Guidebook for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Shopping
Our local wine shop, located underneath the house. Chachacha has the best selection of wines and beers at similar prices to the supermarket.
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Cha'Cha'Cha'
134 Av. Ravanel le RougeOur local wine shop, located underneath the house. Chachacha has the best selection of wines and beers at similar prices to the supermarket.
Best ski shop in Chamonix for rentals and purchase.
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place de l'Aiguille du Midi
610 Rte BlancheBest ski shop in Chamonix for rentals and purchase.
Essentials
Carrefour is not the closest supermarket to the house, but the cheapest and with the biggest selection.
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Carrefour Market Chamonix
339 Rte BlancheCarrefour is not the closest supermarket to the house, but the cheapest and with the biggest selection.
Local markets every Saturday morning with regional produce.
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Place du Mont Blanc
Place du Mont-BlancLocal markets every Saturday morning with regional produce.
Food Scene
Poco Loco
47 Rue du Dr PaccardBest takeaway burgers in town with limited seating upstairs.
Swedish burger restaurant in the heart of Chamonix. Good food, great service, perfect for families.
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MOÖ bar cuisine
239 Av. Michel CrozSwedish burger restaurant in the heart of Chamonix. Good food, great service, perfect for families.
Local beer brewed on-site alongside traditional Canadian food including burgers, chicken wings and nachos. Great for families but can get very busy in the evening and often has bands.
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Micro-Brasserie de Chamonix, MBC
350 Rte du BouchetLocal beer brewed on-site alongside traditional Canadian food including burgers, chicken wings and nachos. Great for families but can get very busy in the evening and often has bands.
Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsBest asian fusion restaurant in Chamonix.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail bar and restaurant on one of the most pleasant streets in Chamonix.
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Les Caves Chamonix
80 Rue des MoulinsCocktail bar and restaurant on one of the most pleasant streets in Chamonix.
Sightseeing
Chamonix All Year can book all your activities for you, from ski lessons to husky rides.
Chamonix All Year Resort Shop
74 Rue du LyretChamonix All Year can book all your activities for you, from ski lessons to husky rides.
Experience the rooftop of Europe and one of the best views in the world at the top of the Aiguille du Midi. Learn about the history of Mont Blanc and set into the void!
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Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiExperience the rooftop of Europe and one of the best views in the world at the top of the Aiguille du Midi. Learn about the history of Mont Blanc and set into the void!
Local ski and activities school for lessons and day trips.
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Evolution 2 Ski And Adventure School
130 Rue des MoulinsLocal ski and activities school for lessons and day trips.
Everything Else
Recommended transfer company - fast efficient service at reasonable prices.
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Mountain Drop-offs
58 All. Louis LachenalRecommended transfer company - fast efficient service at reasonable prices.
Cham-Van
111 Rue du Dr PaccardAnother great transfer company just in case Mountain Drop-off's is fully booked.
Closest ski field to the house with a range of different pistes for every ability and great views over the Chamonix valley. Caution - large hill to walk up.
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Le Brévent
Closest ski field to the house with a range of different pistes for every ability and great views over the Chamonix valley. Caution - large hill to walk up.
Although further from the house, Flegere can be easily accessed via bus from the central station in 15 minutes. Less walking and similar set-up to Brevent.
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La Flégère
35 Chem. Paul SimondAlthough further from the house, Flegere can be easily accessed via bus from the central station in 15 minutes. Less walking and similar set-up to Brevent.
Local bus station. All buses pass through this station every 20 minutes. Located less than 5 minutes from the house, a perfect alternative to driving.
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Chamonix Bus
591 Prom. Marie ParadisLocal bus station. All buses pass through this station every 20 minutes. Located less than 5 minutes from the house, a perfect alternative to driving.
Les Houches ski domain has great options for the little ones including a ski camp with sledging and curling, lots of beginners slopes and entertainment throughout the holidays.
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Les Houches
Les Houches ski domain has great options for the little ones including a ski camp with sledging and curling, lots of beginners slopes and entertainment throughout the holidays.
The most famous of Chamonix's ski domains, with pistes for intermediate to advanced skiers and a snow park.
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Hôtel Grands Montets
The most famous of Chamonix's ski domains, with pistes for intermediate to advanced skiers and a snow park.
At the opposite end of the valley to Les Houches, Le Tour offers treelined skiing and all day sunshine plus pistes for every level.
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Le Tour
At the opposite end of the valley to Les Houches, Le Tour offers treelined skiing and all day sunshine plus pistes for every level.
Arts & Culture
Hotel with restaurant and spa that is open to the public. Check with the hotel for special deals including lunch and spa for €15pp
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Hôtel Le Refuge des Aiglons Chamonix
270 Av. de CourmayeurHotel with restaurant and spa that is open to the public. Check with the hotel for special deals including lunch and spa for €15pp
Local production company offering filming and editing of your holiday adventures. Highly recommended.
Seven Twenty Productions
Route BlancheLocal production company offering filming and editing of your holiday adventures. Highly recommended.
Indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and hammam. A great place for those no skiing days.
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Centre Sportif Richard Bozon
214 Av. de la PlageIndoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and hammam. A great place for those no skiing days.
Local cinema showing a selection of current films every night in French and English.
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Cinéma Vox
22 Cr du BartavelLocal cinema showing a selection of current films every night in French and English.
For the ultimate in relaxation, pop though the tunnel to Italy and enjoy Pre Saint Didier's range of indoor and outdoor hot pools, saunas and hammams.
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Pré-Saint-Didier
For the ultimate in relaxation, pop though the tunnel to Italy and enjoy Pre Saint Didier's range of indoor and outdoor hot pools, saunas and hammams.