Best Things To Do in Chamonix, France

Tourist Attractions in Chamonix

Here is the list of things to do in Chamonix and tourist attractions in city.

1. Aiguille Du Midi

   3.7 (1646 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, View Point, Hiking Trail, Observatory

   The Aiguille de Midi is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps. It has an elevation of around 3842 meters. A must visit for hardcore mountaineers and trekkers, the mountain can also be conquered via a ride in the cable car! The view from the top is spectacular. Plan de l’Aiguille (2,354m) is a mid station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. It is a starting point for all sorts of ...Read more

2. Accro Park

   

   Park, Adventure

   For the thrill seeking, tree climbing, zip lining adventure junkie in you! The Accro Park in Chamonix claims to be the best tree adventure park in Chamonix Valley. From kids to adults, they have adventure packages for everybody. Definitely a fun way to enjoy your holiday.

3. Mer De Glace

   4.4 (692 Votes)
   

   Temple, Outdoors, Cave, View Point

   The Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France. Spread across 7 kms., the glacier is around 200 meters deep. A perfectly adventurous skiing spot, thousands of skiers follow the glacier down to the Montenvers Railway station after skiing the famous ‘Vallee Blanche’.  Attractions at the Mer de Glace include the Ice Cave, the Temple de la Nature and the Glaciorum. 

4. Brevent

   4.8 (575 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, View Point, Observatory, Lake

   Brevent is a mountain in France. From Chamonix city, one takes the gondola lift to Plan Praz at 1999 m. and from there, the cable car to Le Brevent which is situated at an elevation of 2525 m. The Plan Praz is the departure point for excursions to Lake Cornu, and Grand Balcon Sud. It also has a take-off area for paragliding. From the top of Le Brevent, a footpath goes to Aiguillette des Houches...Read more

5. Vallee Blanche

   4.4 (815 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, View Point, Hiking Trail, Adventure Sport

   On the way to the Mer de Glace lies the ‘Vallee Blanche’ point. It is a famous off-piste skiing spot. The ski route is around 20 kms. long with a vertical descent of about 2700 m. It is an unmarked, unmaintained, unpatrolled and unchecked high mountain off-piste ski spot which offers the most spectacular views of the Mont Blanc range. The route is recommended only for advance skiers.

6. Tramway Du Mont Blanc

   4.4 (566 Votes)
   

   Train Ride, Station

   The Tramway du Mont Blanc or the Mont Blanc Tramway is a mountain railway in France. It is the highest railway line in France and one of the highest in Europe as well. The magnificent view of Mont Blanc that the tram route offers makes this journey very popular with the tourists. Inaugurated in 1909, the Mont Blanc Tramway is one of the oldest mechanical uphill rides in the valley.

7. Musee Des Cristaux

   4.3 (440 Votes)
   

   Museum

   Situated inside the Espace Tairraz, the Musee des Cristaux has on display the minerals from the Mont Blanc range. These include smoked quartz and pink fluorspars. 

8. Lac Blanc

   4.8 (448 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Hiking Trail, Lake, Picnic Spot

   Lac (Lake) Blanc is a beautiful and serene lake in the Mont Blanc massif. The lake is situated at the height of 2352m. It is a great place to enjoy the view of the Mont Blanc. From the Chamonix town centre, it takes a hike of about 4 hours. From the Flegere / Index lift, it takes about 2 hours to hike up to the lake. You will find facilities and refreshments at the lake. Great place to have a p...Read more

9. Merlet Animal Park

   4.6 (502 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Park, Wildlife Park, Valley

   An open sanctuary for mountain animals, hike into the Merlet Animal Park to explore the animals in their natural habitat. Spread across 21 hectares, the park is situated at an altitude of 1,563m above the Chamonix valley. It was established in the year 1968. The Merlet Park shelters more than 80 mountain animals. The animals include Ibex, Chamois, Mouflon, Fallow Deer, Sika Deer, Roe Deer and t...Read more

10. The Alpine Museum

    

    Museum

    Situated in the former Chamonix Palace, the Alpine Museum is a must visit for history buffs. It has detailed history of Chamonix- right from the first tourists who visited Chamonix to the age of winter sports. Spread across two floors, there is an interesting range of exhibits covering the geological and human history of Chamonix.

11. Espace Tairraz

    

    Museum

    A perfect blend of mountaineering and leisure! The Espace Tairraz is a technological marvel. It has the world’s first ever mountaineering simulator. One can organize personalized expeditions and even scale up famous mountain faces by using the simulator. Enjoy the mountaineering experience without taking risks! One can learn about mountaineering tools and learn about mountaineering histor...Read more

12. Parc De Loisirs

    4.2 (364 Votes)
    

    Amusement Park, Observatory, Biking Trail, Cable Car

    Enjoy with your family at the Parc de Loisirs amusement park in Chamonix. Rides include Chamonix Luge- Alpine coaster, ski area, snowboarding, carousals, toboggans, trampolines, nautic jets, zip cables, watr maze, moto bikes and a lot more.

13. Lake Gaillands

    4.5 (491 Votes)
    

    Outdoors, Forest, Palace, Adventure

    Situated around 2 kms away from the city centre of Chamonix, Lake Gaillands is a small but beautiful lake at the foot of Mont Blanc. Surrounded by lush green forest, this is an ideal place to picnic while in Chamonix. There are also a few adventure activities around the lake, like rock climbing and zip lining.

14. Casino Barriere

    3.6 (155 Votes)
    

    Bar, Casino, Club, Restaurant

    One of the best places in Chamonix to gamble! The Casino Barriere has everything under its roof, from slot machines, gaming tables to a restaurant.

15. Saint Bernard Breeding Centre

    

    Outdoors, Wildlife Sanctuary

    Are you a dog lover? Then this is one place near Chamonix that you must visit! A native to the Alps, Saint Bernards are a rare pedigree. While visiting the Merlet Animal Centre, on the way, do visit the Saint Bernard Breeding centre situated between Servoz and Les Houche. 

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