One of the most popular stops on the Chamonix-Martogny railway is Chatelard, access point to go up to see the Emosson Dam. Nearby Verbier is popular with outdoor enthousiasts. And who hasn't heard of the Montreux Jazz festival? Even when the festival isn't on its worth going to Montreux to visit the Château de Chillon.
Here are some other ideas:
Martigny
The Swiss town of Martigny by the Rhone river is well worth a visit. It is magnificiently placed in an open Valley surrounded by terraced vineyards.
To get there from Chamonix either take the train, the panoramic Mount Blanc Express or go by car over the Col des Montets and the Col de La Forclaz. One of Martigny's major attractions is the Pierre Gianadda Foundation.
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Labyrinthe of Adventures
An amazing maze full of hidden suprises, obstacles and challenges.
Location: Labyrinthe Aventure, CH-1902, Evionnaz
10km from Martigny (in the Lausanne direction) 3km from St. Maurice.
Tel. 41 27 767 14 14, fax. 41 27 767 30 14 www.labyrinthes.ch
Opening times: Everyday from 9:30am to 7pm
(10am to 5pm in October)
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HappyLand Switzerland biggest theme park. Location:
On the road between Sion and Sierre, 2 minutes from the motorway exit.
Tel. 41 27 458 34 25
Opening times:
10 am to 6pm
From the last Saturday in March to 1st November.
Prices:
Adult (15 ) 25 CHF
Child (4 ) 22 CHF Free parking For More Information: www.happylandnew.ch
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Walks around Dorénaz
If the weather's not so good in Chamonix. Dorénaz has some nice walks. Although this is just over the boarder in Switzerland, about 55 minutes by car from Chamonix, the weather can by very different.
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Les Bains de Saillon
For those bad weather days, or just to relax, visit the thermal baths of Saillon.
4 thermal pools, fitness areas, beauty salons, saunas, jacuzzi's and more.
The thermal baths complex is situated only 45mins from Chamonix towards the town of Sion, Switzerland.
