Food Scene
Small family owned restaurant with fantastic service and wonderful french cuisine & wine.
30 locals recommend
Le Chaudron
79 Rue des MoulinsSmall family owned restaurant with fantastic service and wonderful french cuisine & wine.
Great restaurant on the main street, with tables overlooking the river Arve - best lamb cutlets I've ever tasted.
42 locals recommend
Atmosphère
123 Pl. BalmatGreat restaurant on the main street, with tables overlooking the river Arve - best lamb cutlets I've ever tasted.
A very popular restaurant on the Route du Moulin in the centre of Chamonix. With a mix of traditional French and Scandinavian cooking, spiced with Asian influences.
Make sure to book ahead!
99 locals recommend
Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsA very popular restaurant on the Route du Moulin in the centre of Chamonix. With a mix of traditional French and Scandinavian cooking, spiced with Asian influences.
Make sure to book ahead!
Awesome North American inspired food in Chamonix. Excellent food and friendly service. They always have a great selection of craft beers, a decent wine list and can accommodate larger groups!
31 locals recommend
Bighorn Bistro & Bakery
77 Pl. Edmond DesailloudAwesome North American inspired food in Chamonix. Excellent food and friendly service. They always have a great selection of craft beers, a decent wine list and can accommodate larger groups!
Neighbourhoods
Always be sure to check out the ski conditions in Italy. Courmayeur is a 30 minute drive through the Tunnel du Mont-Blanc and is a lovely alternative to Chamonix for the day. Check the Chamonix Bus as they offer a daily public bus service to/from Courmayeur.
87 locals recommend
Courmayeur
Always be sure to check out the ski conditions in Italy. Courmayeur is a 30 minute drive through the Tunnel du Mont-Blanc and is a lovely alternative to Chamonix for the day. Check the Chamonix Bus as they offer a daily public bus service to/from Courmayeur.
Annecy
Annecy is well worth a day trip from Chamonix, if you have time.
Take a beautiful scenic train trip through mountains into Switzerland to this rustic alpine zoo! Take the train from Chamonix (or Les Praz) to Les Marecottes-Salvan. The zoo is a 10 minute walk from the station. Enjoy the zoo and spend the afternoon swimming in the huge, natural swimming pool, carved into the rocks.
42 locals recommend
Zoo and Pool of Marecottes
3 Les CombassesTake a beautiful scenic train trip through mountains into Switzerland to this rustic alpine zoo! Take the train from Chamonix (or Les Praz) to Les Marecottes-Salvan. The zoo is a 10 minute walk from the station. Enjoy the zoo and spend the afternoon swimming in the huge, natural swimming pool, carved into the rocks.
Après-ski
Across the road from our apartment Let Petit Social is a busy cafe/bar with good coffee and pastries for early mornings and a great selection of wine/beer for afternoon drinks. They often have live music too!
12 locals recommend
Le Petit Social
1486 Rte des PrazAcross the road from our apartment Let Petit Social is a busy cafe/bar with good coffee and pastries for early mornings and a great selection of wine/beer for afternoon drinks. They often have live music too!
Chamonix with children
A short stroll (approx. 35 minutes) along the footpath behind the golf course, you will find Paradis des Praz. A wonderful nature playground, where kids can swim in the shallow river. There are swings, play huts, pony rides, a restaurant, zip line and balance ropes. Lots of fun for children!
30 locals recommend
Le Paradis des Praz
Promenade du Paradis des PrazA short stroll (approx. 35 minutes) along the footpath behind the golf course, you will find Paradis des Praz. A wonderful nature playground, where kids can swim in the shallow river. There are swings, play huts, pony rides, a restaurant, zip line and balance ropes. Lots of fun for children!
Ropes course in the trees! Excellent fun for small kids and adults. The children's ropes course is low to the ground so adults can easily supervise.
26 locals recommend
Accro'Park des Gaillands
Route des GaillandsRopes course in the trees! Excellent fun for small kids and adults. The children's ropes course is low to the ground so adults can easily supervise.
Coffee
Moody Coffee Roasters
195 Av. de l'Aiguille du MidiThe BEST coffee in Chamonix!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Chalet Floria Walk (summer)
An 'easy' walk along a shady path to a beautiful mountain refuge decorated with over 4000 flowering plants and wonderful views across the Chamonix Valley. The start of this walk is only 5 minutes from the apartment.
https://www.chamonet.com/walking/routes/chalet-floria-walk-chamonix-les-praz-685124
Don't miss
La Jonction Hike (summer)
La Jonction hike - a great and challenging hike in Chamonix. Hike up a ridge on a zig-zagging path, showing you the serac-riven glaciers on either side.
https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/chamonix/la-jonction/
Getting around
Chamonix Bus Network
https://chamonix.montblancbus.com/en