a privileged place at the edge of the 18-hole golf course, a few minutes from the city center. The Cabane des Praz offers inventive cuisine in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. With a superb view of the Mont Blanc range and a terrace open to the sun's rays, the restaurant welcomes you all year round from 10am for a coffee by the fire. A wide selection of wines to complement innovative dishes, fresh wild fish, grilled meats or simply a regional specialty. The place is ideal for any occasion, whether it's a romantic dinner with friends, a family meal or a wedding celebration.

Chalet buvette facing the Massif du Mont-Blanc and the Mer de Glace valley. Chalet buvette, offering drinks and snacks. Located above the small south-facing balcony, at the start of the route des Nants, the village of Les Praz or the hamlet of Les Tines (approx. 45 min. one way). Sunny terrace facing the Mont-Blanc range. Reservations strongly advised for lunch on site, by phone 06 23 50 37 76.

Organize your events by privatizing this historical place for a magical evening. Family welcome and exceptional view on the Aiguilles rouges, panoramic terrace and play area for children. For a lunch, snack or dinner at altitude? There's always a good reason to stop. Ethics in your glasses and plates! Here, only short circuits and producers selected for their proximity. A cuisine filled with love and history. Revisited recipes, cooked in an outdoor wood-fired oven to the delight of walkers! Plan your day and don't forget to book! - Lunch break from 12:30 - Sunset dinner (6pm to 9pm) Special for young hikers: the treasure hunt! Permanent treasure hunt with free participation. Discover the spirit of Lemoya and help him find his way back to his cave. Caillet is also winter! Make the chalet your own for an evening. (8-16 people) Aperitif at the ice bar and full menu by the fire. Drinks included. To ensure pleasure and safety, and depending on snow conditions, we require the presence of a mountain professional. Don't hesitate to contact us, we'll take care of everything! (separate service)

Welcome to the Buvette du Cerro! Accessible on foot, the Buvette du Cerro is located on the right bank of the Bossons glacier, between the Dard waterfall and the Plateau des Pyramides. Signposted path from Les Bossons and the various access parking lots (Dard and Cerro). Local, organic and zero-waste cuisine! La Buvette du Cerro offers home-cooked, organic, local and zero-waste food. In summer, the buvette is open every day until September 17, from 10.30am to 6pm, then will be open for the All Saints' vacation. No reservation necessary for lunch. A play area is available inside the bar for children (large sofa, coloring, board games, toys...). High chair and changing area available. Discover our menu, events and directions on our website! Please note that the itinerary via the Mont Blanc tunnel (Parking Cerro) is not recommended in summer (July and August) due to tunnel traffic. We advise you to park on the "route du Téléski" (which is a FREE parking lot), cross the bridge and then take the route des Songenaz. It takes 10 minutes to reach the hiking trail. The forest is magnificent and very wild. On hot summer days, you'll be kept cool!

Idyllic setting along a small river, accessible in 10 minutes on foot. Refreshment bar and snacks: coffee, tea, snacks and Savoyard snacks. Birthday parties for children. IN SUMMER : Games for children (0-8 years). Pony rides in July and August only. Ponies arrive on July 6. Recommended by the Guide du Routard for 10 years. IN WINTER : open during christmas and february vacations

Located on the edge of the Bossons Glacier, this friendly chalet with its flowered terrace opens your eyes to the grandiose spectacle of broken seracs and unfathomable crevasses. VISIO ICE: touch-screen tablets to accompany visitors on the viewpoint trail, with a wealth of glacier-related activities: time-lapses on glacier movement, serac falls, history of aerial catastrophes, raft discovery, treasure hunt.... in 3 languages: French, English and Italian (€6 tablet rental)

Located 5min from the train station, 10min from the bus station, 5min from the Montenvers station (Mer de Glace), you will be in the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif... Within 500m of Chamonix town center and shops, you'll find the sports center (pool, sauna, steam room, weight room, climbing wall, ice rink), paragliding landing area, skatepark, cross-country ski trails and a free bus stop for downhill skiing. We welcome you to our gîte "le Chalet" for all your stays: up to 14 people in rooms from 1 to 4 with views of Mont-Blanc, the Brevent and the Aiguilles Rouges massif. You can book a room or the whole gîte.

A dome perched in the mountains, a queen size bed under the stars, a memorable human and culinary experience. Reserved for hikers, nature lovers and the unusual, this structure is located in the middle of the forest above the chalet of Caillet on the Mont-Blanc massif in Chamonix. A luxury bivouac at an altitude of 1600 meters with a view on the red needles massif. Discover local products and wood-fired cooking through our half-board. Be V.I.P., there is only one dome! For safety reasons, this experience is for adults only.

You dreamed of spending a night in the paradise of the Mottets? Well, it will come true. It is a real air bubble that I invite you to come and take. Facing the majestic Drus and suspended in the trees of the Mottets forest, snuggle up in your cocoon, gaze at the stars and let yourself be lulled by the murmur of sleeping nature, thanks to a transparent bubble tent. (Curtains can be closed for added privacy). Above all, I want this adventure to remain unusual for everyone, and that's why I'm installing four mini-bubbles and a maxi family bubble on the site, so that adventurers wishing to spend a night at Les Mottets can also be unusual and intimate. It's a baptism of air that's a bit special, but a baptism of immersion in the heart of nature under a roof of stars, suspended from the trees. Better than a 4-star, 1 million-star tent, you'll be able to observe the stars directly from your comforter. Program: traditional dinner with sunset over the mountains, overnight stay in a suspended bubble, breakfast with sunrise over the Drus. Tempted? Book now. For further information or reservations, please contact me by phone or e-mail.

The warm-toned wood panelling and large open fires in the lounge and restaurant will give you the mountain atmosphere you love after a day on the slopes. Over a good beer at the bar, our barman will be delighted to introduce you to Belgian beers and other local specialities. In the kitchen, our Chef will be delighted to introduce you to generous, family-style Savoyard cuisine twice a week, all of it homemade'.

Located at the gates of Chamonix, in Les Houches, the RockyPop is taking the traditional hotel codes out of the equation by offering a hotel concept that mixes the worlds of pop, fun and rock. In a relaxed, fun atmosphere, RockyPop Chamonix - Les Houches offers 148 rooms for 2 to 12 people, a wide range of catering options, an XXL cocktail bar, a patio lounge and a patio with a "guinguette" feel, a ski shop, 270 m² of seminar space, numerous games... All at a very attractive price, so you can make the most of the Chamonix Valley! ROCKYPOP ADVANTAGES - Shuttle service to the main ski areas - Free outdoor parking (limited number of spaces) - A vast lobby, a real communal living space with: a bar with TV screens, games (table soccer, ping pong...), different dining areas offering several formulas (pizzas, burgers, traditional dishes, a daily special...) - 2 themed patios adjacent to the lobby: one in a lounge style with a big screen and armchairs, and the other in a "guinguette" style with a pétanque court. - A ski shop, for equipment rental or storage only - A 270 m² seminar area, partly modular, with 4 to 7 rooms depending on layout. WHY CHOOSE ROCKYPOP CHAMONIX - LES HOUCHES? Thanks to its location and excellent value for money, RockyPop is the ideal address for families, couples, friends or colleagues! THE ROOMS : - La RockyDuo: for 1 to 2 people, approx. 15 m², one 180*200 double bed or 2 90*200 single beds. - La RockyMezzanine: for 1 to 4 people, approx. 21 m², one double bed 180*200 or 2 beds 90*200, and 2 beds 80*200 Bedroom with mezzanine and sitting area with 1 adjustable bed - 2 Penthouses: for up to 12 people, approx. 95m². Large suite with 12 single and bunk beds (90*200), 2 shower rooms and a living room All rooms are accessible by elevator and offer the following amenities: bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safe, air-conditioning, HD TV, free movies on demand and Wi-Fi. Cot on request

From a farm of 1796 was born a very comfortable and warm chalet where 8 bright and spacious rooms await you for an authentic stay at the foot of the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Chalet hotel of charm and tradition in a quiet and preserved environment but only 6 km from Chamonix, magnificent view of the Chamonix peaks, family and warm welcome to feel like at home because you will be here.

At the gates of Chamonix, the Hotel Saint Antoine welcomes you in a cocooning atmosphere that we wanted to be family oriented, simple and efficient. For all nature lovers or for a relaxing weekend, we offer 19 cozy rooms, a spa area with free access and our Italian inspired restaurant open every day from 6:00 pm.

Located at 1120m above les Houches, on the sunny side facing the Mont Blanc massif. It can accommodate 28 people, with the option of 1/2 board or self-catering. The gite was completely renovated in 2008, but on the first floor, the living areas remain as they were in the old gite two hundred years ago.

Hotel Les Campanules is located in Les Houches, close to Chamonix Mont Blanc. From the hotel, you have an unforgettable view of the Mont Blanc chain and the Aiguille du Midi. Its warm, green setting guarantees a pleasant stay. Shuttle, free Wi-Fi and parking, restaurant, billiards room, ski pass sales Yoga and pilates classes available all year round in the fitness area.

In the heart of the mountain, come and discover this exceptional establishment and taste the happiness of the mountain in any season, in total freedom... The Chalet Hôtel du Bois will transport you to the heart of mountain tranquillity, with its charming decor and all the comforts you could wish for. It has 43 rooms, a restaurant "L'observatoire", a bar and a wellness area with swimming pool and sauna. It can also accommodate all your seminars and receptions.