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Attractions and Activities
Chamonix is a major recreational centre,
boasting an excellent indoor swimming-pool, an ice rink, a 10-pin bowling
alley, pony trekking, an adventure park and, probably the single most
popular activity amongst all our guests, child and adult alike - the summer
toboggan run.
A visit not to be missed is a ride with the rack and pinion train to the famous glacier, the Mer de Glace, where ice grottos and sculptures, a little natural history museum and a rock crystal gallery are guaranteed to enthral and capture the imagination. The ‘Global Mer de Glace’ ticket covers the train ride and entrance fees, and costs approximately £14 per adult and £11 for children.
Around & About
Chamonix is ideally located for day trips into Italy via the Mont Blanc tunnel or into Switzerland, up winding mountain roads with dramatic picture postcard views.
There is a scenic train ride through the mountains and over the passes to Martigny in Switzerland. This old town boasts a Roman amphitheatre, a car museum and many other exhibitions.
Geneva, with all its lakeside attractions and international shops is only an hour away. Chambéry, south of Chamonix, is home to Parc Walibi, a large theme park with plenty of family friendly attractions, stomach-churning rides and a waterpark, complete with the requisite slides and chutes!
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Great Days Out Golf Excellent 18 hole par 72 golf course set in one of the most spectacular mountain valleys in Europe. With a Driving Range for practice and tuition available, this is an incredible spot to brush up on technique. Green fees range from £25-£50 and club hire is from £12. Climbing Get close to the mountain face! Specialist courses and instruction in mountaineering and ice climbing are all available. Family courses can be arranged (minimum age 6 for rock climbing, 12 years for ice climbing). Half day sessions from £32/person. Tobogganing On the resort’s nursery slopes there’s a summer toboggan run with two choices of tracks offering hours of enjoyment for all ages. For a chair lift ride up and one descent the cost is £4/person. River Rafting & Kayaking The whole family (children aged 6+ for rafting / 12+ for kayaking) can enjoy a white water rafting trip on the River Arve, 20 mins from Chamonix. The Initiation Course is eminently suitable for first timers, with carefully controlled white water adventure! £25 per adult / children from £18 on certain routes. Swimming In the town centre the complex in Chamonix offers an indoor pool, a baby pool and water slides with plenty of sunbathing areas for soaking up the rays. Be warned though of the strict swimming trunks rule – no "shorts-syle" allowed. Entrance from £3 for adults and children £2. Cycling All the Chamonix valley is accessible by mountain bike with some routes more challenging than others. Bikes can also be taken up on the lifts so only the downhill descents need be tackled! Bike hire varies from £8.50 for adults and £6 for children. Mer de Glace The Mer de Glace train (adults £14 children from £11) transports you to the spectacular glacier Mer de Glace where a small cable car takes you to the ice grottos carved into the base of the glacier. Day trips by car Lake Annecy is only an hour and a half away by car. Here, this wonderful historic lakeside town offers plenty to do and see for all the family. Past guests also recommend the excellent Aquaparc at Bouveret on Lac Léman (11/2 hours). All above prices are approximate and are meant as a guide only. Your Esprit representative will be glad to assist in arranging any of these or other activities you may wish to try. |