The streets of Chamonix
A charming Alpine town at the foot of the glaciers and Europe's highest mountain, Chamonix offers many cultural and sporting events, which keep it buzzing with energy, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, Cosmojazz Festival, Climbing World Cup and Musicaltitude.
Convenience and comfort
By the slopes, in a welcoming refuge, high in the mountain, or in the small streets of Cham’ (as the town is affectionately known), famished hikers and skiers have a wealth of traditional specialities to choose from, such as croûtes, fondue, raclette, farçon, tartiflette and blueberry tart.
Discover a new world near Mont Blanc, with the Aiguille du Midi cable car
From Chamonix town centre, the two-stage cable car takes you up to the peak of Aiguille du Midi at an altitude of 3842 metres. The terrace offers a unique view of the Swiss, French and Italian Alps. Whether you are looking for thrills or a relaxing break, taking in the stunning beauty of the Mont Blanc massif, with its rocks, ice, woods and mountain lakes, is an unforgettable experience.
Intense beauty
Alpine meadows in bloom, the vivid blue of gentian, the fragrant shade of larch trees, a jackdaw taking flight, tinkling waterfalls and the tranquil sounds of nature...
Sports galore
The cradle of mountaineering, Chamonix remains at the cutting-edge of mountain sports, from trail riding to mountain biking, paragliding, rafting and canyoning. Sportspeople flock here to seek inspiration and try new disciplines such as slacklining and wingsuit flying.
More informations :
Tourist Office of Chamonix Mont-Blanc / http://www.chamonix.com / Tel : +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24