The Chamonix Guide Made in Mont-Blanc
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Chamonix Planet
The reference site for Chamonix
On the website you will find all the information you need for a great stay in Chamonix. If you are not familiar with the town and are looking for accommodation for a night, a week or a month, you will find a full list of hotels and accommodation on Chamonix Planet. You can also consult the specialised website Chamonix Hotel. To find out about all the points of interest, see our ‘Visits and leisure’ section.
Chamonix is considered the mountaineering capital of Europe. The resort is an ideal base camp for reaching Mont Blanc via the Aiguille du Midi. Mont Blanc is one of the most visited natural sites in the world. Chamonix Planet has listed the sporting and cultural activities to ensure you have a pleasant stay.
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What to do in Chamonix ?
Chamonix in Summer
Come to Chamonix in summer and enjoy the exceptional environment for hiking in the Mont Blanc massif or the Aiguilles Rouges. It is also possible to go on glacier hikes, treks lasting several days and climb the surrounding peaks. With the ski lifts, you can also reach remarkable sites in a few minutes, where you can admire exceptional panoramic views. In the Mont Blanc valley, there are many activities available, including mountain biking, golf and paragliding.
Chamonix in Winter
The main activity in Chamonix is still skiing, with various ski areas within easy reach (Domaine du Brévent, Les Grands Montets, La Flégère, Les Houches resort, etc.). It is possible to try out all forms of skiing. You can set off to conquer the summits on cross-country skis. It is also possible to go cross-country skiing. For the more experienced, it is possible to venture off-piste. Thanks to the Aiguille du Midi cable car, you can descend the legendary Vallée Blanche route. The most experienced mountaineers can also go ice climbing.
Consult this section to find out about the history (the pioneers of mountaineering, the founding of the valley), the geography (borders, altitude of Chamonix). Are you a fan of Chamonix? Consult our selection of books, films and documents on Chamonix.
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