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  • Markets in Chamonix

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  • Traditional Produce

    Farming in the mountainous Haute-Savoie is predominantly dairy cattle.

    Traditional produce specific to the localities developed because these farms were cut off by deep snow for several months every year.  Often these products were produced and stored at the farms.

    Typical local cheeses are Tomme and Reblochon. The excellent Beaufort cheese hails from the Southern Alps and the creamy Morbier cheese comes from the Jura in the North. Goats cheese are made and sold directly by local farmers.

    Have a look at the chamonix.net page on
    traditional food.
  • Weekly Markets - mornings 8:00-12:00

    A wide range of local produce is sold at the local markets. Here are the closest to the Chamonix Valley. The main markets are in bold type.

    Mondays: Les Houches
    Tuesdays: Chamonix Sud (in season)
    Wednesdays: Samöens
    Thursdays: St. Gervais
    Fridays: Megève
    Saturdays: Chamonix & Sallanches
    Sundays: Argentière (in season)

    Don't forget that it might be difficult to park you car near the market squares.
  • Crafts

    Wood Carving : Local craftsmen and women continue to carve a wide range of items from huge works of art, particularly local fauna, to boxes and other useful articles which make good presents.
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