Chamonix in Summer

Summer in Chamonix is still packed with sporting activities like golf, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountain biking, water rafting, paragliding, ice-skating and hiking to name a few.
 




If you just want to come to Chamonix to relax with a leisurely stroll along the river l’Arve, play a round of golf or indulge yourself with some spa treatments - Chamonix has that covered too.

Lift Map for the summer
To view the summer lift map simple click on the PDF file below. If you don’t have PDF you can download via the web. http://access.adobe.com

Summer lift pass prices
If you are staying in Chamonix for a few days then the summer lift pass to get is the Multipass Mont-Blanc.  This pass allows you to take the incredible journey on Europe’s highest cable car (Aiguille du midi) to the viewing platforms for Mont Blanc and the glaciers.  Also included are the cable cars for Brevent, Flegere and Le Tour, Mont Blanc Tramway and Montenvers train to the Sea of Ice glacier.

Individual lift passes can also be purchased too.

For a full listing of lift pass options and to book online visit http://www.compagniedumontblanc.fr/
Alternatively you can just buy your lift pass from any of the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc cash desks at the bottom of the lifts on the day.

Walking & Hiking
There are some beautiful walks which can start right outside the accommodation front door. If you want a gentle stroll along the river l’Arve or more strenuous hike up the mountain, all walks are well signposted around Chamonix and you can also pick up a map from the local tourist office.

Chamonix is stunning in the summer months with its incredible alpine scenery, lakes, flowers and alpine animals too.

You can even go on trekking and nature hikes the old fashioned way with a Donkey!! See Evolution 2 http://www.evolution2.com/cham/evo2-ecole-uk/accompagnateurs.html

Climbing

Chamonix offers some of the most extensive rock & ice climbing in the Alps, catering for complete beginners to advanced. There are a number of good climbing areas to get you started including the cliffs at Les Gaillands right by the Le Vert Hotel and the Mont Block apartments.

If you would like to stay at either of these two apartment or the hotel:
Mont Block Garden Appt or Mont Block Balcony appt or Hotel Le Vert


Compagnie des Guides have a fantastic climbing school at the Gaillands cliff. The experience of Compagnie des Guides is second to none, they offer half day ice climbing on the Mer de Glace glacier - an incredible experience and one you’ll remember for a long time. Or if you prefer they will take you on one of the many cliff tours in the Chamonix Valley for either a half day or full.

Address: - Compagnie des Guides, Maison de la montagne, 190 Place de l’eglise, Chamonix
Telephone: - + 33 (0) 4 50 53 00 88
Email:  - info@chamonix-guides.com
Web:   - http://www.chamonix-guides.com/produits_79_0_en.html


Evolution 2 offer a half day introduction or full day courses to improve your rock climbing technique. If you are a beginner wanting to try your hand at rock climbing for the first time or more advanced climber wanting to go that next step contact Evolution 2.

Address: - 36 allee du savoy, Chamonix (just off Rue Joseph Vallot)
Telephone : - 00 33 (0) 820 821 024
Web:  -  http://www.evolution2.com/cham/evo2-guide-uk/escalade.html

Parapenting / Paragliding - Discounts available
If you have the chance you should definitely try this whilst in Chamonix. You’ll be swept away by the experience and the unbelievable jaw dropping, bird’s eye views of the Chamonix Valley below.


Fly with a professional instructor (BEES 1st degree), specialist in tandem flights. During this amazing experience, if you want to, you will also have the opportunity to learn the basics of  piloting yourself, as our instructors allows you to pilot a little on your descent.

If you are interested in doing a course to learn to parapente, then the 'discovery day' will give you  a taste of this thrilling sport where you will do a tandem jump and also spend time learning to use the glider on the ground experiencing your first sensations of lift.

Tandem jumps start from 75 euros per person, off the Plaine Joux in PAssy, right up to 160 euros to fly all the way down from the Plan d'Aiguille!

Fred from Les Ailes du Mont Blanc

Les Ailes du Mont Blanc  - for a full list of prices and options please contact 

nick@chamonixallyear.com or call +44 (0) 203 384 8101

Mountain Biking - 10% discount on bike hire with Chamonix All year
Chamonix has become known for some of the best mountain biking in the French Alps. Chamonix Valley and the surrounding areas offer trails for all levels of riders from the experienced to complete beginners. There are 6 lift stations in Chamonix which open around June to September months, giving you access to forest trails, valley riding and breathtaking views along the way.

You can get our guest discount at Legend'chx which is near the the bottom of the lift that takes you up to Mont Blanc: 

Address: - Legend'Chx, 218, Avenue L'Aiguille due Midi, 74400 Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0) 4 50 90 22 25

You can also rent (no discount available) from:

Address: - Zero G, 134 ave Ravanel le Rouge, Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 53 01 01

Chamonix Golf Club - Golf de Chamonix


Why not take away the hassle and get us to organise your golf whilst in Chamonix. We can book tee times, pay for your round and even arrange club hire, and buggies to ensure you get to play when you want you. Chamonix Golf club is a fantastic course, with  some beautiful holes. In the picturesque village of Les Praz, a few minutes away from Chamonix centre by car, the course  was designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior and is a challenging course with tricky water hazards and bunkers. The club is open to non-members.(open May - November depending on the snow conditions late season).

Address: - Le Golf de Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 4 50 53 06 28
Web:  - www.golfdechamonix.com

To stay at Le Chapeau apartment near the golf course in Les Praz click here

To stay at Flegere et Golf apartment near the golf course click here

Sports Centre
The sports centre in Chamonix has a host of activities to offer the whole family. The aqua centre has four pools, one indoor, a children’s pool, a paddling pool and also an outdoor pool with diving board and winding fun slides. There are tennis and squash courts, and an ice skating rink where you can also watch the ice hockey matches!

Address: - Centre Sportif Richard Bozon, 214 Av Plage, Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 53 23 70

Health and Beauty Spa
This treat is for men as well as women - simply relax, pamper yourself with a beauty treatment or a muscular massage after an active day on the mountain, this spa is fantastic. Hameau Albert, within the Hotel Albert, has a team of physiotherapists and beauticians offering an extensive range of treatments including massage, body wraps, facials and a fitness programme. If you book one of their treatments you can also make use of the pool and Jacuzzi in a chalet style building with large glass front looking out onto Mont Blanc.

Address: - Hotel Albert, 38 route du Bouchet, Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 53 05 09
Email:  - infos@hameaualbert.fr
Web:  - www.hameaualbert.fr

Husky Dog Sled Rides

Husky sled adventures - Summer and winters! The Husky farm is open for visits and trips - fun for all dog lovers! Half day trips from £11/18 per person.

Tel:  - + 33 (0) 4 50 47 2529.

Huskydalen - Husky Treks and Sled rides in Chamonix
Address: - 1450, avenue de Chamonix, 74190 PASSY
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 47 77 24
Mobile : - +33 (0)6 84 99 34 67
Web:  -  www.huskydalen.com

For the Children

There's plenty for children to do in summer. They can join any one of the children's clubs, go pony riding, ice-skating, karting, mini-golf, swimming to name a few.

There is also the summer luge and Parcours in Planpraz.


Paradis des Praz - In Les Praz is a great children’s play area with pony rides and you can also buy refreshments and food here too. To get to this play area go to the car park at the back of the golf course, take the path beside the river, over the bridge and it's a short distance from there. Angela can also point you in the right direction when you arrive at your accommodation.

There is also the Adventure Park Planards. Children love this place with the summer Luge and other fun rides to keep then entertained for hours www.planards.com

Cham-adventure – is a great company who can organize fun activities for the whole family from canyoning, dog treks, rafting, paragliding and much much more
www.cham-aventure.com/

Alternatively you can visit the Tourist Information Centre whilst in Chamonix. They will have a list of all activities for children.

Crèche facilities
There are also plenty of crèche facilities in the valley, packed with fun activities for the children whilst you enjoy a day of fun too. We can advise you on these or you can visit the Tourist Information Centre for more information on arrival.

If you are interested in baby sitting services for the evenings just let us know or speak to Angela for recommendations when you arrive at the accommodation.