Sophie's Chamonix Guidebook
Sightseeing
Chamonix
Great place for children to play in the summer! Donkey rides, activities, restaurant.
30 locals recommend
Le Paradis des Praz
Promenade du Paradis des PrazGreat place for children to play in the summer! Donkey rides, activities, restaurant.
Fabulous day trip just over an hours drive from Chamonix. Great shopping, choice of restaurants, and beautiful lake with plenty of activities for children who love water sports
613 locals recommend
Annecy
Fabulous day trip just over an hours drive from Chamonix. Great shopping, choice of restaurants, and beautiful lake with plenty of activities for children who love water sports
A must do in Chamonix! Take two cable cars up to 3842m! You can even take the Helbronner lift to Italy, travel over the famous vallée blanche glacier! Beautiful
389 locals recommend
Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiA must do in Chamonix! Take two cable cars up to 3842m! You can even take the Helbronner lift to Italy, travel over the famous vallée blanche glacier! Beautiful
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
80 Av. de la GareBeautiful train ride up to the glacier viewing platform
21 locals recommend
Gare du Montenvers Mer de Glace
Beautiful train ride up to the glacier viewing platform
Animal park for local wildlife with exceptional views! Don’t forget to reserve before you go!
187 locals recommend
Parc de Merlet
2495 Chem. de MerletAnimal park for local wildlife with exceptional views! Don’t forget to reserve before you go!
Gorges of the Diosaz
181 All. des GorgesGreat option for a ‘rainy day activity’
Excellent ski school and summer activities provider!
12 locals recommend
Evolution 2 Ski And Adventure School
130 Rue des MoulinsExcellent ski school and summer activities provider!
An ‘amusement park’ for the children for both summer and winter fun.
42 locals recommend
Chamonix Amusement Park
351 Chem. du Pied du GreponAn ‘amusement park’ for the children for both summer and winter fun.
Food scene
MOÖ bar cuisine
239 Av. Michel CrozBest burgers and apres ski in winter
Poco Loco
47 Rue du Dr PaccardSuper cute cosy burger bar in Chamonix
MUMMA
31 Rue WhymperFavourite restaurant in Chamonix
Pointe Isabelle
165 Av. Michel CrozL'Hydromel
25 Avenue Ravanel le RougeRestaurant Annapurna
62 Av. Ravanel le RougeYummy curry house!
Bistrot Des Sports
182 Rue Joseph VallotLe Délice
130 Rue de l'ÉgliseExcellent restaurant in Les Houches centre
La Cabane Des Praz
23 Rte du GolfLovely restaurant over looking the golf course
Satsuki
288 Rue Joseph VallotGreat sushi
Bizes
64 Rue du LyretThe Dainty
67 Prom. Marie ParadisThe best sough dough pizza in chamonix, take away or eat in
Bighorn Bistro & Bakery
77 Pl. Edmond DesailloudVegan and vegetarian options!
Little Boxes
269 Av. de CourmayeurEasy snack bar in chamonix sud
Moody Coffee Roasters
195 Av. de l'Aiguille du MidiBest coffee house in Chamonix. Can even buy coffee beans
Café Bluebird Chamonix
155 Pl. Edmond DesailloudGreat little cafe, bacon and sausage butties!
Lovely little place for hotdogs, sandwiches and coffee! Sometimes live music!
28 locals recommend
Cool Cats
116 Rue des MoulinsLovely little place for hotdogs, sandwiches and coffee! Sometimes live music!
Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsOne of our favourites! Great Asian infusion
Tennis Club Chamonix
540 Prom. du ForiAt the local Tennis grounds!
Apres ski
Bars for dancing, drinking and generally being merry & having fun!
Chambre Neuf
272 Av. Michel CrozLive music, dancing on tables!
Elevation 1904
259 Av. Michel CrozServes food all day!
Live music and shows, choice of restaurants. Lovely eating area outside
29 locals recommend
La Folie Douce Hotels Chamonix
823 All. Recteur PayotLive music and shows, choice of restaurants. Lovely eating area outside
South Bar
83 Place Edmond DesailloudMicro-Brasserie de Chamonix, MBC
350 Rte du BouchetHalf price chicken wings on Mondays
The Beckett & Wilde
27 Pl. Edmond DesailloudGreat bar in Cham Sud to watch sports!
The Pub
Rue du Docteur PaccardGreat pub to watch sports
Cha'Cha'Cha'
134 Av. Ravanel le RougeLovely wine bar and shop
Bar'd Up
123 Rue des MoulinsHas a pool table and dart board
Supermarket
Carrefour Market Chamonix
339 Rte BlancheSuper U et Drive
956 Av. des AlpagesGrand Frais Domancy
Route de SallanchesSuper U
117 Rue Joseph VallotSwimming pools, Spas and lakes
Centre Sportif Richard Bozon
214 Av. de la PlageThrough the Mont Blanc tunnel, in Pre St Didier, well worth the visit to relax in the spa after a day skiing or hiking in Courmayeur, Italy! Our favourite place
200 locals recommend
QC Terme Pré Saint Didier
Allée des ThermesThrough the Mont Blanc tunnel, in Pre St Didier, well worth the visit to relax in the spa after a day skiing or hiking in Courmayeur, Italy! Our favourite place
Local spa in Chamonix, a pool with fabulous views
9 locals recommend
Hôtel Le Refuge des Aiglons Chamonix
270 Av. de CourmayeurLocal spa in Chamonix, a pool with fabulous views
Swimming pool Saint-Gervais
798 Av. de MiageLovely place in summer for the kids, restaurants and sand areas for kids to play!
88 locals recommend
Lac de Passy
Lovely place in summer for the kids, restaurants and sand areas for kids to play!
Worth a day trip to the lake in Switzerland ! Either via Geneva or direction Montreux! The water is beautiful and clear
170 locals recommend
Lake Geneva
Worth a day trip to the lake in Switzerland ! Either via Geneva or direction Montreux! The water is beautiful and clear
Hôtel Mont-Blanc
62 All. du MajesticLovely spa, use of pool and wonderful restaurant for a treat :)
Centre Aquatique Sallanches Mont-Blanc
82 rue Charly Mottet