Location
Nearest airport
Geneva
at
100.0
km
Nearest ferry
Calais
at
600.0
km
Nearest railway
Les Houches
at
2.0
km
Nearest motorway
Les Houches
at
2.0
km
Nearest beach
Lake Passy
at
18.0
km
Nearest restaurant
Les Houches
at
2.0
km
Nearest bar
Les Houches
at
2.0
km
Car is recommended
About Les Houches
The Chamonix valley is one of the most picturesque and popular mountain resorts in the world. Situated at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, the Chamonix valley is not just visually spectacular, it’s also a mecca for adventure sports.
In winter, the valley is one of the most visited ski resorts in the world offering skiing of all levels across five different ski stations. Beyond the well-groomed slopes and snow park lies incredible off-piste runs and ski touring tracks through some of the most impressive mountain scenery in Europe. A well-organised mountain guides network and several adventure sports companies offering a range of experiences from heli-skiing, through huski-sledges to a simple horse-drawn tour around the town, Chamonix has something for everyone interested in visiting the Alps in winter. Contact Mont Blanc Retreats for more information.
Once the snows melt, skis and snowboards are swapped for walking boots, trail running kit and rock climbing and mountaineering gear and from the end of May the resort switches gear into summer-mode. The valley and surrounded peaks are criss-crossed by well signposted footpaths and visitors can enjoy the impressive scenery in relative comfort by riding the valley’s chairlift system up high before starting their hike or climb.
If outdoor sports are not your thing, then don’t be put off. Come and stay during the Cosmo Jazz Festival, and enjoy a programme of daily concerts in spectacular mountain settings, or marvel at the strength of the climbers clinging to the overhanging artificial wall that is set up in the town centre during the World Cup, or just peruse the local produce on offer in the weekly market, enjoy the culinary delights of the many and varied restaurants and sip a glass of wine amidst some of the finest scenery in the world.
Chamonix has an amazing holiday in it no matter who you are.
Activities near Les Houches
Local sports activities |
Within 15 minutes: Mountain biking, Swimming, Climbing, Sports centre, Skiing, Golf, Walking, Tennis
Within 45 minutes: Beach
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Local leisure activities |
Within 15 minutes: Food shop, Cinema, Restaurant, Museum, Shopping, Historic site
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Great for |
Walking holiday, Summer holidays, Ski Holidays |