Leisure activities
- Spas
- Aiguille Du Midi Cable Car Ride
- Montenvers Train - Mer De Glace
- Chamonix Library
- Chamonix Tourist Train
Chatelard Tourist train
Just over the border from Vallorcine in Switzerland you can take a ride on the train from Chatelard upto the Emosson Dam. Breathtaking views towards Mont Blanc and Italy in one direction and across the Swiss Alps in the other. From here it is possible to access dinosaur traces discovered whilst constructing the Dam.
Tel : 00 41 27 769 11 11
Fondation Pierre Gianadda
The cultural town of Martigny is home to the Fondation with a permanent exhibition of Roman artefacts and a garden of sculptures by all the important 20th Century artists. Regular art exhibitions also take place along with classical music concerts. We have seen works by Rodin, Picasso, Monet, Leger and Ceasar to name a few.
Tel : 00 41 27 722 39 78
Museum of St Bernard
Museum of St Bernard These magnificent dogs have played an important part in mountain life over the centuries. Learn all about their past and meet some of the gentle giants.
Cinema
Chamonix's Vox Cinema and Theatre has just undergone renovation and boasts an attractive ticket hall, large screens, digital sound and new seating, all to enhance your viewing pleasure! The live theatre shows are also now enhanced with adapted lighting and scenic structures. With free parking for users and automated seat reservations, it is now easier than ever to visit the cinema in Chamonix. Watch the films in French or see one of the English spoken films on the bill.
Cinema le Vox
22 Cour du Bartavel
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 03 39
Tel : +33 (0)450 55 89 98
Website : www.cinemavox-chamonix.com
Casino
Try your luck at Chamonix's casino! Placed right in the centre of town, the Casino de Chamonix features eighty gaming machines, eleven table games and a restaurant with bar. Over 18's only - remember your ID!
Casino Barrière de Chamonix
12, Place de Saussure
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 07 65
Fax : +33 (0)450 53 13 36
Website : www.lucienbarriere.com/
Museums
Chamonix's Alpine Museum is situated in what was the old Chamonix Palace. This beautiful museum is dedicated to the memory of the valley with photographs, maps, crystals, ancient objects and costumes. See the development and changes that have been made to the valley between the 18th and 20th centuries from the first tourists who came to admire the glacières de Savoye to the golden age of winter sports. Take yourself back in time and see Chamonix as it was then - the changes are amazing.
Alpine Museum
89, Avenue Michel Croz
Zone piétonne
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 25 93
Email : musee-alpin@chamonix-mont-blanc.fr
Website : www.chamonix.fr/animationculture/museealpin.html
The Tairraz Exhibition Centre opened in 2001 and is currently showing a major exhibition on the theme "Glaciers and Men" which shows the impact of glaciers on man and landscape. Showing the science in relation to the olden day theories of large glaciers in the world and those of the solid mass of Mont Blanc. A truly spectacular exhibition which also demonstrates just how small we really are!
Tairraz Exhibition Centre
615 allée du Recteur Payot
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 55 53 93
Website : www.chamonix.fr/animationculture/espacetairraz.html
Spas
Do you think you might need relaxing treatments in between your outdoor acitivites or would you just like to enjoy the steams of a Turkish bath after a long day of skiing in Chamonix? No problem, there are enjoyable mountain spas in the Chamonix valley offering you diverse health and beauty treatments, improving your well-being during your holiday. Go on, you deserve it!
Take a look at the spas below and if you would like to pre-book a treatment or course of treatments, contact us as we may be able to acquire a discount for you.
Contact us for full details and rates and pre book your treatment through us to enjoy a 10% discount and ensure availability.
Spa Des Granges
New in Chamonix: Luxury Ski & Spa retreat
600m² Spa including indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, hot tub, fitness room and 5 treatment cabins - 1 being a prestige duo cabin - for mother & daughter or couple.
Dr Hauschka facials & Comfort Zone treatments
Pure Mountain Bliss & Beauty!
Membership & Day Spa available.
Spa Des Granges
Les Granges d'en Haut
Route des Chavants
74310 Les Houches
Contact : Veronique
Tel : +33 (0)450 54 65 36
Email : spa@grangesdenhaut.com
Website : www.grangesdenhaut.com
Le Prieure Hotel ***
Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi
Massages, beauty treatments
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Le Prieure Hotel ***
149 allée du Recteur Payot
74404 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 20 72
Valerie Jacquet
Tel : +33 (0)661 40 74 09
Website : prieure@chamonixhotels.com
Pré-Saint-Didier
Across the Italian border is a unique treasure in the heart of Valle d'Aosta. Pré-Saint-Didier is a day spa where you can bathe in the warm thermal waters and choose to take a sauna, a Turkish bath or simply to have a relaxing massage. Free shuttle bus from Chamonix (from 7th January to 11th April - Mon to Fri).
Pré-Saint-Didier
Val d'Aoste
Tel : +39 (0)165 86 72 72
Email : info@termedipre.it
Website : www.termedipre.it/spa_italy.asp
Aiguille Du Midi cable car ride
Take a trip on the famous Chamonix Aiguille du midi cable car to see the amazing views of the valleys of France, Switzerland and Italy. A super fast, exhilarating and spectacular cable car up to the summit of Mont Blanc at 3,777m, which offers you the most spectacular panoramic lookout your ever likely to see. One not too miss!
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
100 place de l'Aiguille du Midi
74400 Chamonix
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 22 75
Montenvers Train - Mer De Glace
A must do for everyone visiting the Chamonix Valley! Take a short trip on the Montenvers train from Chamonix's main train station up to the spectacular Mer de Glace glacier and the amazing ice caves which are open in both summer and winter. Learn all about the glacier and marvel at the amazing views. At the top you also have access to a souvenir shop, café, restaurant and alpine museum.
Check the train status before you make arrangements for your trip as the trains can occasionally be postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Montenvers Train
35, place de la Mer de Glace
Chamonix 74400
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 12 54
Chamonix library
Chamonix's library is situated in the centre of Chamonix and gives access to a wide collection of books, magazines, discs, games and CD-Roms for children and adults and has a special area dedicated to skiing and mountaineering.
The Municipal Library
99, route de la Patinoire
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 34 82
Email : bibchamonix@wanadoo.fr
Website : www.bibliomontblanc.com
Chamonix tourist train
The miniature tourist train offers you a guided tour of the town of Chamonix to see its monuments and architecture, activities and panoramic views. The train leaves every 30mins from 10:00am to 7:00pm from the 1st of May to the 31st of October from the post office, the Aiguille du Midi cablecar car park and the main (SNCF) train station.
Train Touristique
42, rue d'Entrèves
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)450 53 11 24
Fax : +33 (0)450 53 11 24
Email : contact@traincham.com
Website : www.traincham.com