Hi everyone. Im wanting to do a solo holiday to chamonix in early to mid September. I plan on getting the cable cars to flegere to do the lac blank hike. Is September the right time to do this.
Bonjour, my wife and I are visiting Chamonix for a few days (Oct 2-5), and wondering if it's worth renting gravel bikes. We live in Vancouver BC so we're used to mountains, climbs, rough gravel.
Route suggestions also appreciated.
I might consider a road bike if there isn't enough gravel terrain.
Thanks
What is the best public transportation option? I just punched in these two places in Google Maps and the results were 10-15 hours with multiple transfers. Is there any other option that is shorter time and fewer transfers? If I add Lyon between Nice and Chamonix, how many nights should I stay in Lyon?
Hello - I'm helping my 18 year old son plan his short visit to Chamonix from Aug 27-30. We're aware that the UTMB is happening then, these were the only dates that worked for him so that's when he'll be there. He's staying at the Alpnenrose Hostel. He'll have 2 full days for day hikes, he's athletic and a strong hiker, but will only have hiking shoes and not looking for anything technical, and around 10 miles or less roundtrip. He's never been to the Alps (we're American) and is into seeing amazing mountain views and can climb elevation but nothing too extreme! Also given the UTMB, not sure if he should try less popular routes since there'll be so many people in Chamonix then. Last question -- are there specific tram or cable car rides that he should take just for the scenery & experience? Thanks soooo much in advance!
Hey everyone!
I'm planning a 21-day trip to France and Italy in September and I'm debating whether I should squeeze Chamonix into the itinerary or save it for another trip.
My rough itinerary is currently:
🇫🇷 Paris — 4 days
🧗 Fontainebleau — 3 days (Font is closed so I might boulder in yvelines & essonne instead)
🏔️ Chamonix — 2–3 days?
🇮🇹 Dolomites — 5 days
🎨 Florence — 2 days
🏛️ Rome — 3–4 days
My dilemma is that Chamonix → Dolomites is quite a big travel transition, and I'm wondering whether 2–3 days in Chamonix is actually worth the time, or whether I should spend those days elsewhere in Italy.
For people who've been to both:
Would you do Chamonix + Dolomites in the same 21-day trip, or save Chamonix for a future trip and spend more time in Italy?
Also if I skip Chamonix, where would be the best before heading to the Dolomites? Verona, Innsbruck or Bologna?
Thanks!!
Sorry for my spelling mistake. I am looking for Refuge recs!
Hi there- I’ve been researching refuges, but am feeling a little overwhelmed with info and reviews. we are planning a bit last-minute due to some factors beyond my control, so I’m grateful for any help you all can offer!
We are looking to spend a night in a refuge in early/mid September (after UTMB). We are two people, would be hiking up from Chamonix and are interested in something that is a bit of a hike (4-5+ hours of hiking; comfortable with physical challenges but no technical climbing). Ideally, we’d like to hike up and down on a loop instead of the same way both days, but that is flexible. We’d like to avoid things on the most popular lifts.
Have you had any great experiences you can share or recommendations, it would be so appreciated. Thank you!
Probably asked many times. We are coming to Chamonix next week. Should we really skip the Du Midi cable car with our 4 year old son ?
Just wondering how busy will Chamonix be first week in September? Very aware UTMB will have just finished and wondered will most the big crowd have gone or will it be still quite busy? Would love to go for UTMB week next year
I have a flight at 9:45 AM at Geneva Airport. Earliest bus Alpy Transfers is leaving at 7AM. It’s indicated that it will arrive at 8:30 AM which leaves me 1:15 hour to catch up my flight and I don’t have any check in bags.
Did you already try Alpy ? Is it reliable on time indication or is it better to opt for something else?
Thanks!
Hey!
I'm looking for somewhere to rent two super cheap bikes for 24.-27. august roughly. Just for saving the legs while getting about in Chamonix. Anyone know of a good tip? Or even private people willing to rent out?
Cheers
I am considering visiting Chamonix first week of September, as I’ll be in Geneva that period.
I would love to go on a hike, but how can I find a hiking group I can join? I would rather not go alone, but I am not sure of any groups that go together.
I usually use meetup, and hiking groups are abundant and easy to find, in the multiple European cities I use it. So, I am surprised to not find anything on Meetup in Chamonix.
Do you know of a group I can join for a hike?
I want the best treks i can do for 2 days and get back to the city the 3rd day! (I’m doing it solo if you’re going as well this saturday let’s talk)
Hello,
I will be visiting soon Chamonix and I found the path between La Flagere to Planpraz.
I do not mind the hikes, but I am uneasy if I have to walk right near a big drop.
How is it?
Thanks a lot!
Anyone know where to buy a fan nearby? We've looked at a few places in Passey and not found any. Do the French just like being hot?
I was in Chamonix in July for hiking. I loved it there and want to go back in the winter. I am not a skier or a snowboarder but I want to experience being in the mountain when there is snow, and I love snow shoeing. Has anyone done snowshoeing there? How did you do it? Are there companies who do multiday guided tours? How about companies that arrange half day or full day tours? And is snow guaranteed in early January?
I will be heading to the area for the first time this weekend.
I was researching options for potential trail runs spanning easy, moderate, and difficult runs, but as a first-comer am struggling to find good routes that would be between around 12 and 16k in terms of distance, and not too far from Auberge de Jeunesse HI Chamonix as a starting point.
For harder ones, I thought about La Jonction and the 23k Mont Blanc route. We will be a mixed ability group though and I am having a harder time finding easier trails that would suit someone who can manage around 12-16 without too much elevation.
Can anyone recommend any slightly shorter routes they have done in the area with the GPX routes?
Thanks folks! :)
Hi everyone! I’m planning my parents’ first visit to Chamonix in the first week of September. Their dream is simply to touch and walk on snow. ❄️
Is it possible to find accessible snow at this time of year, for example at the Aiguille du Midi? Are visitors allowed to walk on the snow there, or can you only see it from the platforms?
If not, are there any other places nearby where we could safely experience snow in early September?
Thank you!
We are staying by Chamonix Sud. Is there a bar we can walk to that has premium whiskey, especially things not common in the US market? It’s for a birthday surprise tomorrow.