Chamonix is one of the most alluring places for mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders in the world. The dramatic mountains attract more and more to ride the steep faces, or simply get to the top and feel the liberating void. It is a winter wonderland but even outside of the snowy season you will find here plenty of activities/sights that can fill your itinerary with excitement and awe.
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Step into the Void
The Aiguille du Midi Skywalk, "Step into the Void", is a glass room with a glass floor, situated off the uppermost terrace of the Aiguille du Midi at an altitude of 3842 metres. It claims to be "the highest attraction in Europe".
Three glass walls, the glass floor and glass ceiling panels allow the visitor a unique experience enhanced by 1000 meters of free air directly under their feet, in total safety! Look around and admire the highest peaks in Western Europe, and view the Bossons Glacier - with the greatest descent in Europe (4810m - 1440m), from a dramatic perspective!
Mont Blanc, Obviously...
Straddling three countries, Mont Blanc is the crown jewel of the Chamonix region. It’s the highest mountain in the Alps and one of the most imposing on the continent. The courageous can tackle this mountain head-on, but that doesn’t mean the cautious will miss out: a cable car takes you straight up to the summit.
Go on a day hike.
Chamonix is full of hiking routes, so if you like exploring nature, you’re going to be in heaven.
Recommended hikes include…
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Hike up to Lac Blanc (2352m) from the Flegere / Index lift (just under 2 hours). A great place for a picnic with views of Mont Blanc.
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Explore other lakes in the Aiguille Rouges nature reserve: Lac Cornu (2276m), Lac Noir (2540m) .
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Bossons glacier – hike from Le Mont and enjoy food with a view at Chalet du Glacier des Bossons (1425 m)
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Aiguillette des Posettes (7,220ft) – Walk up above Le Tour to the top and a beautiful 360° view over France and Switzerland.
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Berard Valley & Mont Le Buet (gentle hike with a waterfall)
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Aiguilette des Houches (2285m) – Heading towards Bel Lachat passing the Lapaz river, this route gives you some of the best views of Mont Blanc.
Leave Chamonix! I know I know... but it's a Valley with multiple villages after all.
Geneva - Chances are you might transfer from geneva to Chamonix so don't miss the opportunity to stroll the streets of the financial centre of the world.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - It is from the village of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains that the Mont Blanc tramway departs. In the summer, this highest train in France offers magnificent views of the Mont Blanc mountain range all along the route. It takes passengers up to the Nid d'Aigle at an altitude of 2,372 m, as well as the Bionnassay glacier.
Tramway Du Mont-Blanc
Throughout the journey, you’ll witness the serenity of snow-covered landscapes from 1.8km (1.1mi) up, brought to you by the highest rack railway in France. The Tram Du Mont-Blanc offers a simple mountaineering excursion with no trekking, hiking or scrambling required.
Argentière (And Glacier)
This hamlet is only 9km (5.5mi) from Chamonix, making it a great basecamp for adventures in the Alpine. The local, traditional architecture provides a picturesque backdrop for winding down with cheese fondue and a bottle of dry white wine.
Mer de Glace
The "Sea of Ice" is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. It is 7.5 km long and 200 metres (660 ft) deep but, when all its tributary glaciers are taken into account, it can be regarded as the longest and largest glacier in France
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