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  • Chamonix in Autumn

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    Chamonix is beautiful in the Autumn. Less crowds means more enjoyable experiences, but also some of the facilities open in high season do close. You should be aware of what is open and what is not. Here's a little info on what's on in the autumn.

    It's a little more difficult to get from Geneva airport to Chamonix in the autumn. While most private transfer companies and taxis still operate, many of the shared transfer companies close for the inter-season.

    Check these pages on     Taking the Bus to Chamonix and on     Taking the Train to Chamonix for other alternatives.

  • Activities

    Besides Sightseeing, you can also go Hiking, Rock climbing, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking and Paragliding.

    Hiking doesn't need an explanation. Autumn is probably one of the most beautiful times to get up into the mountains.

    While the weather remains optimum for rock climbing, you'll find the crags surprising empty.

    Mountaineers still have the Aiguille du Midi until early November to take them into the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif.

    Many of the restrictions for Mountain Bikers are also lifted as of September 1st, so now bikers can enjoy trails they are not allowed to ride in the summer.

    Paragliders will love the fact that the Aiguille du Midi summer paragliding ban (July and August) is lifted September 1st and you can fly off the Plan de l'Aiguille or off the top if you are experienced with glaciers.

  • Lift Information for Autumn 2008

     - Vallorcine closes 31 Aug
     - The Grands Montets closes 7 Sept
     - Le Tour closes 7 Sept
     - Flégère closes 21 Sept
     - The Helbronner closes 21 Sept
     - The Tramway du Mont Blanc closes 21 Sept
     - The Prarion lift in Les Houches closes 21 Sept
     - The Bellevue lift in Les Houches closes 28 Sept
     - The Aiguille du Midi closes 9 November
     - The Montenvers closes between 13-24 October

    Except for the 13-24 October, the Montenvers will be open. The ice grotto and its gondola will be closed in the autumn.
    Flégère will be open for pedestrians from October 25th to November 5th and the last 3 weekends in November.
    Les Grands Montets may open from October 25th to November 5th and the last 3 weekends in November, depending on snow conditions.

    More information on Chamonix Lifts - Status, Pricing and Schedule

  • Mountain Hut Information

    Here are the closing dates of the Mountain Huts in the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc Massif. Many of the huts have winter rooms where you can sleep (remember to bring some money for a small donation for your stay and fuel where available).

    More info on Mountain Huts.

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    Closing on the 21st September:
    - Albert Premier
    - Le Couvercle
    - Le Nid d'Aigle
    - Loriaz

    Closing on the 24th September:
    - La Pierre à Berard

    Closing on the 28th September:
    - Les Conscrits
    - Tete Rousse

    Closing on the 30th September:
    - Lac Blanc
    - Le Gouter

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    Already closed:
    - The Argentiere Hut
    - The Charpoua
    - Les Grands Mulets
    - Le Requin (30 August)
    - Montenvers (31 August)

    Closing on the 13th September:
    - La Flégère

    Closing in mid September:
    - Leschaux

    Closing on the 15th September:
    - Bellachat

  • Events

    Check here for our Events calendar.

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