Sightseeing in Chamonix - what to see. Complete travel guide

Chamonix would surprise its guests with an abundance of attractions; sightseeing will please vacationers. The Alpine Museum invites tourists to learn many interesting facts about the history …
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In winter, skiing is the most popular entertainment. Chamonix has excellent trails for skiers and snowboarders. Professional trainers provide trainings for those who are just beginning to …
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1. Ski season in Chamonix runs from mid-December to late March, but under favorable weather conditions you can go skiing up to the middle of May. It’s worth noting that the climate is …
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This high-class ski resort is well known to winter sports enthusiasts from around the world; it features an abundance of attractive restaurants and bars. Here you can find restaurants …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chamonix and surroundings
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Survived castles around Chamonix
♥ Castle 'Château de Beaufort' Savoie, 31.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Arvier Castle' Arvier, 33.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Introd Castle' Introd, 35.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Châtel-Argent' Villeneuve, 35.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Saint-Pierre Castle' Saint-Pierre, 36.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Beaufort' Savoie, 31.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Arvier Castle' Arvier, 33.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Introd Castle' Introd, 35.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Châtel-Argent' Villeneuve, 35.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Saint-Pierre Castle' Saint-Pierre, 36.1 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Chamonix
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 56.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 62.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 85.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 103.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 111.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Paradiso' , 56.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Massif des Bauges' , 62.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Haut-Jura' , 85.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Regional Nature Park 'Chartreuse' , 103.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch' , 111.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Chamonix from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Niouc Bridge
From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
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Distance from Chamonix center - 65.7 km.
Thanks to the fortifications built in 1996, the bridge is no longer rocked by the wind, so you can jump out of altitude in the most comfortable conditions. Niouc is the highest peak in Switzerland, making it a place of interest for the world. The price for Freifall, which takes 4 seconds, is quite high and makes more than 200 USD. It should be noted that the platform for Bunjee jumping is open only at the daytime. …
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Yvoire
From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
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Distance from Chamonix center - 65.5 km.
Yvoire is one of the few villages in France, where for hundreds of years, the inhabitants have been cherishing good historical traditions. For example, in summer they decorate houses and streets with flowers. That’s why travelers are advised to visit the village during warmer months. Travellers who decide to see one of the most beautiful villages in France, will be able to admire the preserved medieval fortifications, visit wonderful local restaurants serving homemade food, and choose unique souvenirs in the local craft shops. …
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Flower Clock in the English Garden
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
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Distance from Chamonix center - 63.8 km.
Each year, the best florists, designers, gardeners, and watchmakers in Switzerland work on building the clock. Despite the fact that the flower installation on the shore of Lake Geneva has long given its leading position on the scale, it still possesses a kind of record. This clock has the longest second hand in the world. It’s also worth noting that the clock mechanism is electronic. In the coming years, experts expect to replace it with mechanical one and make a special window through which curious visitors will be able to observe the work of clock. …
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