Chamonix Sightseeing

• Guided heritage tours

  Chamonix Tourist Office, Chamonix Centre

  • +33

  Every week in the peak seasons the Chamonix tourist office offers guided heritage tours discovering the history of the town as well as the architecture. The highlights are St Michel church, la Marie Read more about Guided heritage tours

  

• Jagged Globe

  The Foundry Studios, 45 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, UK, S3 8EN

  • +44 (0) 114 276 3322

  Established in 1987, Jagged Globe is a world-leader in providing mountaineering expeditions, treks and courses. We continue to lead the way on the big mountains such as Everest, and to expand and Read more about Jagged Globe

  

• Montenvers - Mer de Glace

  35, place de la Mer de Glace, Chamonix Centre

  • +33(0)4 50 53 12 54

  The ‘sea of ice’ was discovered in 1741, and has been one of the main attractions in Chamonix ever since. The Mer de Glace is France’s biggest glacier; it’s 7 km long and has a surface area of more Read more about Montenvers - Mer de Glace

  

• Mountain-Guides

  Other

  Why Choose Mountain-Guides * mountain guides offers a selection of mountaineering and walking/ trekking courses in winter and summer * our courses are run from the Chamonix Valley (Mont Read more about Mountain-Guides

  

• Aiguille du Midi

  Chamonix Centre, 74400

  • +33 (0)4 50 53 30 80

  One of the highest cable cars in the world, the Aiguille du Midi takes you in two stages from the centre of Chamonix to an altitude of 3800m. This is the start of the world famous “Vallée Blanche” – Read more about Aiguille du Midi

  

• Tramway du Mont Blanc

  St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, 74190

  • +33 (0)4 50 53 22 75

  The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from Le Fayet or St. Gervais station to the Nid d’Aigle station (2372 m), which overlooks the gorgeous Bionassay glacier. In the winter months, the train stops at Read more about Tramway du Mont Blanc

  

• Markets

  Chamonix Centre

  • +33

  Find out about tradition French and local food by visiting one of the many markets in the region. Indulge yourself in a piece of Reblochon cheese or jambon cru, buy some wine or choose from the wide Read more about Markets

  

• Emmosson Dam

  Châtelard, Switzerland

  • +41 (0)27 769 11 11

  Just over the boarder in Switzerland is the Emmosson dam. This dam stops water from flowing in the valley, creating a stunning lake. There are magnificent views from here and excellent hiking trails Read more about Emmosson Dam