Top Chamonix Outdoor Activities

It’s not just the skiing and climbing that makes Chamonix a world-class adventure destination: the area is famous for paragliding, too. Take to the air in perfect safety from 3,900 feet (2,100 meters) on a tandem flight with an instructor. Savor spectacular views of the Alps as your pilot manipulates the wing to ride the air currents from Plan Praz or Plan de l’Aiguille (cable-car ticket not included).

Capital of adventure in France, Chamonix is one of the epicentres of paragliding in Europe. Admire panoramic views of alpine peaks, meadows, glaciers, and valleys as you soar on a paraglider wing with an experienced instructor who also captures stunning aerial photos. Helmets and gloves are provided: cable cars to the take-off point are at your expense. If you love adrenaline, ask your instructor for a little surprise.

See a one-of-a-kind perspective on Chamonix and the surrounding countryside—and enjoy an adventurous experience that most visitors miss—on this paragliding flight. In the company of a trained instructor, you’ll take a minivan and then a cable car to your takeoff point. After receiving instructions, a safety briefing, and all necessary equipment, you’ll take to the skies, spot Mt. Blanc in the distance, and even try out a few daring, acrobatic moves.

Storyline: In 1760, the Massif du Mont Blanc became the main focus of Horace Bénédict de Saussure. Remarkable scientist, his wish is to get to the highest summit in Europe in order to conduct some research. History has it that a reward was promised to the first man to reach the summit. Mr De Saussure created the first “Mont Blanc race” with the objective of finding trustworthy guides that would, later on, take him to the top of the Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc race is, above all, a quest where only the elite of the most experienced guides can find a place. Guides from all over Europe must take several physical, intellectual, and psychological tests to prove their expertise and knowledge of the mountain environment and its secrets. They also have to demonstrate their open-mindedness. Following these tests, only the three best groups will compete in the final challenge: the ascent of the Mont Blanc. Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard, both born in Chamonix, are candidates for the race. The Enigmatorium will help us find the most skillful and experienced guides who resolve the allotted tests and will find themselves among the three best teams and thus will get a chance to climb the Mont Blanc. Will these members be you ? Help Balmat and Paccard in their quest and be the first team to pass all the tests… Search, on the planned itinerary, for clues, by solving riddles, which will allow you to progressively advance towards the final objective of the quest.

Tandem paragliding flight over Chamonix, facing Mont Blanc and its glaciers. Discover the sensation of flight in this incredible setting. Let yourself be guided by our state-certified instructors, they will meet your needs: calm flight, thrills, paragliding piloting, this flight is for you!

With snowshoes on, let's go for a hike on the Vallon de Berard! The valley below is a glacial cirque surrounded by peaks that reach close to 3000 meters. An out of this world feel and alpine wonderland: cliffs, suspended glaciers, flora, and fauna... you might even get a glimpse of chamois, ibex. Also, it is a surprising migration corridor for the birds and insects that connect the Valais region of Switzerland and the Rhone Valley. Complete your day with a homemade picnic of local specialties while admiring the superb views that are surrounding you. Take it all in, memories for a lifetime.

This E-bike ride is the opportunity to combine pleasure and enjoyment of stunning views, without having to make too much of an effort! The experience will start at the foot of the iconic glacier “the Sea of Ice”, located in the Chamonix Valley in Haute Savoie. The Mer de Glace extends over 7 kilometers long but is diminishing hourly. This ride will give you the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery of the backside of the majestic Mont Blanc, the highest summit in France and Western Europe. Moreover, you will discover secret spots around the North face of the valley called the Ubac, where you will also enjoy great views of the Massif des Aiguilles Rouges that will leave you speechless. A fantastically green, ecological way to discover this mystical place full of history and tales, without damaging the beautiful natural environment of the valley!

The purchase of the Chamonix Early Booking ski passes will allow you to enjoy one of the most iconic ski areas in the French Alps with a 20% discount. These reservations cannot be modified or canceled as of November 10, 2020. Due to their early booking nature, no refunds are made beyond the date specified above.

This retreat is an opportunity to step off the conveyor belt of your busy life and reconnect with yourself and nature. We wanted to create a retreat that was good for people’s mental and physical wellbeing, but importantly didn’t contribute to climate change or damage the local environment. We aim to promote sustainable living and our retreats are 100% carbon neutral. We offset any unavoidable carbon emissions through Ripple Africa’s carbon offseting scheme and donate 10% of our profits to Ripple Africa. By joining us on a retreat you are making positive chances for yourself and the world.

Put your snowshoes on and follow our Experience Mont Blanc guide through the mountains that she knows so well. Discover the inhabitants of the forest and all the wildlife of the Alps, our guide knows the best spots to observe them. During your hike, you may also come across wild animals such as chamois, ibexes, marmots or even mouflons... So, be attentive and keep your eyes wide open! There are many species of animals in the mountain ranges of the Alps. Each one more beautiful than the next. Equipment will be at your disposal when you will come across an animal to better admire them. Our guide will share with you his knowledge and stories about "his" region, "his" mountains and the animals that make it up. To make the experience even better, our private driver will take you to your destination in complete safety. * Reminder the mountains are not a zoo, we cannot guarantee 100% observation of the local fauna.

Rosalie, the mascot of our mountains, takes you to discover the pretty village of Romme and the surrounding mountains. The 8 beacons scattered over the hamlet will allow children to find a mystery word which will then give access to a surprise at the end of the journey.

We all love hiking, but this one is different because will bring you the knowledge to navigate anywhere in the world. Don't just hike, know at any moment where you are, what is in front of you, and which direction to take. It is a fun and healthy addiction.

If you love hiking and photography this trip is for you. Mont Blanc has an iconic image and we can have our glory. Let me take you to a special place where I often go myself to loot at this kind giant.