Maison Jaune is open all year round
Most people think of the Chamonix Valley as a winter ski resort - but there are actually more visitors here in the summer.
The lifts are open in summer to give access to the higher mountain playgrounds for walkers and mountain bikers alike.
Just some of the activities available...
- You can try tandem paragliding or learn to fly yourself on a local course
- You can thrill yourself mountain biking
- You can go hiking or climbing
- You can get wet white-water rafting or canyoning
- You can enjoy a relaxing game of golf or tennis
- You can climb Mont Blanc with a recommended high mountain guide
- You can walk the 170km Tour du Mont Blanc through Italy, Switzerland and France
Or you could just relax....
In summer, the streets of Les Houches are lined with flowers.
The sound of cow bells can be heard, and the days are usually long and hot, and the evenings sweet-scented and cool..
There are local farmers' markets, visiting circuses and carnivals, international climbing competitions, craft fayres, music and beer festivals.
There are host of places to visit, things to see... Such as
- Take the cable car up the Aiguille du Midi at 3842m
- Ride the rack and pinion train to see the Mer du Glace glacer and the Ice Grotto via the Montenvers Railway
- Journey on the Tramway du Mont Blanc
- Visit the Alpine Museum in Chamonix
- Visit the Foundation Pierre Gianada art gallery in Martigny
- Visit the Musée Montagnard in Les Houches
All in all, we aim to help you to have a wonderful holiday - whatever you choose to do.
