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Mont-Blanc Ultra-trailIt'll take your breath away...
From the 27th to 31st August, come and share this extraordinary adventure! The Tour of Mont-Blanc non stop in a time limit of 46h maximum: 166km, 9400 m positive elevation, 3 countries, 2300 participants!

» Ultra Trail website
» book your stay
100 years on the tracks...at the Mer de Glace
From 1908 to 2008, the famous Montenvers cog railway celebrates its hundredth anniversary! Enjoy a magical evening at the Grand Hotel du Montenvers: Retro train journey, candlelit dinner, champagne and jazz! Sundays and Thursdays, reservation necessary.

» detailed programme
VTT French Cup5th & 6th September
The Mountain Biking section of Chamonix' Sports Club is organising the 4th leg and the Finals of the VTT French Cup. Cross Country and Trial are the two disciplines of this competition.

» FFC website
» book your stayA photo a day ...Photographic correspondance with Courmayeur
This summer, enjoy original colour photos, immortalised by François Leclaire, from the twin town of Courmayeur. A far cry from postcard and brochure images ...

• Discover the exhibition on our websiteAssess and win !Best of the Alps Questionnaire
Your opinion is important to us in order to cater for your needs and desires.
To thank you for taking the time to complete the questionaire, you may take part in a prize draw, with the chance to win one of 8 two night stays in first rate accommodation.

» participate

Summer in the mountains...Tempted?
Discover the joys of the mountains at your rhythm, in harmony with your aspirations, with or without moderation...

• practical guideSpecial OffersCham Discovery
From the 14th June until mid September, discover this flexible holiday offer, perfectly adapted for nature and sport's enthusiasts of all ages!

• Consult our summer offersThe LiftsSummer 2008
The Aiguille du Midi, the Flegere, the Grands Montets, Balme gondola, the Montenvers train and the Tramway du Mont-Blanc are all open.
Exceptionally, the Brevent will be closed this summer for renovations.
New! The Glacier de Bossons chairlift is open for the pleasure of all this summer

• Lift informationBook your stayIn just a few clics !
With our on-line booking service ...
Select your accommodation, reserve your airport transfers, lift passes, sports activities, equipment rental, events, hiking guides ...

• On-line booking serviceGetting to ChamonixSituated at 88 km from Geneva airport and linked with the European road network, Chamonix is an easily accessible mountain town.

» Plane, train, bus, car...