Why go
- Commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Served by Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter.
History
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known simply as Chamonix, is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. It hosted the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924.
Where to stay
62 All. du Majestic, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotelmontblancchamonix.com
340 Chem. des Arberons, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotel-grands-montets.com
59 Rte de vers le Nant, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · bigsky-hotel.com
196 Av. de Courmayeur, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · planb-chamonix.com
37 Imp. des Rhododendrons, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · cosmiqueschamonix.com
75 Rue du Dr Paccard, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · grandhoteldesalpes.com
610 Rte Blanche, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · heliopic.com
110 Imp. de l'Androsace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotelclocher.com
322 Rte des Gaillands, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · chaumierelodge.com
285 Rue Charlet Straton, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotelcouronne.com
96 Rue du Lyret, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotel-lyret.com
39 Rue des Allobroges, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · lykkechamonix.com
165 Av. Michel Croz, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · pointeisabelle.com
1459 Rte des Praz, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · lanchers.com
11 Rue de l'Hôtel de ville, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hotel-le-chamonix.com
145 Av. de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · morgane-hotel-chamonix.com
270 Av. de Courmayeur, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · aiglons.com
36 Rue du Lyret, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · ilocollection.com
79 Av. du Mont Blanc, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · alpinachamonix.com
92 Chem. de la Chna, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · chamonixlodge.com
75 All. du Majestic, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · chamonix-park-hotel.com
964 Rte des Gaillands, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · vertlodge.com
45 Rte de la Frasse, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · chamoniard.com
149 All. Recteur Payot, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · prieurechamonix.com
35 Rte des Gaudenays, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · hoteleden-chamonix.com
100 Rte des Tines, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France · lecastel-chamonix.com
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · hotelbuet.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwicherie de type hot dog , milite pour l'eau du robinet, très progressiste et novateur. Couvert en bambou Opening hours: Mo-Su… · coolcatsrestaurants.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · manufacture de cacao, café Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:30 Features: outdoor seating · 206 Rue du Docteur Paccard, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc,… · shouka-chamonix.fr
Regional, Restaurant · Restaurant savoyard avec une cuisine traditionnelle, parapente & VTT Features: outdoor seating, dogs welcome · 290 Chemin des Parchets,… · loupachran.com
Indian, Restaurant · Chef cuisinier : Roshan PERERA, originaire de MADRAS en Inde. Spécialités végétariennes, grillades et plats au curry notamment Murgh… · restaurantgandhi.fr
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.fr
Teahouse, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating · 168 Rue du Docteur Paccard, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · petitsgourmands.fr
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 15:00-23:00, Su 11:00-22:30 · 77 Place Edmond Desailloud, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74440 · bighornbistro.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Su 18:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 67 Promenade Marie Paradis · thedaintypizza.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 263 Avenue Cachat Le Géant, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · arcuscofee.com
Barbecue, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 64 Rue du Lyret, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · restaurantbizes.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 416 Rue Joseph Vallot, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · elachx.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00 · 3 Allée des Bréventines, Les Houches, 74310 · labraisechamonix.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 · 23 Route du Golf, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · restaurant-cabane-chamonix.com
Waffle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:30-18:30 · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 80 Avenue Ravanel le Rouge, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 288 Rue Joseph Vallot, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74440 · satsuki.eu
Ice Cream · ice cream · amorino.com
Savoyarde, Restaurant · Savoyarde restaurant · 1731 Chemin de la Carbotte, Les Houches, 74310 · la-fre-mi-restaurant.eatbu.com
Asian, Indian, International, Restaurant · Asian/Indian restaurant · 165 Chemin des Bartules, 74400 · suscuisine.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, French, Local, Regional, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:30
Crepe, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 08:00-20:30; Tu 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating · 372 Rue Charlet Straton, 74400
Nepalese, Restaurant · Nepalese restaurant · 424 Rue Joseph Vallot, 74400
Cake, Coffee Shop, French, Pizza, Sandwich, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe · 131 Place Edmond Desailloud, 74400
Cafe · cafe · prarion.com
Fast Food · fast food · savoie-mont-blanc.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Food Court · food court
Biergarten · biergarten
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 351 Chemin du Pied du Grépon, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74700 · planards.fr
Sandwich, Fast Food · Artisanal Hot Dogs & Street Food Features: takeaway, delivery · Rue des Moulins, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · coolcatscatering.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 · 195 Avenue de l'Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · cafesmoody.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Same as cable car Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · maisondesdrus.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Avenue Ravanel le Rouge, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · annapurna-chamonix.com
Burger, Pancake, Sandwich, Savory Pancakes, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 47 Rue du… · poco-loco-chamonix-mont-blanc.eatbu.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 414 Rue Joseph Vallot, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · pizzaslaroulotte-chamonix.com
French, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 27 Rue de la Tour · restaurant-latelecabine.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 18:00-20:00 · 87 Rue des Moulins, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400 · munchie.fr
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · restaurant de spécialités japonaises Opening hours: We-Su 11:30-14:00,18:00-21:00
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-20:00 Features: step-free access
Cafe · Juice and Cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00
129 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Megève Altiport (MVV) 21 km to the centre
Megève, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul 6.2 km to the centre
Chamonix, ARA, FR
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter 8.7 km to the centre
Chamonix, ARA, FR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chamonix (Mont-Blanc). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Shared airport shuttle from Geneva to Chamonix, about 75 minutes. · Geneva (Genève) guide →
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing