• The Animals and Fauna that you can see in Chamonix and the Alps

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  • Chamonix Animals and Nature

    To find out more about this stunning valley, visit one of the zoos or nature reserves. Here you will find a variety of plant and animal life that you might not otherwise see.

  • Animal Parc of Merlet, Chamonix Valley - Les Houches

    From Les Houches, cross the river and take the road up to this park in Le Coupeau at 1562m. The Parc Animalier de Merlet is a park with mountain animals moving freely. It is not a zoo. You'll have the opportunity to see deer, chamois, bouquetins, marmots, llamas and more. Picnics and dogs are forbidden.

    www.parcdemerlet.com or Tel: 33 (0)4 50 53 47 89

    Open from 1st May to 30 September
    May, June, Sept: 9h30 to 19h30, everyday except Mondays.
    July, Aug: 9h30 to 19h30, everyday

    Entrance Fee:
    Adults: 5 euros; Children (4-12): 3 euros

  • Saint-Bernard Breeding Center

    At the "Elevage de Saint-bernard aux Houches," between Servoz and Les Houches, at the Aire de la Fontaine exit, come see the breeding centre for St. Bernard dogs. Excursions last half an hour.

    Website (in French)
    Tel. 33 (0)4 50 47 23 60

     Open everyday except Sundays and Monday mornings:
    In July and August and school holidays, open 10:00-11:30 and 14:30-18:00
    During other periods, open 14:00 - 17:30

    Entrance Fee:
    Adults 4.30 Euros; Children 5-12 Euros; Group prices from 15 people.

  • Learn about Huskies

    Come and learn about man's best friend. Learn about their pack behavior, how to put on a harness, come on a husky ride, and learn how to care for them. Excursions last 2 hours.

     -      Husky Centre and Dog sledging providers

    -  More info about Huskies and Dog sledging

     

  • Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve

    The entrance is on the Col des Montets between Argentière and Le Buet.

    Tel. 33 (0)4 50 54 02 24
    Tel. 33 (0)4 50 54 08 06

    Open from 1st June to 15 September.
    09:30-12:30, 13:30-18:30
    The nature reserve extends from 1200m at Argentière, to 2965m at the summit of the Belvédère. A large diversity of plant and animal life is easily accessible here.

  • Swiss Alpine Zoo: Les Marécottes

    Open everyday from 09:00 to night.
    High season: Entrance is to be paid at the restaurant.
    Low season: Automatic ticket distributor.

    Swimming pool: open from June to mid-September everyday from 09:00 to night. Car parking, restaurant and play areas for children.

    Les Marécottes, Switzerland
    Tel. 41 (0)27 761 15 62
    Fax. 41 (0)27 761 10 62