Chamonix Walking Holidays

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Welcome to walking in Chamonix

Over 600km of trails across the Chamonix Valley
A bucket-list walking destination — and for good reason
Brilliant for all abilities, exceptional for serious hikers

At the foot of Mont Blanc lies the French Alps’ most iconic resort - Chamonix. One of the world’s most celebrated walking destinations, Cham serves up a network of trails ranging from gentle valley paths to high-alpine glacier routes that will, quite literally, take your breath away.

Families will love meandering through town on a Chamonix walking holiday and exploring the valley floor, Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, and spectacular viewpoints via cable cars up to Plan de l'Aiguille and Flégère.

Meanwhile, hikers can explore glaciers, seracs, and Lac Blanc via the Grand Balcon Sud trail, home to some of the best views in the Mont Blanc massif.

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How to get around Chamonix

How our self-guided Chamonix walking holidays work:

Our self-guided trips let you set your own pace, from the length of your stay, to how far you walk each day. But if you’re used to group or guided holidays, you might be wondering how you’ll get around? Well, it’s easy…

Getting to and around town:

Your transfer from the airport is included with your trip. Once there, you’ll find Chamonix is highly walkable - a compact town centre packed with shops, restaurants, and cafes, all easy to explore on foot.

Getting to your walks and hikes:

Don't worry about the inclines up to hikes and viewpoints - most of Chamonix's cable cars and gondolas run from around mid-June to mid-September, while the famed Aiguille du Midi operates almost year-round.

Buses run every 30mins to hikes in Servoz and Vallorcine, while the Mont Blanc Express train choo choos through the Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley.

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Other things to do in Chamonix

Pedal power, lift-assistance, or electric cruising? You decide!

Love two wheel adventures with a good leg burn? Chamonix is your kind of place. Saddle up to savour some of the Alps' best routes with some seriously stunning Mont Blanc views:

Col des Montets - A gentle mountain pass
Le Tour to Vallorcine MTB trail
E-bike Glacier Tour - A guided glide

Chamonix does ‘mountain playground’ like nowhere else

Chamonix gets hearts racing. Soar above peaks like an eagle, crash through water like a rainbow trout, or lean a hair-raising 75 degrees while zooming on the luge track:

Merlet Animal Park - Wildlife spotting
Paragliding - Unbeatable airborne views
Luge Alpine Coaster - A 1.3km wild ride

From fondue feasts to mountain terrace lunches...

All that fresh air and legwork needs a good refuel stop - and boy does Chamonix deliver. It's fair to say the foodie scene here is as varied as the terrain underfoot: