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Activities

Hiking

Hiking

The campiste is situated right on the Petit Balcon Nord, the main East/West walking track that goes from Le Tour, at the Eastern end of the valley, all the way down to Chamonix. This trail links up with many other's, enabling you to get to the Glacier d'Argentiere, Lac Blanc, the Mer de Glace etc straight from the campsite, without even having to open your car door! The Chamonix Valley has over 350 km of superbly maintained trails, with itineries available, adaptable to all. For those doing the Tour du Mont Blanc, the campsite is situated right on the route of the GR5. Ordnance Survey Hiking maps can be bought from reception.

Climbing, Via Ferrata, Bouldering

Climbing, Via Ferrata, Bouldering

As well as its mountaineering, there are also some spectacular climbing walls and some supreme bouldering sites, all around the valley. If it is your first time, kit can be rented and lessons organised. There is also an indoor climbing wall in Les Houches for the (Very rare!!) times it rains. Passy, about a 20 mins drive away, has some enthralling Via Ferrata, and Servoz, about 15 mins drive, also has a new Via Ferrata set up, which is proving very popular.

Cycling

Cycling

Every year, the Tour de France comes within reaching distance of Chamonix.The number of supporters who go to watch is proof of the popularity of the sport in the valley. If tight lycra and burning thighs is your thing, there are, unsurprisingly, some phenomenal rides around Chamonix. The Col de Montets, leading into the Col de Forclaz over to Martigny is a classic, and covers two countries in one day, or if you are feeling slightly more masochistic, the Col de Grande St Bernard should finish you off nicely.

Parapenting

Parapenting

Experienced paragliders will appreciate the lift system that provides easy access to the multiple take-off points around the valley. One of them is the Aiguille du Midi, providing a take-off height of 3842m. Tandem flights can be booked from around 100 €, and courses organised if you want to learn to fly yourself.

Mountaineering

Mountaineering

The Chamonix Valley offers some of the best and most sought after opportunities for mountaineering in the world. The summits of the Mont Blanc massif attract mountaineering enthusiasts from all over the globe, since they were first conquered by Jacques Balmat and Michel G. Paccard in the late 18th century. There are high mountain routes in Chamonix that can be enjoyed by mountaineers of all different fitness and experience levels, from first timers, to those wishing to follow in the fabled footsteps of some of the most famous mountaineering legends that have made Chamonix their own.

Mountain Biking, Road cycling

Mountain Biking, Road cycling

After many years watching from afar, Chamonix has caught onto Mountain Biking in a big way, making the most of the unbeatable natural terrain for both cross country and downhill mountain biking. New, purpose-built downhill tracks built in La Flegere and Vallorcine are not for the fainthearted. Les Houches, has a wide variety of tracks suitable for all ages and levels with some unendingly fun and imaginitive northshore sections.

White Water Rafting, Canyoning

White Water Rafting, Canyoning

The fast water and glacial streams of the Mont Blanc Massif provide masses of opportunities for those who like their entertainment slightly wetter (And a little colder). Rafting wise, the river Arve, which runs straight down the Chamonix Valley is a decent level 2 river, and is great for kids and first timers. La Dora Baltea, about 20 mins drive from Chamonix, through the Mont Blanc Tunnel and into the Aosta Valley, is an adrenaline pumping level 5 river, and can be booked with a lunch in a tasty Italian Restorante. Canyoning entails leaping into mountain torrents, abseiling down waterfalls and whooshing along solid rock water slides. Basically, a natural Disney Land, and well worth it.

Golf

Golf

Discover 18 hole golf course !

Other activities

  • Spa. If your legs just don’t feel like moving anymore, there is a brand new thermal spa, opened, in Chamonix. Saunas, Hammams, water treatments, outdoor pools, plus, if you go at lunch time, an ‘all you can eat’ spread as well.
    https://www.qcterme.com/en/chamonix-mont-blanc/qc-terme-chamonix
  • Indoor and outdoor swimming pool, with Gym, Sauna and Spas.
  • Cinema showing movies in both English and French.
  • Museum of Alpinism. A phenomenally interesting museum showing the history of mountaineering in the Alps.
  • Kids leisure park with Luge http://www.chamonixparc.com
  • Animal park, showcasing some of the many flaura and fauna, natural to the valley and beyond. http://www.parcdemerlet.com
  • Paintballing
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  • Helicopter flights. If you don’t fancy walking to the top of Mont Blanc, this is the best, and most exciting way to get some altitude. http://www.chamonix-helico.fr
  • Tennis (Clay, hard and astro) and squash courts. 
  • 18 hole golf course. http://www.golfdechamonix.com
  • Cable Cars.There are many lifts and cable cars, that get you up to the highest points in Chamonix. The most famous is L’Aiguille du Midi, that takes you up to the mouthwatering height of 3842m.
  • Acro-Branche. There are now 2 acro-branche centres in Chamonix. Nothing like swinging around the trees like Tarzan
not to be missed

Events

Chamonix Mountain Guide Festival
From 12 to 15 august 2020
World Climbing Championships
From 11 to 13 july 2020

An amazing spectacle drawing thousands of spectators: a Technical event in which pairs of climbers compete against each other by lead climbing a route on sight, and the Speed event, an impressive show of agility in which two top-roped climbers go head to head in a race to the top. With about 15000 spectators last year, it is an incredible sight to see.

www.escalade.chamonixsport.com

 

Sky Running World Championships
from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June 2020

Mont Blanc Marathon

Including the infamous Mont-Blanc Vertical KM, the Mont Blanc Cross (23 km), the Mont Blanc 10KM and the Mont-Blanc Marathon (42 km).

www.montblancmarathon.net

Fêtes des guides de Chamonix
12 au 15 août 2020
https://www.chamonix.com/fete-des-guides,42-182778-119275,fr.html
Coupe du monde d’escalade
11 au 13 juillet 2020
Marathon du Mont Blanc
26 au 28 juin 2020

Avec 8 épreuves et 10 500 coureurs issus de 80 nationalités, la fin juin vibre chaque année à l’heure du trail à Chamonix.

All events

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