About Chamonix

Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, canyoneering, and golf are just some of the items on the outdoor enthusiast’s menu. If you prefer your travel adventures to be of a slightly more sedate nature, then don’t worry, Chamonix has got you covered there as well.

One thing you will need to do is free yourself of your baggage and here, Bounce luggage storage can be of service. They team up with local businesses to offer convenient and reliable storage facilities for those cumbersome bags that will just get in your way as you explore.

Things to do near Chamonix

This is a town that owes its very existence to entertaining tourists and there is simply no shortage of things to do. The biggest problem you’ll face is deciding which adventures will have to be left off your list.

• Get a bird’s eye view of your surroundings on the Aguille du Midi cable car. This impressive voyage departs from the centre of Chamonix and carries you up nearly 4000 m into the Alps. From there, you will have mind-boggling 360° views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding valleys. After that, if you are still feeling daring and are not troubled by vertigo, ride the lift up the central peak to the glass viewing point. Beneath the glass floor that you will be standing on is a drop of 1000 m. Breath-taking becomes something of an understatement and it will give you a totally different outlook towards those brave enough to climb the surrounding peaks on foot.
• Don’t forget the village itself. There is so much to do in this region that it is easy to overlook this quaint little village where the first inn was built in 1770, when climbing was just in its infancy. The village is a mixture of traditional alpine buildings nestled alongside state-of-the-art modern structures. You will be able to find any equipment you need for the adventure of your choice or enjoy fine dining, window shopping or a hunt for that special souvenir.
• Open the background to the world around you. The Alpine Museum offers you an opportunity to discover the cultural history of the Chamonix valley as well as gain a greater understanding of the evolution of climbing and the first conquest of Mont Blanc. With over 15,000 items on display, there is something here for all members of the family to enjoy.
• Taste the climbing experience. Just two km from Chamonix and right next to Gailland Lake, Roget frisson Roche opened the first climbing school in the world. Here you can sample the sport in order to decide if it is a hobby that you might want to pursue. Climbs range from gentle tasters, right through to extreme rockface adventures that will challenge even the most experienced climber.
• The kids have not been forgotten at this destination. There are as many adventures for the younger members of your family as there are for adults. Of course, in the winter months, there are the nursery slopes where young people are able to get a taste for skiing but there is much more on offer in Chamonix. Paintball, ice-skating, dogsledding, and theme parks are all right on your doorstep.

Travel options Chamonix

• The Mont Blanc express runs every hour between San Gervais le Fayet and Martigny in Switzerland. Be aware, however, that this timetable can be severely disrupted by bad weather.
• For getting around Chamonix itself, you can’t beat the system of Navettes which are referred to locally as le Mulets. These little buses offer a free jump-on jump-off service that will make getting about town easy.
• The Chamonix bus service accesses destinations up and down the valley for those wishing to move slightly further afield. Like the train service, these services are subject to weather conditions.

Luggage storage near Chamonix

This is truly a destination that has everything to offer, but your enjoyment could be seriously hampered if you are having to haul large bags. One way to overcome that problem is to use a luggage storage facility and here is where Bounce comes into its own.

Bounce has over 1000 luggage storage facilities worldwide which it has achieved by teaming up with trusted local partners. Book your bags in online, and then enjoy your stay knowing that your possessions will be safe and are covered by Bounce’s free insurance policy.

Activities and attractions near Chamonix

• Husky rides. For the non-skier, it might be assumed that Chamonix has little to offer, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. One of the most popular options is to venture into the mountains with a team of huskies and an experienced musher. You even have the choice of driving your own sledge or being hauled across the snow as a passenger.
• Montenvers – Mer de Glace. From the center of Chamonix, you can ride a rack and pinion train high into the mountains and then descend by a combination of cable car and stairs into a glacial cave. There you will find restaurants, a crystal gallery, and a glacial exhibit to enjoy as you learn more fascinating information about glaciers.
• Les Pionniers are the local ice hockey team and for a bit of evening entertainment, you might like to take in one of their games. The ice rink is in the center of Chamonix and tickets to games can be purchased at the door. You can also rent skates and take to the ice yourself. Little ones are catered to through the availability of balance penguins that they can slide around the ice with them.