Nicola's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Chamonix
Amazing Mountain valley. Views 360
If you can have a drink at the cafe in the town square, Great Mt Blanc views on a clear day
29 locals recommend
Centre-ville Chamonix
If you can have a drink at the cafe in the town square, Great Mt Blanc views on a clear day
Home to the flegere ski run , good hikes in the summer. Golf course here too
12 locals recommend
Les Praz
Home to the flegere ski run , good hikes in the summer. Golf course here too
Les Bois
Local area close to Chamonix, lovely walking with great Mt Blanc views
Les Houches
Close by to Chamonix in the valley , beginners ski run
If you fancy Italy , this is the first town the other side of the Mt blanc tunnel
87 locals recommend
Courmayeur
If you fancy Italy , this is the first town the other side of the Mt blanc tunnel
Sightseeing
Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiA must visit , winter and summer on a clear day
Popular skiing area in the winter. In the summer a lovely hikes in the mountains . The bus service to Le tour is frequent all year
25 locals recommend
Le Tour
Popular skiing area in the winter. In the summer a lovely hikes in the mountains . The bus service to Le tour is frequent all year
One of many skiing options
Vallorcine Résidence Les Portes du Mont Blanc
Beautiful Town
About an hours drive from Chamonix, pretty french town with lovely views & dining options
Annecy
City advice
Don't miss
Montenvers Train to Mer de Glacé
Steps to enter the glacier best done early if you can, aim to avoid last train back to Chamonix in the winter as packed with skiers. Last train around 3.30pm
Don't miss
Josephines Cafe in Chamonix Town Centre
Perfect outdoor drinks summer or winter, food is good including the ice cream 🍨
Don't miss
Aiguille de MIDI
Gets crowded in the Summer with tourists. Consider early start. Sometimes gets so busy they operate a ticket system to get down to Chamonix in the cable cars . Has been known to be a couple of hours wait in peak times to get back down to Ground level
Don't miss
Elevation 1904
Good little cafe outside Chamonix train station. Good food and atmosphere
Don't miss
Fondue
If you like cheese then a fondue is for you, recommend Le Monchu for the ultimate experience
Don't miss
Les Bossons Glacier
Up close to the glacier via cable car. operates summer only . Not a long trip but worth it for the view of the glacier
Don't miss
Caveau Restaurant
Great food in central Chamonix
Don't miss
Sports Bar. Jekyll and Hyde
Great bar, burgers and sport. A small and intimate bar. Best to book if you want to eat . On the walk into Chamonix from the cabin
Ways to save
Chamonix Mont Blanc app
Download the app for detailed weather report and mountains web cams . Saves spending money on passes to the mountains if weather and visibility is poor