Chamonix lies in the Haute-Savoie, in the Alps, and hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in France, popular with alpinists and mountain enthusiasts.
A first look at Chamonix
Mont Blanc Museum
The former Alpine Museum, reopened after five years of works, with the stories, sporting feats and artists' views of Mont Blanc.
Montenvers and the Mer de Glace
The viewpoint over the Mer de Glace at 1,913 m, at the upper station of the train, with a glacier exhibition and an ice cave.
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
The cable car from the valley station in Chamonix up to the 3,842 m Aiguille du Midi, with terraces facing Mont Blanc.
Montenvers Train
The little red train from Chamonix (1,035 m) up to Montenvers (1,913 m) and the Mer de Glace, in 20 minutes.
Planpraz Gondola
The valley station of the gondola to Planpraz (2,000 m), with a cable car on to Le Brévent (2,525 m), facing Mont Blanc.
L'Atmosphère
A riverside restaurant on Place Balmat with Savoyard cooking, a 300-reference wine list and a covered terrace facing Mont Blanc.
La Maison Carrier
The country restaurant of the Hameau Albert 1er hotel, open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Le Cap-Horn
A restaurant of French and Japanese flavours on rue des Moulins, with a terrace, open for lunch and dinner every day.
Le Fer à Cheval
A modern chalet on Place du Poilu serving fondue, tartiflette and Savoyard specialties; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Le Monchu
A Savoyard restaurant on rue du Lyret, an institution of 50 years by its own tourism page, serving raclette and fondue all day.
This page shows 10 of 18 places. The app has all of them, with hours, maps and a plan for your days.