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Fayet - Chamonix : normal traffic conditions
Chamonix - Argentière : normal traffic conditions
Col des montets : normal traffic conditions
Tunnel du Mont-Blanc : normal traffic conditions
Detailed information(access to Chamonix - Mont-Blanc Tunnel)
Lifts in real-time
téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) Montenvers - Mer de Glace (1913 m) Planpraz (2000 m) - Brévent (2525 m) Flégère (1890 m) - Index (2385 m) Tour - Charamillon (1850 m) - Autannes (2270 m) Lognan (1975 m) - Grands Montets (3300 m)
Tramway du Mont-Blanc (2372 m)Detailed information
téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) Montenvers - Mer de Glace (1913 m) Planpraz (2000 m) - Brévent (2525 m) Flégère (1890 m) - Index (2385 m) Tour - Charamillon (1850 m) - Autannes (2270 m) Lognan (1975 m) - Grands Montets (3300 m) Tramway du Mont-Blanc (2372 m)Special information
Montenvers information
Works to securise the landslide area have been completed. We therefore have the pleasure to announce the reopening of the Montenvers train, as from Thursday, July 1st. The site will be fully open.
Consult the lift information chart.
Consult the lift information chart.June 03rd 2010
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Chamonix Mont-Blanc
85, place du Triangle de l'Amitié
BP 25
F-74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel +33 450 53 00 24
Fax +33 450 53 58 90
info@chamonix.com
Timetable
Everyday
from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bureau d'Argentière
24, route du village
F-74400 Argentière
Tel +33 450 54 02 14
Fax +33 450 54 06 39
argentiere.info@chamonix.com
Timetable
Everyday
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
home > Spring
Spring in Chamonix
A season to discover
As the snow melts, the marmots awake, the first Soldanella lift their delicate heads, the larch trees adorn soft, fresh green needles and the Valley embraces the arrival of spring!Events
Our Spring rendez-vous: "The Science Festival" from the 23rd to the 3rd May on the theme of 'Borders'.
For the 20th year, Chamonix encourages this annual meeting between international scientists and a public of all ages, in an informal, convivial atmosphere. Debates, films, encounters, workshops, entertainment, scientific and artistic shows, field trips, are once again offered this year.
Other events and exhibitions may be consulted on the agenda.
Take to the heights...
the lifts
The Grands Montets ski area : enjoy the pleasures of spring skiing right through until the 9th May at the Grands Montets. The "free ride day" takes place on the 2nd May this year - lots of fun for all the family ! The Aiguille du Midi cable car : embark in the Aiguille du Midi cable car and you enter the realm of the 'high mountains' where you may contemplate a unique and breath taking panorama of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Panoramic Mont-Blanc : from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, the Panoramic Mont Blanc gondola offers a bird's eye view of the Géant glacier as you traverse across to Helbronner point in Italy. Opening on May 28th. The Montenvers Train : this delightful cog railway which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, winds its way up through larch forests to the Montenvers station at 1913m. An exceptional panorama overlooking the Mer de Glace, the splendid Drus and Aiguille Verte peaks. The famous Ice Grotto offers a trip into the heart of the glacier. The ice grotto is close from May 31st to June 11th.Lift openings for summer 2010
Le Brévent : 26th June
La Flégère : 19th June
Balme : 19th June - Vallorcine gondola opens 10th July.
Les Grands Montets : 3rd July
Le Tramway du Mont-Blanc : 19th June
How about sport?
Hiking and Mountain-biking
Chamonix offers a wide number of hiking and mountain biking trails at a relatively low altitude, either along the valley floor or the flanks of the valley, which enable you to discover the local heritage: delighful villages, chapels, oratories, ancient bread ovens... Trails which follow the banks of the river Arve, the 'Petits Balcons', the Bois du Bouchet, the Argentière morraine, to mention but a few.At altitude, access to trails depends upon snow conditions. It is preferable to contact the, opposite the Saint Michel Church, who will advise you on the best and safest itineraries for this time of year. This service also provides weather forecasts, maps, guide books, cassettes, but above all, invaluable first-hand information.
Other mountain sports Depending on your dates of stay and weather conditions, the following sports activities may be available. Contact the mountain professionals:
Mountaineering, Rock climbing, River sports, Paragliding, Fishing, TennisOpen air activities
Golfing in Chamonix : 18 hole golf course in Les Praz, 3 km from Chamonix.Practice and reception open every day from 8:30 to 19:00.
Paintball:Open all year round on reservation: +33 (0)6 07 36 01 51. From 12 years of age.
New : Kids Paint Ball ! For children from 7 to 11 years of age.
Leisure Park at les Planards : numerous activities like summer sled.Culture and entertainment
Tairraz Exhibition centre : - Exhibition "Glaciers and Men"
- Cristal Museum
Libraries : Many books to dicover... Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve : situated at the Col des Montets, the Aiguilles rouges chalet laboratory offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the passionate world of fauna and flora in the mountains. Panoramic Flights : For the experience of a life time, take a helicopter flight in the Mont-Blanc Massif and discover the extraordinary beauty of those prestigious summits, imposing north faces and spectacular ice falls. Little Tourist TrainA short tour of Chamonix with guided commentary in English.
For your evenings...
After a day in the mountains, enjoy a well-deserved evening of relaxation: Les SPA : a revitalising experience! Cinéma Vox : Several showings daily Programme on line. Bowling : open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 20:00 to 2:00. Closed from June 15th to July 2nd. Casino : Open all year round. Slot machines open from 11:00 to 2:00, until 3:00 on week-ends and evenings prior to public holidays.
Games tables open from 21:00 to 2:00. Open on Sunday from 17:00 to 2:00.
Identification must be presented on entry. Adults only.
A wide choice of bars and restaurants and night clubs open during the months of May and June.
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