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A shuttle bus runs into Chamonix (4km) from
Argentiere every 15 minutes. The bustling town has
many shops, an Olympic ice rink, a sports complex
with swimming pool, indoor tennis, climbing wall, a
bowling and 3 cinemas.
The cable car in Argentière will lift you to
the top of les Grands Montets at 3300m whilst less
than 4km away, Europe's highest cable car will take
you to the fascinating Aiguille du Midi. From there
the views are literally breathtaking. The Montenvers
train journey to the 'Sea of Ice' is also
captivating.
With 350km of walking area, many lifts operating
throughout the summer and more than 46 different
sports activities the choice is endless. Sunday is
market day.
Places of interest around Argentiere
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Chamonix: The world capital of mountaineering is only
a few miles from Argentière. Very cosmopolitan
it boasts first rate leisure facilities and a huge
range of shops and restaurants.
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L’Aiguille du Midi is reached by cable car from
Chamonix. The views from Europe’s highest cable
car station (3842m)are literally breathtaking. From
there you can walk back to the famous ‘Mer de
Glace’ with ease and catch Montenvers train
back to town.
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Argentières’s cable car to Les Grands
Montets glacier also offers the starting point for
superb walking itineraries.
Click here
for Chamonix Valley cable car opening dates
Children
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Several kids club
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Animal parks
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Miniature Golf
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Leisure park
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Skate park
Panda-Club
Argentiere for 2-3 year olds
9am-6pm
everyday +33 450 54 04 76
MJC Centre de
Loisirs d’Argentiere
(open from July to
September) for 4-8 years, Monday to Friday 8.30am to
12pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm +33 450 53 12 24
‘Adventure on Tete’ offers
children’s club for 6-12 years or Junior club
for 13-18 year olds +33 (0) 4 50 54 05 11
(Argentiere) http://www.aventureentete.com/
‘Cham Aventure’ (Canyoning,
climbing, hiking, mountain biking, rafting) offers
children’s clubs for ages 6-12 and juniors
13-18 Tel: +33 (0) 4 50 53 55 70 http://www.chamonix-guides.com/
Golf club de Chamonix offers courses for
children aged 6-12 years +33 (0) 4 50 53 09 07 http://www.golfdechamonix.com/
Amenities in Argentiere
Taxis, doctors, pharmacy, dentist, cash point,
restaurants, shops, post office, library
Eating Out and Entertainment in Argentiere
Bars, very reasonably
priced restaurants and all the après-ski
activities and nightlife of Chamonix, only 4km
away.
http://www.chamonix.com/
Argentiere activities highlights
Walking - Discover the trails for yourself or
join a guide on an organised hike. Trails
stretch from one side of the resort to the other and
are suitable for all levels. Details of guided hikes
are available through the tourist office Tel. 0033
450 54 02 14. For more information on the wide
range of family hikes visit
http://montagne.chamonix.com
Discover the Argentiere glacier on a guided ramble
every Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Tel: +33 (0)
4 50 54 17 94.
Glacier trekking courses, with guide, and
instruction, available. Eg. A 3-day walking tour of
the Mer de Glace costs £200. Tel +33 (0) 4 50
54 17 94
For the less adventurous, just follow the trails in
the woods. A children’s adventure play
area with slides and a natural paddling pool can be
found if you walk into the woods, just behind the
cable car.
Mountain biking - Either discover the trails
for yourself or organise a guided trip through the
tourist office.
Tel: +33 (4) 50 54 02 14 Individual
guiding is also available.
For supervised daily outings for children 7 years+
tel: +33 (0) 4 50 53 00 24. Bikes can be taken in the
cable cars, on some chair lifs and on the train and
bus.
View here
for Argentiere mountain biking trail map
Mountain climbing – Chose between a
personal guide, or instruction courses for all ages
and levels in nearby Chamonix. Tel 0033 (0) 4 50 53
00 24
There is also a climbing wall in Chamonix sports
centre, which boasts more than 800 grips. Over
14s only £2 entry.
Contacts for activities
‘Adventure Yannick Seigner’
(canyoning) +33 (0) 6 09 48 51 77 (Les Praz)
‘Ass. International des Guides’
(canyoning, climbing, hiking) +33 (0) 4 50 53 27 05
(Chamonix center)
http://www.guides-du-montblanc.com/
‘Adventure on Tete’ +33 (0) 4 50 54 05 11
(Argentiere) http://www.aventureentete.com/
‘Ailes du Mont-Blanc’ (paragliding
school) +33 (0) 6 20 46 55 57 (Chamonix) http://www.lesailesdumontblanc.com/
Centre Sportif R.Bozon (climbing, fitness, swimming
pool) +33 (0) 4 50 53 09 07 (North Chamonix) http://sports.chamonix.com/
‘Cham Adventure’ (Canyoning, climbing,
hiking, mountain biking, rafting) Tel: +33 (0) 4 50
53 55 70 http://www.chamonix-guides.com/
‘Chamonix experience’ (climbing, hiking)
+33 (0) 4 50 54 09 36 (Argentiere)
‘Chamonix Mont-Blanc Helicopteres’
(helicopter flights) +33 (0) 4 50 54 13 82
‘Chemin de Fer du Montenvers – Mer de
Glace’ +33 (0) 4 50 53 12 54 (Chamonix center)
‘Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix’
(canyoning, climbing, hiking) +33 (0) 4 50 53 00 88
‘Equitation en Altitude’ (horse riding)
+33 (0) 4 50 54 04 76 (Argentiere)
‘Evolution 2’ (Canyoining, climbing,
hiking) +33 (0) 4 50 55 90 22 http://www.evolution2.com/
‘Parc de Loisirs de Chamonix’ (adventure
park, summer sledge) +33 (0) 4 50 53 08 97 (Chamonix)
http://www.planards.com/
‘Patinoire’ (Ice rink) +33 (0) 4 50 53 12
36 (Chamonix)
‘Summits Parapente’ +33 (0) 4 50 53 50 14
(Chamonix)
‘Tennis Argentiere’ (Tennis, squash) +33
(0) 4 50 54 09 59
‘Golf club de Chamonix’ +33 (0) 4 50 53
09 07
http://www.golfdechamonix.com/
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Argentiere Tourist Office
Tel. 00 33 4 50 54 02 14 - English spoken (Level may
vary from basic to medium)
http://www.argentiere.com/
Accessto
Argentiere
By Road: Driving distance from Calais to
Argentiere 563 miles (7hrs50)
From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and
Troyes, then Dijon, Mâcon then ‘Autoroute
Blanche’ Motorway (A40 Mâcon –
Cluses) exit Chamonix. Follow signs to
Argentière (4km from Chamonix) on the N506.
By Rail: TGV to Saint-Gervais (35km transfer
or regional train)
Airports:
Geneva 70km +41 22 799 59 99 or Taxi
For further information on car parking, etc:
www.gva.ch/en(then select Transportation in menu)
Chambery 80km +33 479 54 49 54
Lyon Saint-Exupery 150km +33 472 22 72 21
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£61 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport
to Argentiere. Call our reservations team for details
on 0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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