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Chamonix for the Non-Skier
Non-Skiing Activities in Chamonix |
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Never fear, there is plenty for non-skiers to do in the valley; whether you fancy an action packed weekend or a relaxing few days of pampering and shopping - Chamonix has it.
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Winter Activities in Chamonix
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Well of course, you are always going to have the ubiquitous skiing and snowboarding, but whilst you’re in the Chamonix Valley, you may want to try your hand at one of the many other winter activities available in this town. Below are a few suggestions to tickle your imagination! ... see "Chamonix Activities - Winter" for more |
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Indoor / Bad Weather Activities in Chamonix
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If you are unlucky enough to find yourself in Chamonix when the rain is pouring and the wind is howling, or if you simply want to have a day off all of those extreme sports you've put your body through, there's no shortage of things for you to do in Chamonix. Whether you fancy some pampering at a spa, want to catch a movie at the cinema, or take the kids to the indoor swimming pool; here's a few suggestions to keep you entertained during your stay. ... see "Chamonix Activities - Indoor / Bad Weather" for more |
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Guest Card (Carte d’Hôte)
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In 1997, the villages of Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz and Vallorcine established a Guest Card system, whereby every visitor to the area is given a card on arrival. The normal method is to ask at your hotel reception, or request one from your chalet/apartment provider.
The card is valid in summer and winter (for the duration of your stay) and entitles you to free travel on the buses and trains between these resorts (with the exception of the Chamo’nuit night bus). If you wish to take the train all the way through to Martigny in Switzerland (which is well worth it) or down to Le Fayet and St Gervais, you just need to pay the difference from Vallorcine or Servoz.
The Guest Card also entitles you to various discounts throughout the valley, such as discounted entry to the swimming pool, Alpine Museum, cross country skiing and more. So, ask for one at the Tourist Offices of Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz and Vallorcine if you do not receive one when you check into your accommodation.
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Non-skier Passes
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Non-Skiers - for those of you wishing to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains without hurtling down them, it is possible to buy a pedestrian ticket at the base of any of the valley gondolas, cable cars and trains for one return trip.
If you plan to meet up for lunch with the skiing members of your party, then ask about Le Cham’Gourmand pass. This entitles you to spend €27 in either Restaurant Plan Joran (Grand Montets) or La Bergerie de Planpraz (Brevent) and the return trip on the lift is included in the price. We recommended that you book your table in advance as the restaurants can get very busy between 12-2pm, although it is not possible to reserve a table for more than 10 people. You can call La Bergerie on +33 (0) 450 53 05 42 and Plan Joran on +33 (0) 450 54 05 77. |
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Lift Pass Prices for Pedestrians in Chamonix - Winter 2009/2010
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| PEDESTRIAN LIFT PASS FOR CHAMONIX VALLEY |
- Most lifts have return or one-way ticket options - we have specified where there is a special ticket available.
- Family tickets are valid for groups of 2 parents or grandparents and 2 children.
- Prices are given in euros and are valid from 01/12/2009 - 30/11/2010.
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One Way |
Return |
Special Ticket |
Adult 16+ yrs |
Child 4-15 yrs |
Family |
Adult 16+ yrs |
Child 4-15 yrs |
Family |
Adult 16+ yrs |
Child 4-15 yrs |
Family |
| Montenvers Train* (includes return train from Chamonix to Mer de Glace, cable car ride & entry to ice cave) |
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24,00 |
19,20 |
72,00 |
| Montenvers Train* Vallée Blanche return (includes one way train from Mer de Glace to Chamonix, cable car & entry to ice cave) |
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18,50 |
14,80 |
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| Tramway du Mont Blanc: Le Fayet - Col de Voza/Bellevue |
13,00 |
10,40 |
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19,00 |
15,20 |
57,00 |
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| Aiguille du Midi: Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi (summit) |
37,00 |
29,60 |
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41,00 |
32,80 |
123,00 |
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| Aiguille du Midi: Chamonix - Plan de l'Aiguille (halfway station) - winter 09/10 |
26,00 |
20,80 |
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28,00 |
22,40 |
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| Aiguille du Midi: Chamonix - Helbronner |
55,00 |
44,00 |
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65,00 |
52,00 |
195,00 |
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| Aiguille du Midi summit - Helbronner |
18,00 |
14,40 |
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24,00 |
19,20 |
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| Grands Montets: Argentiere - Grands Montets (summit) |
21,00 |
16,80 |
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26,00 |
20,80 |
78,00 |
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| Grands Montets: Argentiere - Lognan/Plan Joran (halfway station) |
11,00 |
8,80 |
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13,00 |
10,40 |
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| Grands Montets: Lognan - Grands Montets (halfway station to summit) |
10,40 |
8,00 |
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13,00 |
10,00 |
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| Brévent: Chamonix - Brévent (summit) |
18,00 |
14,40 |
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24,00 |
19,20 |
72,00 |
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| Brévent: Chamonix - Planpraz (halfway station) |
11,00 |
8,80 |
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13,00 |
10,40 |
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| Flégère: Les Praz - Index (cable car then chairlift) |
18,00 |
14,40 |
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22,00 |
17,60 |
66,00 |
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| Flégère: Les Praz - Flégère (cable car only) |
11,00 |
8,80 |
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13,00 |
10,40 |
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| Balme: Le Tour - Col de Balme (cable car then chairlift) |
18,00 |
14,40 |
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22,00 |
17,60 |
66,00 |
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| Balme: Le Tour - Charamillon (cable car only) |
11,00 |
8,80 |
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13,00 |
10,40 |
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| Vallorcine Gondola |
11,00 |
8,80 |
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13,00 |
10,40 |
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| Cham'Gourmand - return trip to either Plan Praz (Brévent) or Plan Joran (Grands Montets) and a meal in a mountain restaurant |
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27,00 |
27,00 |
27,00 |
| *The Montenvers pass includes free admission to the Museum of Alpine Fauna, the Crystal Gallery, the Museum of Hotel du Montenvers (inc exhibition of model steam trains) & a number of hikes/discovery trails. |
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Lift Access & Restrictions
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Brevent |
Flegere |
Domaine de la Balme |
Les Grands Montets |
Montenvers |
Aiguille du Midi |
Train du Mont Blanc |
| OAPs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, up to Lognan unless not recommended by doctor |
Yes, access to the ice cave has many steps |
Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by doctor |
Yes, access to Nid d'Aigle is difficult |
| Babies |
Planpraz: from 10 months Brevent: from 18 months
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Flegere: from 10 months Index: from 18 months
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Yes |
Yes, up to Lognan from 24 months |
Yes, from 12 months |
Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by doctor; not recommended under 24 months |
Yes, up to Belle Vue Nid d'Aigle: from 24 months
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| Disabled / Wheelchair Access |
Planpraz: yes Brevent: no
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Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes, please advise ahead of visit for groups for more than four chairs |
Yes |
Voza: yes Bellevue: yes Nid d'Aigle: no
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| Disabled toilets |
Planpraz: yes Brevent: no
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Yes |
Yes, at Charmillon |
Yes, at Lognan |
No |
Yes, at base-station |
No |
| Dogs - owners are requested to clear away any mess |
Yes, but prohibited in the nature reserve |
Yes, but prohibited in the nature reserve |
Yes |
Yes on lead |
Yes |
No |
Yes on lead |
| Parapentes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes, not July/August |
Yes - Nid d'Aigle |
| Mountain Bikes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Car Parking |
Yes - paying |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes- paying |
Yes - Le Fayet / St Gervais |
| Lockers |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes, skis only |
No |
| Reservations Required |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No except groups |
Yes |
Yes in July/August |
| Main sports / activities |
Skiing, parapenting, hiking, climbing, mountain-biking |
Skiing, parapenting, hiking, climbing, mountain-biking |
Skiing, hiking, mountain-biking |
Alpinism from the summit, skiing, parapenting, mountain-biking |
Theme trail, museum, Ice Grotto, walk to Plan de l'Aiguille (Aiguille du Midi mid-station) |
Walking from the Plan de l'Aiguille (Aiguille du Midi mid-station), Alpinism and access to the Mont-Blanc from the summit |
Alpinisme from the Nid d'Aigle - access to the Mont-Blanc, hiking, mountain-biking |
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