Children
A fabulous playground for children
Childhood memories of mountain escapades remain with us for life and what better place than Chamonix to discover Mother Nature in all her splendour? The resort offers countless sports and adventure activities and a wide choice of cultural entertainments for all ages.
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A weekly programme is established and adapted to children's ages. Different themes are developed each week and include: arts, sciences, sports and nature activities...
Daily inscriptions are possible subject to availability.
Please book at the welcome desk of the MJC from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon and from 2pm to 6pm.
Craft workshops for children
Lepetitvip arts, crafts and face painting for children aged 3 years and over. New : Lepetit Diddi Dance is aimed at the under 4’s and is not only a great way of keeping fit and active, but it’s also great fun! Nursery rhymes and actions in both English & French, favourite songs and music to fill 45 minutes of jumping, singing, clapping, turning, galloping, moving & shaking!
Lepetitvip also organise birthday parties and events for your little ones.
Reservation is strongly advised. They are open 08:30 until 18:00 in the Winter and 10:00-18:00 in the Summer, 109-111 Promenade Marie Paradis, Chamonix Sud. Call +33(0)6 78 22 59 35 or send an e-mail : info@lepetitvip.com
Beginners’ course from 3 years old :
In the summer, Cham “Piou Piou” helps you to discover the mountains with your children, from 3 to 7 years old. Everyone will experience the mountains in their own way, with a different adventure every day...
In the winter, the ESF skiing school in Chamonix, the ESF in Argentière and Evolution 2 take children from 3 years old for an initiation in the joys of snow sports with specialised monitors.
A list of babysitters is available from the Chamonix and Argentière tourist offices.
Children at altitude : precautionary measures
Certain precautions should be taken when gaining altitude with young children.
It is not advisable to take children under 3 years of age to above 2000 metres altitude.
Between 3 and 12 years of age, avoid long, sustained physical effort at over 2500 metres.
From 12 to 18 years of age physical effort above 4000 metres is not advisable.
Children and animals
Dogs or horses, discove the mountain with our friends, the animals :
Discover the Chamonix valley by horse... Different possibilities : one or two hours, or during full day !
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Tel : +33(0)6 13 08 33 58
Email : christophe.and@hotmail.fr
Web : www.centreequestredumontblanc.com
Chamonix-Mont-BlancTel : +33(0)6 84 99 34 67
Email : eguillaud@huskydalen.com
Web : www.huskydalen.com
Discover mountain sports in total safety with mountain professionals
Discover mountain sports in total safety
In summer: climbing, mountaineering, hill-walking, mountain-biking, paragliding, canyoning, rafting, hydrospeed, dog hiking and more...
In winter, the joys of snow sports: skiing, snow-surfing, telemark, free-style... but also outings on snowshoes or dog-sledding excursions.
MONT BLANC SKI & GUIDE COMPAGNIE join the three ESF ski school of Chamonix, Argentière, Les Houches with La C...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 62 62 (Service séminaires)
Email : info@chamonix-seminaires.com
Web : www.chamonix-seminaires.com
Odyssee Montagne is a mountain guides agency was born in 1993. Height Travel agency. Specialists "on demand" t...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 91 20 83
Email : odyssee@odyssee-montagne.fr
Web : www.odyssee-montagne.fr
The Mountain Guide's company was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and biggest mountain guide's company in the...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 00 88
Email : info@chamonix-guides.com
Web : www.chamonix-guides.com
Centre vacances sportives pour jeunes de 18 à 40 ans. Stages ski, snowboard, hors-piste, ski de randonnée, a...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 54 07 11
Email : argentiere@ucpa.asso.fr
Web : www.ucpa-vacances.com/centre/argentiere/
Apprehend the mountains differently, experience unforgettable moments in a convivial atmosphere with SKI SENSA...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 82 10 59 22
Email : info.chamonix@ski-sensations.com
Web : www.ski-sensations.com
Chamonix-Mont-BlancTel : +33(0)6 84 99 34 67
Email : eguillaud@huskydalen.com
Web : www.huskydalen.com
A reference in outdoor sports for all ages... Action packed programmes for juniors and youths - sensations gua...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 55 70
Email : info@cham-aventure.com
Web : www.cham-aventures.com
A mountain guide and ski instructor agency based in Chamonix, specialized in every aspect of skiing. A new way...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 89 06 51 03
Email : info@peakpowder.com
Web : www.peakpowder.com
This paragliding school employs only fully-qualified experienced pilots and assures a high-quality service. Th...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 20 46 55 57
Email : info@lesailesdumontblanc.com
Web : www.lesailesdumontblanc.com
The school is managed by Caroline Brille, the 5-time French Champion, World Cup winner and World team vice-cha...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 08 23 92 65
Email : info@absolute-chamonix.com
Web : www.absolute-chamonix.com
The Evolution 2 mountain guides : a team of passionate high mountain professionals able to match your most ima...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 55 53 57
Email : chamonix@evolution2.com
Web : www.evolution2-chamonix.com
Tandem paraglider flights with certified instructors all year round. Discovery, children, groups, aerobatic, h...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 20 63 18 52
Email : info@peakexperience.com
Web : www.peakexperience.com
The canyoning specialist in Chamonix. For a family introduction or to experience the best sport adventure. Get...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 77 88 24 50
Email : contact@oxo-canyoning.fr
Web : www.oxo-canyoning.fr
On 7 October 1990, Alain Desez reached the highest point on earth: Everest, 8,848 metres high. The next day, ...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 80 03 24 74
Email : alain.desez@orange.fr
Web : www.hautvol.fr
On the majestic site of "Les Grands Montets" or the family, sunny area of the "Tour Col de la Balme", a team m...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 54 00 12
Email : info@esf-argentiere.com
Web : www.esf-argentiere.com
Welcome the Ecorider ski school,International ski school of Chamonix. Ecorider is the first ski school in the ...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 36 66 48 10
Email : info@ecorider.org
Web : www.ecorider.org
The Chamonix paragliding school established since 1987 offers novice flights, individual and group courses at ...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 84 01 26 00
Email : summits@summits.fr
Web : www.summits.fr
Chamonix Parapente invites you to discover the Mont Blanc range in a paraglider. Several packages offered, for...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 61 84 61 50
Email : ecole@chamonix-parapente.fr
Web : www.chamonix-parapente.fr
Our team of 280 instructors and high mountain guides offer you a unique and personalised experience across the...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 22 57
Email : info@esfchamonix.com
Web : www.esfchamonix.com
From Mont-Blanc to the Everest Specialised in Mont-blanc climbs, mountaineering courses, glacier walks, ski to...+ info
Tel : +33(0)4 50 55 94 26
Email : infos@stagexpe.com
Web : www.stagexpe.com
Prestige is proud to offer a variety of Mountain Sport activities from individual coaching to animated evening...+ info
Tel : +33(0)6 80 20 83 70
Email : oli@prestigeoutdoor.com
Web : www.prestigeoutdoor.com
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