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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
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F-74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
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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
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Summer Activities
Discover the joys of mountain sports ! At your ease: Climbing, mountaineering, hiking, cross-country biking, paragliding, canyoning, rafting... accompanied by Chamonix's professonal guiding services. Don't hesitate to contact these professionals to find out exactly what's on offer - you'll be surprised!
Hiking for children in ChamonixThe 'Compagnie des Guides' from Chamonix, organises 6 day hiking tours for juniors as follows:
- 9 to 11 years: The Tour of Mont-Blanc - this famouns hiking tour is a perfect initiation for youngsters to the joys and conviviality of walking with a group. The tour traverses both Italy and Switzerland, crosses several Alpine passes includes a rafting descent for a further element of fun.
- 10 to 12 years: Tour of the Vanoise - in the heart of the Vanoise national park where glaciers and wildlife are never far away.
- 13 to 16 years: The Grand Paradis - just a stones throw away in Italy, the Grand Paradis lives up to its name. A national park that is truly a haven for chamois and ibex and where edelweiss grow in proliferation.
Climbing for children and juniorsClimbing school at the Gaillands Rocks.
Every day, mornings or afternoons, there are 3 hour rock-climbing sessions for all levels of ability. Bookable on site:Cie des guides de Chamonix - Association Internationale des Guides du Mont Blanc
From 12 to 17 years :
Mountaineering courses - 5 days of mountain activities for beginners and more experienced climbers. Courses include rock-climbing, ice climbing, and applied mountaineering. Courses begin every Monday and are bookable through the 'Compagnie de Guides' in Chamonix.
Multi-Activity courses
Daily and weekly programmes offeer children the opportunity to discover a wide choice of sports and nature activities in the company of professional guides and leaders: Cross-country biking, rock-climbing, adventure hikes, canyoning, rafting, tyrolean traverses.. Cham'Aventure - Evolution 2 - Kailash
Mountain Biking : The perfect opportunity to discover both valley and mountain trails in the company of a qualified mountain bike leader.
Paragliding : Tandem flights from Planpraz(Brevent), from 8 years of age.
Rafting : Arve river descent, introduction to navigation techniques. From 10 years or age (minimum height 1.40 m)
Hydrospeed : Arve river descent, introduction to white water swimming. From 12 years of age (minimum height 1.45 m and competent swimmer)
Canyoning : Swimming, high jumps, water slides and abseiling...in mountain rivers. From 10 years of age.
Other sports for children in Chamonix...
In the mountains, I can also swim, ice-skate, fish...Swimming Pool : 25m indoor pool, adjacent fun pool with water fall and rapid river, 130m covered water slide, paddling pool for tiny tots. Swimming lessons may be booked directly at the pool.
Ice Rink : Olympic size covered ice rink.
Tennis and Squash : 19 hard courts, 2 of which are covered. 2 squash courts.Golf : Professional golf lessons available for children, July - August, from Monday to Friday from 5pm to 6pm. Reservations: +33 (0)4 50 53 45 23
Fishing : Fishing in the valley's mountain rivers and lakes. Day and fortnightly permits available.
Marc Van Leynseele a qualified mountain leader and fishing guide, he offers a number of fishing hikes.
Paint Ball : From 12 years of age, an outdoor game « the sport that stains !». Phone : 06 07 36 01 51
Where can I have fun ?
02:30Chamonix leisure parkLe Parc de loisirs de Chamonix est un endroit idéal pour passer un...The Chamonix leisure park : Summer sledging, Forest adventure park for all ages, childrens play area...
Paradis des Praz : Play area, pony rides, mini zip wire, crepes ......a deligtful wooded spot by the side of a stream...a children's paradise!
I learn as I go!
I discover the fascinating world of local wildlife and plants and learn about the history and legends of the valley......Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve : A chalet laboratory perfectly adapted for youngsters to discover the fauna and flora of the Aiguilles Rouges (red needles)!
The little tourist train : Sit tight and enjoy a guided historic visit of the town and valley on board this delightful train.And on rainy days .... Take off your hiking boots and come inside .....
Bowling : 8 bowling alleys, indoor mini-golf, billiards and video games. Alley bumpers for children.
Games Room : Gamesroom for all the family.
Vox Cinema : Have a look on the movie programme.
Alpine MuseumThe museum retraces 2 centuries of valley life, from the first visitors to the «Savoy Glaciers», to the beginning of « winter sports ».
Tairraz exhibition centre
Temporary exhibition:« Glaciers and Men »: Crystal Museum : Impressive exhibition of Crystals from the Mont-Blanc Massif and further afield and associated history of the Crystal seekers.Library
Library, discs and games.
A reading and games corner for the little ones and over 16 000 works for young visitors.
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