Chamonix is not short on things to do as this stunning area is by no means just a ski resort, it's a bustling Alpine town and commune with a long and fascinating history.... For this reason not all our winter visitors are skiers or snowboarders, some come just to experience that winter wonderland feeling, and to explore the town with its multitude of shops, restaurants, museums, sports centre, casino, cinema and so on. Up and coming events in Chamonix can be found here.
Here we have picked out some more unusual outdoor activities that might appeal...
A bespoke Photo Walk tour withTeresa Kaufman
Treasure Hunts in Les Houches
Skate under the stars in Vallorcine
A short trip up the valley by train or car will take you to the pretty village of Vallorcine. Here you will find an outdoor ice rink beside the Residence Vallorcine, and after a skate why not pamper yourselves at the spa.
Or better still - at the Emosson Dam (not for the faint hearted!)
You may like to try skating here instead (it can be done!)
The opening scene of GoldenEye was filmed as James Bond bungee jumps off the dam - watch this!!
Take the Mont Blanc Express towards Martigny and disembark at Chatelard. In the summer months (20 May - 22 October) you can get to the top of the dam via a three stage lift system, starting with a very steep funicular.
And if that’s not enough for you, you can always jump off the mountain…with an expert guide
There's nothing like a bird's eye view of all this, so if you are prepared to take that leap why not have a go at paragliding??!!
