Sports & Activities in Chamonix
Winter Activities in Chamonix
Well of course, you are always going to have the ubiquitous skiing and snowboarding, but whilst you’re in the mountains, you may want to try your hand at one of the many other winter activities available in this town. Read on to discover some additional winter sports available in resort.
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Summer Activities in Chamonix
The majority of things to do in resort relate to being outdoors, and whilst there are many organised activities, getting out there is mainly what it is about - at a leisurely pace or at warp speed, it's up to you. The list of activities available in the summer is endless and there is always something to suit everyone; whether it be families with small children, seasoned hikers, thrill-seekers or simply those who want to get away from it all and try something new.
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Indoor Sports & Activities in Chamonix
It's not always nescessary to be outside to enjoy some sporting action. If you are unlucky enough to find yourself in resort when the rain is pouring and the wind is howling, you'll find a number of activities to keep you occupied in the sports centres.
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Family Activities in Chamonix
There is a wealth of activities to keep the whole family happy – from things that you can do together to activities where the children can be left to play with their new ‘holiday friends’. Your only problem might be fitting in everyone’s top choice!
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Mountaineering in Chamonix
Chamonix is quite simply the mecca of alpine climbing. Whether you are a rock climber, ice climber, ski tourer, or just enjoy being in the mountains, Chamonix is the place to be. The glaciers and icy slopes of the Mont Blanc Massif offer a massive number of climbing routes for alpinists, while the world famous Chamonix granite is extremely popular with rock climbers.
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Hiking in and Around the Chamonix Valley
If you come to Chamonix in the summer (and between you and I, you really should), the chances are you'll want to get your walking boots on and go on a ramble or two. There's so much to choose from that the only difficulty comes in picking a route to do! Fortunately, the Chamonix Valley possess one of the most complete, well sign-posted and well maintained network of mountain footpaths in the Haute Savoie region.
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Paragliding (Parapente in French)
From the heights of the mountain tops one can glide down to the bottom of the valley on a tandem paraglider controlled by the instructor. He manoeuvres the parachute while the passenger enjoys the ride and fantastic views. Taking off is the only scary moment; once you have been equipped with a helmet and strapped to the instructor behind you in a rather intimate way, both of you simply point your skis (or board) downhill, and carry on getting faster and faster until the parachute lifts you into the air.
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Cultural Activities in Chamonix
If you 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. You could take in a movie at the cinema, or try a visit to one of the galleries or museums in town and learn a bit about the heritage of the resort and it's surroundings.
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Shopping in Chamonix...an undiscovered shopping mecca?
Many people would not automatically think of Chamonix as a place to come shopping, however the town boasts a diverse range of stores that are guaranteed to suit all lifestyles. As you would expect from an outdoor sports Mecca, there's a plethora of sports stores & high fashion labels that offer a good range of clothing in all shapes and sizes for all tastes.
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