Chamonix is one of the most beautiful places in Europe to spend your summer holidays. The scenery takes your breath away every time you open your eyes, the air is fresh and there is a huge choice of activities for all ages, many can be booked online before you arrive.
Mountaineering, Climbing, White Water Rafting and Canyoning, Paragliding, Helicopter Flights, Mountain Biking, Road Bike, Golf, Skiing, Tennis, Paintballing, Pony Trekking and Horse Riding, Cookery Courses and French Language Courses.
The hiking is extraodinary. You may wish to take the cable car to the top of Mont Blanc and be mesmorized by the views or take a more sedate train ride to the Mer de Glace on the Monten Vers train. The Chamonix Valley has many cable cars, and chair lifts and unlimited hikes that will suit all ages and all levels of fitness.
For the little ones "Littlefoot" offers a range of activities. Art and Craft courses, mountain biking, pony trekking and lots more.
There is also an amazing Multi Activity Parc with a massive toboggan run suitable for all ages from 6 years old, and a hot wire adventure parc with courses for Littlefooters and Bigfooters.
Chamonix is unbeatable as a summer destination! There is literally something for everyone!
Bed and Breakfast Chalets
We have a portfolio of 3 central Bed and Breakfast chalets to offer this summer.
Our Chalet Whymper is ideally located in the heart of town, providing the perfect accommodation for large groups.
Chalet Safari offers luxury Chamonix accommodation with a superb central location, only 5 minutes walk to the bars and restaurants of the town centre.
Chalet Pele offers authentic Savoyard warmth, with beautiful original features and a sauna in Chamonix town centre.
They are an ideal option for independent travellers as they can be booked from one night and upwards.
This year we are delighted to offer an extended portfolio of over 50 high quality apartments and chalets, in a range of locations around Chamonix and Les Praz.
Bigfoot Chamonix offers a far more comprehensive service than other self catered operators, with 24 hour key collection and in-resort service, we work hard to ensure that all goes smoothly. Our price also includes linen and cleaning services.
Our properties are categorized into Comfort, Luxury and Prestige, so that you can easily find the ideal place for your group and your budget. To be absolutely sure, we recommend contacting our sales team who shall be only too happy to suggest those apartments which best suit your specific needs.
Our Bigfoot Hotel complex located in the town of Les Houches, is the perfect accommodation for both a quick weekend ski break and a week long winter ski holiday. With a range of high quality rooms available in the main building and an extended choice of private apartments located in a chalet building in the gardens, all types of groups will find what they are looking for.
The indoor facilities, including a lovely pool, saunas, bar and restaurant, are perfected with the addition of a new outdoor pool and bar area for the summer months. We recommend taking an early morning swim before breakfast, with incredible views of the mountains all around you!
Chamonix Mont Blanc has long-held a legendary reputation for first-class skiing and mountaineering, endorsed by its place as one of the ‘Best of the Alps’ named resorts. It is uniquely located close to Italy and Switzerland, giving easy access to fantastic terrain across 3 countries. It is also conveniently placed only an hour and a quarter from Geneva Airport, making it an ideal destination for a flying visit!
Beautiful Chamonix...
The valley is dominated by the beauty of the Mont Blanc Massif whose surrounding peaks offer a varied selection of skiing, with the highest lift reaching 3842 metres.
The River Arve flows right through town, its promenades and bridges giving incredible views of the town and the stunning scenery surrounding it.
Daytime & Night time Chamonix...
Chamonix offers designer boutiques, technical equipment stores and a host of well-known brand names to satisfy every shopper’s desires; beauty salons and spas for those keen to indulge themselves; and a large sports centre complex offering an ice rink, climbing wall, swimming pool and gym for fitness enthusiasts.
Saturday mornings are a perfect time to wander through the market and sample the fresh local produce, then visit one of the museums or exhibitions to soak in the fascinating history of this region.
If you are in pursuit of some fun non-skiing activities we can arrange husky sledding, skidooing, ski de fond, snow shoe walking, helicopter flights, and paragliding. As the birthplace of alpinism, Chamonix also offers exhilarating sports like ice-climbing and ski-mountaineering to challenge and reward those looking for new experiences.
For a gentle yet stunning day out, the Montenvers tramway ascends through pine trees to the Mer de Glace where you can walk through ice caves before relaxing in the café overlooking the glacier. For a more exhilarating ride take the world famous cable car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi at 3842 metres, where you can enjoy outstanding views into Italy and Switzerland.
Chamonix night life is vibrant, with chic bars, live music venues, traditional French cafes, nightclubs where you can dance until dawn, a Casino, a bowling alley with pool hall, and a cinema. Le Micro Brasserie de Chamonix brews a selection of its own beers and hosts great live music; Chambre Neuf is also a good choice for live acts, particularly during après-ski; Bar D’Up is perfect for sports enthusiasts; Le Bistro des Sports is a locals bar serving ‘real’ vin-chaud; Le Priviledge is the ideal places to treat yourself to a delicious cocktail! There are also a multitude of restaurants on offer, whatever your taste and budget. For something special why not sample the delicious regional fayre of La Caleche or L’Atmosphere.
Our friendly sales team and in resort staff will be happy to make suggestions to ensure that you enjoy a really special evening ... just ask!
