Chamonix Holidays

Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - During the last week in August each year (24th-30th August 2020), this ultra trail run featuring three countries takes over Chamonix with its energetic atmosphere!

Resort Code: FRCH

Languages spoken: French, but English widely spoken

Time difference: GMT+1

Currency: EUR

Transfer Approx. 1hr 15mins by coach.

Supplements may apply on some flights and up-to-date prices can be given when using our booking system.

Car hire available: Yes

Evening resort bus service: No

Local bus services: <p>Yes</p>

Nearest Rail Station:

Chamonix

Parking available: Yes

Resort Ski bus available: No

Inghams Plus

Chamonix Valley Card which includes:

FREE bus and train travel between Servoz and Vallorcine plus discounted entry to:

• • Sport Centre swimming pool
  • Alpine & Cristal Museum
  • Mountain Museum (Les Houches)

• Free packed lunches at selected hotels
• Early Booking Offers at selected hotels
• Inghams Rep based in resort

Special Offers

Pre-bookable Excursions

Annecy £49, full day, Friday (Summer 19, £50)

The Venice of the Alps. Take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Annecy (pay locally €15), then browse through the colourful market, relax on a café terrace and visit the fascinating château.

Three Countries Tour £62, full day, Monday (Summer 19, £64)

Begin with a scenic drive up-valley to the Col de Forclaz for a superb view of the Rhone valley, then through Swiss vineyards, before arriving at the Grand St. Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Time for a stroll around the lake, then to Aosta - 'Rome of the Alps'. An unforgettable day of varied landscapes, cultures and architecture!

We have new and exciting pre-bookable activity packages now available in Chamonix. Applicable for Wednesday arrivals only, guests can now book the following:

Mountain Magic - £121 (Summer 19, £124)

A great introduction to some of the exciting activities Chamonix has to offer including white water rafting, guided biking and gentle hiking.

• River Rafting which starts and finishes in Chamonix on the river l’Arve, which runs through the centre of Chamonix – 45 minutes long.
• Guided biking, a is cross-country through forests and rivers, not going on chair lifts, part of a group and bike included.
• Guided Hike which is a half day hike with a guide around the Chamonix valley. It will be a gentle walk, not too strenuous.

All ½ days

Ice, Air & Rapids - £260 (Summer 19, £267)

For the adrenaline seekers, experience big thrills white water rafting in Italy, land in front of the Chalet Hotel Sapinière as part of a tandem paraglide and take on the Mer de Glace glacier with a guide and all equipment included.

• White Water Rafting in Italy at Dora Baltea. Guests are collected and taken to the start point, follow a 30km stretch of the Dora river. Active adrenaline adventure and intense thrills on big waves - You MUST be able to swim well. Half day adventure.
• Parapenting from the Brevent. Take off from the top of the Brevent and enjoy fantastic views. You land in front of the Sapinière! Guests will fly in tandem with a qualified parapent pilot. Please note that a lift pass to start point is not included.
• Full day glacier hike on the Mer de Glace (great day out for a taster of a glacier/ice walking). The Mer de Glace is one of the most well know glaciers in the Alps. Guests will be equipped with crampons, a harness and ice axes. The guide will lead you.

Mountain Magic & Ice,Air & Rapids are bookable for ages 12 and over. Date and times of each activity will be advised on arrival as the itinerary will be dictated by weather and groupings.

All excursions above will also be available to book locally, depending on availability. All excursions are subject to minimum numbers.

Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.

• Bowling
• Cinema
• Golf
• Horse-riding
• Paragliding
• Walking

From relaxing strolls to challenging hikes, holidays in Chamonix offer something for everyone. The huge choice of outdoor activities includes rafting, parapenting, mountain biking, climbing and summer tobogganing. There is also a superb adventure park, a sports centre and a wonderful 18 hole golf course and mini-golf; be as relaxed or active as you like. Ride one of Europe's highest cable cars to the spectacular Aiguille du Midi overlooking Mont Blanc, the famous rack railway to 6,200ft to admire the stunning Mer de Glace glacier, or take a trip to Les Houches, Chamonix's quieter village neighbour, 6km down the valley.

The lifts are open on the following dates:

Brévent - 6th June to 13th September 2020

Flégère - 6th June to 13th or 20th September 2020 (closing date to be confirmed)

Grands Montets - dates to be confirmed

Aiguille du Midi - open year round (weather dependent) 

Montenvers Mer de Glace train - open year round (weather dependent) NB. The ice cave and gondola is open from 11th July to 13th September 2020

Les Houches - 6th June to 20th September 2020

Le Tour - 13th June to 13th or 27th September 2020 (closing date to be confirmed)

Resort Card - Free to all guests

The free "Chamonix Valley Card" is provided by your hotel/apartment upon arrival and offers free bus and train travel in the Chamonix Valley and reductions on many other services.

Sample itinerary:

• Day 1 | Bus to Argentiere and brisk walk back on the Petit Balcon Sud via Chalet la Floria for tea.
• Day 2 | Train to leBuet or Vallorcine for walk to Refuge du Bérard or the Aiguille Rouge Nature Reserve.
• Day 3 | Train towards Servoz, admiring the Bossons and Taconnaz glaciers. Visit the spectacular Gorges de la Diosaz (entrance €6.50, payable locally).
• Day 4 | From Chamonix, bus to les Houches then the cable-car (pay locally) to the Col de Voza and the train to Eagle's Nest.

Other things to do in and around Chamonix

• Excellent walking and climbing
• Paragliding
• Glacier walks
• E-Bikes (book locally)
• Mountain biking
• Hydrospeed
• Canyoning
• Rock climbing
• Mountaineering - Via ferrata
• Merlet wildlife park
• Adventure park
• Sports centre
• Golf course
• Wide range of shops
• Superb choice of restaurants
• Cinema
• Summer tobogganing
• White-water rafting
• Bowling
• Crazy golf
• Alpine Museum
• Casino
• Numerous festivals including Cosmo Jazz Festival and Fête des Guides with a sound and music show
• Climbing World Cup and fireworks, Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc Multipass | from £57 (1 day) | £105 (5 days) during Summer 2019

Mont Blanc Multipass available locally with a choice of durations, includes Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace

Sample Walking Programme

Day 1 | To top of Brévent then walking the Grand Balcon Sud to Flégère

Day 2 | Take the charlift from the top of the Bossons village to 1,425m and join the La Jonction hike up to 2,589m where you can enjoy stunning views of both the Bosson and Taconnaz glacier

Day 3 | Up the Flégère lift in Les Praz and walk to Lac Blanc

Day 4 | From the top of the Grand Montets cable-car, walk to the Glacier d'Argentière and return via the Refuge Chalet de Lognan.

Day 5 | Up the Le Tour gondola then chairlift for walk to Col de Balme for breathtaking views over Switzerland. Lots of Marmottes!

Walks are subject to lift opening/closing dates and weather conditions. There are a wide range of walks in the valley, mid and high mountain.

Local Walking Map

Plan your walking in advance, purchase a map of the local area. Must be ordered at time of booking.

Two Centres | Experience one of our inspiring Mont Blanc Tours for a 14 night holiday combining France with either Italy or Switzerland.