Summer Activities in ChamonixChamonix is pretty much a year round resort that offers a wide range of activities from the extreme ice climbing to the more relaxed spa day, so luckily there's something for everyone.
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Summer activities
Mountain bikes/bike hire
There are two options available for
those of you who are happier on two wheels: single-track cross-country trails or getting a ski lift to the top of a very wide, very fast and very
dangerous descent run. Chamonix is fantastic for both. Prices for a group of 4 or more start from 54€ per person for a half day to 75€ per person for a full day.
Rock climbing and ice climbing
Chamonix is the climbing capital of the
world, with thousands arriving every year to test themselves against the monster that is the Mont-Blanc Massif. You don’t need to have an extremist
mentality to enjoy what’s on offer here as there are plenty of gentle rock ascents for beginners from 145€ per person per day.
For those who want to discover a
side of the Alps that few ever get to experience, there’s the (not for the fainthearted) challenge of the ice formations on the Mer de Glace
and Argentie`re glaciers. Harnessed, roped and wielding crampons and ice axes under the leadership of a high mountain guide (good job), the
sensation of walking up sheer ice is unique. Prices go from 157€ per person for 4 or more.
Canyoning
Helmet on, heart in mouth, jumping twenty feet into a giant rock pool, before abseiling down a steep rock whilst a waterfall crashes onto your body. Get the idea? Led by experienced professionals, the power
of the river draws people in and requires teamwork involving everyone taking part. Try it out in France, Italy or Switzerland from 95€ per person for half a day.
White water rafting
The Mont-Blanc region holds outstanding rafting territory. On our doorstep we have the Giffre, L’Arve and the word class Dora Baltea.
Rafting is a great team exercise and offers a vastly different perspective on the raw power of nature around us. There are lots of different combinations
on offer around the valley and nearby – private boats for up to 8 from 480€ or 145€ per person. You can also combine it with canorafting (2 people
against the wild) or hydrospeeding (body rafting the rapids – a bit chilly). We recommend all of it.
Orienteering/hiking
With the entire massif to explore this is real walking country, and serious hikers return continuously to sample the wild terrain. Take a local guide to
discover the Chamonix Valley, scenic or invigorating the choice is yours.
Golf
We are partners with Chamonix’s own world class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. There are also
fabulous courses to be found less than an hour away in Italy, Switzerland and Annecy, as well as the world renowned championship course at Evian
(royalparcevian.com). Prestige offer Golf days including a warm up and practice range with a pro, professional instruction on an 18
hole course to help you improve all aspects of your game and individual video training; pro comments and personal correction. Prices go from
100€ per day.
Spa Day
Just 30 minutes door to door on a clear tunnel day, Pre St. Didier is a beautiful Mont-Blanc back-dropped outdoor spa, indoor fitness and wellbeing centre – the ultimate
pampering treat and a fantastic day out. Think Turkish baths, sauna and thermal mud treatments...
Via Ferrata
Scale a vertical rock face by using and iron ladders. This hugely exciting experience is great for everyone and no previous rock climbing experience is necessary. Prices start at 55€ for a half day (min 4 people).
Mini-Club Sportif
With different activities every day from
mountain biking, climbing, rafting,
hiking and adventure course your 6-13
year olds will (hopefully) be worn out.
69€ per child per day.
Summer Park at Les Planards
A world of summer fun (for children
and adults) with a summer luge (2 runs
each of 910m length), trampolines and
a tree-top adventure trail.
Paragliding/parapente
For many people, a tandem flight high above Chamonix represents a challenge of pushing the personal comfort zone whilst being able to capture the awe-inspiring scenery at new-levels that the Mont Blanc massif has to offer. For others, it may be the opportunity to feel what it is like to fly or to share a moment floating through the air with a friend flying close by on another wing.
Planpraz (Brevent ski area), ax 20 mins flight time , allow one hour for the whole event: 100 Euros plus one way lift ticket. Members get a 10% discount.
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