Holidays to Chamonix
Chamonix is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable summer adventure holiday
- Mont Blanc views
- Bursting with summer activities
- Challenging hiking trails
Inghams guided walks included in Chamonix
Available from 09 Jun - 10 Oct 25 and 25 May - 16 Oct 26 (subject to availability)
Free summer card
Free travel on selected routes on the Mont Blanc Express, discounts of up to 50% on selected bus tickets purchased locally and discounts on some local activities.
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Walking in Chamonix
Chamonix at a glance
- French
- Euro (EUR)
- London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), Manchester Int. (MAN), London Luton (LTN), Bristol (BRS), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI)
- London St Pancras (QQS)
Travel included to Chamonix
Depart on: Wednesday and Saturday
Arrive into: Geneva airport or Cluse train station. Self-Drive is also available
Transfer time: between 40 mins and 1 hour 15 mins
Included in your walking holiday to Chamonix
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Inghams Guided Walks included from 09 Jun - 10 Oct 25 and 25 May - 16 Oct 26 (subject to availability)
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On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Chamonix
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Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
- Free Chamonix Guest Card with discounted attractions, up to 50% discounts on Chamonix Mobility bus tickets and free travel on the Mont Blanc Express (exclusions apply)
- Flights or train from the UK, transfers and accommodation
Walking in Chamonix
Walks and hikes
- Walking Trails:
- 350km of walking trails
- Terrain:
- Varied terrain from mountain climbs to flatter nature park walks
Its hard to escape the eye of the Mont Blanc when walking in Chamonix (not that you'll want to), the views are breath-taking and there are walks for all abilities. With Chamonix being one of the towns to sit on the famous Tour du Mont Blanc it's no wonder walking holidays to Chamonix have been popular since the mid 1700s.
There’s a huge choice of walking trails here, from easy strolls to challenging hikes to suit all paces. Whether you want to take advantage of the summer lifts to get higher into the mountains (open during selected dates and payable locally) or stick to the valley, there's no shortage of beautiful scenery in this area.
We’ve included two full-day walks per week in Chamonix, just for Inghams guests. Join a small group and be led by a professional walking guide on some of their favourite trails. It’s a great way to get to know the area. The walks will run every Monday and Friday and you can add them onto your holiday at the time of booking.
Routes may vary from week to week but as a guide you can see some of our planned routes below.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Walks depend on weather, guide availability, and group size, and routes may change. Details are provided on arrival, and some may include a small local transport fee. Walks are not suitable for under 12s (under 18s must be with an adult). Please ensure the walk is right for you, our guides have the final say. See our booking conditions for full details.
Our guided walks in Chamonix




Our favourite self-guided walks in Chamonix


Our accommodations in Chamonix
Discover Chamonix
- With Mont Blanc on its doorstep, the walking trails in Chamonix provide some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe
- The town is bursting with summer activities, from hiking and biking to exploring the lively town centre
- Enjoy two guided walks per week with Inghams holidays to Chamonix, perfect for exploring the stunning surroundings
A true bucket-list spot for mountain lovers, Chamonix is a busy town that buzzes with energy year-round. Because of the mega mountains that surround it (Chamonix sits at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif, to name just one) and the extreme athletes that come here to play, it’s known as the adventure capital of Europe. But for the rest of us, those towering mountain peaks and the lush valleys make the most breath-taking backdrop for hiking, biking or simply relaxing.
The Chamonix valley has one of the best summer lift systems in the Alps, with cable cars, gondolas and chairlifts giving you easy access to incredible viewpoints (summer lifts and cable cars are payable and open on selected dates). Take the Aiguille du Midi cable car that whisks you up the Mont Blanc massif to the top of Europe and panoramic views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.
The Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France at 7 kilometres long and 200 metres deep - it was the Mer de Glace that put Chamonix on the map as a holiday destination back in the 1800s. Although fast receding, during some summer months you can visit the caves inside this living glacier, with its ice sculptures and crystals, as well as the Glacorium exhibition museum nearby that’s dedicated to glaciology.
Adventure parks, zip lines and outdoor activities, Chamonix family holidays have no shortage of things to do. Families looking for a holiday in nature will love Chamonix with stunning trails ranging from valley level walks to more challenging hikes for kids who are ready for an adventure. The adventure and leisure parks are perfect for a day of fun, and the iconic Montenvers train offers a unique family experience. With so much to explore, Chamonix is an ideal spot for families looking to enjoy outdoor activities together.
There’s probably no more active or adventurous place in the world with many different activities on offer as well as events throughout the summer. Explore the extensive walking trails, or, perhaps find a sunny deck to watch all the action from…
Summer lift network
Chamonix's extensive summer network of local lifts gives access to some incredible and diverse walking areas. One of the most famous is the Aiguille du Midi, it's also one of the steepest cable cars in the world. All lifts are payable and bookable locally. You may wish to purchase a Mont Blanc Multipass, that gives you access to certain lifts for a selected duration of time, the Mont Blanc Multipass is bookable and payable in resort.
Please note that lift opening dates are weather dependent and subject to change, opening times and days vary throughout the summer months.
- Le Brévent lift (normally open from 15 June - 15 September)
- Flégère lift (normally open 10 June - 17 September)
- Grands Montets lift (normally open 01 July - 03 September)
- Vallorcine cable car (normally open 24 June - 01 September)
- Aiguille du Midi cable car(normally open from 01 May - 05 November)
- Le Tour Gondola (normally open from 10 June - 08 September)
- The Bossons Glacier chairlift (normally open from 17 June - 17 September)
- Montenvers train (open year round) The ice cave and gondola are normally open from mid-July - early September
You'll get a free Chamonix guest card (Carte d'Hote) when you stay at any of our hotels.
Mont Blanc Express Train - Free travel on the Mont Blanc Express SNCF network for internal journeys between the towns of Sevoz and Vallorcine.
Chamonix Mobility Buses - Discounts of up to 50% on bus tickets purchased locally. Please note guest card discounts are not available for nights buses (after 9.00pm).
Attractions - Discounts available on certain museums, exhibitions, and entry to the pool and ice rink at the Richard Bozon Sports Centre.
If you're looking to use a number of the summer lifts in Chamonix (open on selected dates) then you may be interested in purchasing the Mont Blanc Multipass (bookable and payable locally). You can buy it for a certain number of days and includes multiple lifts in the Chamonix valley, including the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace lifts. There's discounted rates for children aged 5-14, families and people over 65 years old.
Travel to Chamonix
Travel by air
Flights to Geneva depart on Saturday and Wednesday between 24 May - 11 Oct 2025 and 09 May - 17 Oct 2026.
Fly to Geneva from:
- London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, and Edinburgh
Transfer time:
- Approx. 1 hour by bus
Private transfer options are available for a supplement.
Travel by train
We offer holidays by train to Chamonix, which depart from London St. Prancras on Saturday and Wednesday. The journey takes around 9 hours and 30 minutes.
On arrival, you will transfer to Chamonix by taxi/coach, which will take around 40 minutes.
On arrival, you will transfer to Chamonix by taxi/coach, which will take around 40 minutes.
The provisional outbound timings are:
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London St. Pancras
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Paris Nord
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Paris Lyon
Change
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Bellegarde
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Cluses
The provisional inbound timings are:
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Cluses
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Bellegarde
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Paris Lyon
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Paris Nord
Change
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London St. Pancras
It is possible to make use of our self-drive option to Chamonix, which means driving your own car from the UK to France instead of using our train, plane or transfer service. This would include the cost of the ferry crossing in the price of your holiday (this may add an additional charge to your holiday depending on the ferry price at the time of booking).
Some of our accommodations in Chamonix offer car parking but charges and booking processes vary depending on which property you choose. Car parking spaces are subject to availability at the time of arrival and parking charges are payable locally. Please note that car parking charges in Chamonix can be very expensive, especially during large events.
Things to do in Chamonix











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