Sightseeing in and around Chamonix
Chamonix is world famous. At the foot of Mont Blanc (4808m or 15,770ft), the highest mountain in western Europe, Chamonix's alpine town atmosphere and spectacular scenery attract people from all over the globe. It boasts of having one of the highest cable cars in the world. The skiing, climbing and walking are all superb and are undeniably the best ways to combine sightseeing with adventure. But there is a lot that a pedestrian can see as well.
The Views of Chamonix... visit the Aiguille du Midi & the Montenvers Train / Mer de Glace.
While you can get a unique view of the mountains from just about anywhere, the lifts provide a great starting point.
Take the Aiguille du Midi cable car from the valley floor to the summit at 3842m (12,605ft ). From the terraces at the top station the views are stunning. Another way to get closer to the mountains is to catch the Montenvers train. This funicular railway climbs from the valley floor to the impressive Mer de Glace glacier.
Some people say the best views of the Mt Blanc massif are from the top of the Brevent cable car.
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Aiguille du Midi |
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Montenvers Train/Mer de Glace | |
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Take the Aiguille du Midi cable car from the valley floor to the summit at 3842m (12,605ft ). From the terraces at the top station the views are stunning.
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Another way to get closer to the mountains is to catch the Montenvers train. This funicular railway climbs from the valley floor to the impressive Mer de Glace glacier.
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Brevent Cable Car |
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Chamonix Historic Center | |
| Some people say the best views of the Mont Blanc massif are from the top of the Brevent cable car. Take this lift direclty from Chamonix Town. You won't regret it. | There are 2 famous statues in the centre of Chamonix. One from Horace Bendicte de Saussure. And a nearby statue is that of Dr Gabriel Michel Paccard, Jacques Balmat. You must see them. | |||
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Chamonix Museums |
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Chamonix Markets | |
| Check out the museums in Chamonix. The Alpine Museum provides an essential background to the history and architecture of the valley. Visit also the Espace Tairraz and many others... | Don't miss the colourful weekly Chamonix market and their range of local produce. Many small alpine towns in the Haute Savoie have markets on different days of the week. | |||
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Helicopter Flights |
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Chamonix Nature / Wildlife | |
| You can also take a helicopter flight for some fantastic views. Panoramic sightseeing tours to the Aiguille Verte, the Grands Jorasses, the Mont Blanc. | Chamonix is a mountain town. Those who don't come to practice its sports come anyway because they love the mountain scenery and wildlife. Check here you options... | |||
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Annecy and its Lake |
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Switzerland | |
| Visit the capital of Haute-Savoie, Annecy, also known as the "Venice of the Alps" for its medieval architecture and a stunning lake. One of the most beautiful towns is France. | Visit Switzerland... the border is only 20 minutes drive from Chamonix. You can chose from Verbier, Martigny, Zermatt, Champex, Montreux and much much more... | |||
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Italy - Courmayeur, Aosta |
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All the Sightseeing Activities | |
| Another option is to cross the Mont Blanc Tunnel and head to Italy and the Courmayeur Aosta Valley. There you'll be delighted with the italian welcome, food and all the rest. | Check here a more detailled list of all the sightseeing places and activities that you can do in Chamonix. In this list we also propose you some day trips that you can do from Chamonix. |
