Helicopter Tours

Panoramic flights are available daily, weather permitting with either Chamonix Mont Blanc Helicopters or SAF Chamonix Helicopters. A minimum of 4 people is required per tour but prices are reasonable and the views are fantastic. This is an experience not to be missed! See directory for telephone numbers.

Ice Climbing

Chamonix has a multitude of ice-falls and gulleys where you can experience the thrill of ice climbing with a guide. This activity is open to both beginners and experts but everyone is advised to go with a guide.

Dog Sleighs

Take a care free ride by the light of the moon. Sit back and enjoy the unique experience of being pulled along by Alaskan huskies. The more adventurous can even learn to drive a team of 3 or 4 dogs themselves! Mush.

La Parapente

Soar above the pistes for the experience of a lifetime. Weather permitting, tandem flights are available throughout the year with one of the various professionals in the valley. These are open to people of all ages, from 7 to 77, no matter what their sporting ability. Flights from the Brevent offer a vertical drop of approx. 1,000m, and cost on average 90 euros. For those wishing to learn to fly solo, the two schools in the Valley, ‘Summit Parapente’ and ‘Les Ailes du Mont Blanc’ run week long run courses May – September.

Snow shoeing

This is a fantastic way to experience the mountains in relative calm and quiet. If you are lucky, you may even get to see some of the local wildlife, such as mountain goats. Most of the sports shops hire snow-shoes for around €8.

Cross Country Skiing

The Chamonix valley consists of around 75km of ski runs split into four circuits. Each circuit begins at a foyer de ski de fond. The main circuit is located 1km from Chamonix on the road towards Argentière. You can buy your tickets and ski maps there. To contact ski schools consult the directory at the back of this guide.

Mountain Walks

This year new mountain walking paths have been cut into slopes by the lift pass company, so that even those who don’t wish to ski can still enjoy the walks. For more information contact the Tourist Office.

Paint Ball

A fun activity for groups of all ages from 12 years opwards. Each game lasts approx. 2 hours and costs 16 euros per person, although group rates are available. All equipment is supplied and a referee is constantly on site. The activity takes place in the Bois du Bouchet. Reservation is obligatory.

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