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Les Houches’ friendly relaxed atmosphere
provides a great base for families. Les Houches is
also ideal for those wishing to explore the rest of
the legendary valley. World-renowned sites such as
the stunning Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace (Sea of
Ice) can be easily accessed from Chamonix and its
many cable cars, the scenic Montenvers train or the
picturesque Mont-Blanc tramway.
Scope for activities and walks are endless - with
350km of walking area and many lifts operating
throughout the summer. Market day in Les Houches is
Monday.
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MULTIPASS MONT BLANC CARD
The Multipass Mont-Blanc chip card is the best way to
enjoy many of the world-renowned facilities in the
Chamonix Valley. It gives you free access to
all the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc facilities and will
save you valuable time by avoiding ticket
queues. Facilities include the Aiguille du Midi
(inc. booking fee of €2 + free access to the top
lift of Aiguille du Midi – instead of €3),
Montenvers train to the Sea of Ice, Mont-Blanc
Tramway, Brevent, Flegere, Balme, Grands Montets,
Bossons lift and Prarion gondola in Les Houches. You
will also get discounts on the Chamonix tourist train
and Courmayeur lifts in Italy. Pre-book with
Peak Retreats. Prices from £46 per adult,
£37 per child and £131 per family of 4
for 1 day. Consecutive and non-consecutive
passes available.
View here for full prices of MULTIPASS MONT
BLANC.
Places of interest around Les Houches
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Chamonix: The world capital of mountaineering is only
a few miles from Les Houches. 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.
View here for Chamonix Valley cable car opening
dates
Childcare in Les Houches
Les Houches has acquired the Famille Plus label for
its childcare facilities. Please click here to
view more information on the Famille Plus label.
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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
Maison familiale de Montvauthier
Recreation centre for children 6 to 12: Weekly
program: climbing, kite flying, minicamp, hiking.
Nursery from 3 months to 3 years old.
Located in the center of the village. Offers
qualified personnel and new and adapted
premises. Very little availability, no booking
in advance possible. Open Mondays to Fridays
from 8am – 6pm. Village centre.
rue du Mont Blanc
74310 Les Houches
+33 (0)4 50 54 48 19
creche@leshouches.fr
Baby sitters
List available at the Tourist Office: Tel: 04 50 55
50 62.
Activity centre in Les Houches
e-mail: enfancejeunesse@leshouches.fr.
How to Apply for 3 / 17 years:
By mail for 4 to 5 days by downloading the
registration forms and information until July 30 (
http://www.leshouches.com/img/sitra_structure_pdf/634.pdf)
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http://www.leshouches.com/img/sitra_structure_pdf/635.pdf)
Make your reservation by email and await confirmation
before sending payment.
For specific days on-site registration
Open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm
Morning arrivals between 8am -9.30am
Children of 3-5 years of age at Garderie Les
Chavants,
Children of 6-11 years of age in the school in
village centre.
Children 12-17 years of age in the youth/games room
above Tourist Office.
Day, half day or week.
Themed weeks, activities in the mountains,
discovering the
surroundings, swimming.
July and August:
Monday to Friday
Rates:
SUMMER 2010
For 3 / 11 years:
30 € per day (Meals and snack included)
€ 150 week
For 12/17 year olds:
Rates vary depending on the project
Contacts:
74310 Les Houches
Tel: +33 (0) 4 50 54 43 02
Tel: +33 (0) 4 50 54 70 56
Activity centre in Servoz
Maison familiale de Montvauthier - tel. : 04 50 47 20
65
montvauthier@fol74.org -
perso@wanadoo.frmontvauthier/
Open in July and August for children of 6-12 years of
age. Outdoor activities. Half-day, full day or for
the week.
Climbing Hall
Les Trabets, Les Houches
www.montblancescalade.com
1250m2
climbing hall with over 110 climbs for all
levels.
Open Mon-Fri from
2pm-10pm, Sats from 2pm-9pm and Sunddays + public
holidays from 2pm-8pm. Open from 9am in bad
weather.
Rates
2009:
Adults from € 12.50
Youths 13-16 from € 9.50
Kids 5-12 from € 7.00
Arbre Aventure
3 Tree-top adventure - Indiana’Ventures 2185,
Route de Coupeau - 74310 Les Houches. Tel. 06 62 67
28 51 - Fax 04 50 74 01 88
E-mail : infos@arbreaventure-montblanc.com
site : www.indianaventures.com
La forêt du Mont-Blanc at Coupeau - 70
activities taking you from tree to tree in this three
hectare park in Coupeau facing the Mont-Blanc massif.
You will be introduced to the activities and
supervision by a professional. Technical equipment
provided. Openevery day from 9am-7pm, last departure
4.30pm. Nocturnaloutings by reservation only. Main
trail 20 €
Tyrolienne adventure in Coupeau - glide from
tree to tree during this hour long Tyroliennetree top
adventure. Height restrictions apply: min.
1m45. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an
adult. Tariffs/tour: adults 8 €, under
16’s 7 €
Kid Aventure aux Chavants - a tree top
adventure with the children attached byrope and
harness on a continuous safety line. Tariff: 13
€ - Height restrictions apply:min.0.95m
(4-9yrs). Open every day from 10am -6pm.
The Merlet Animal Park
Tél 04 50 53 47 89
site : www.parcdemerlet.com
Coupeau - 74310 Les Houches
May, June, and September: all days except Monday,
10am-6pm. July, August: all days 9.30am-7.30pm.
Tariffs: Adults: 5 € - children (4-12 yrs) 3
€ -
Group tariffs on booking.
A magnificent 50 hectares park where mountain ibex,
chamois, marmots and deer roam in freedom.
Restaurant/snack bar with its new panoramic terrace
looking out over the Mont-Blanc massif. Video
projection about the Alpine
fauna. Exhibition on the history of Merlet.
Husky dogs
HUSKYDALEN
Tél/fax : 06 84 99 34 67 ou 04 50 47 77 24
eguillaud@aol.com • www.huskydalen.com
Educational and different. Discover nature with
man’s best friend. Meet the husky pack and find
out more about the activity of the musher. Outings
harnessed to the dogs then canine husbandry on the
return. Adults 18.50 €/children 11.50 €.
Outings each Thursday from 2pm-4pm, June-Sept.
St Bernard breeding kennels
Tel. 04 50 47 23 60 - Fax 04 50 47 24 31
223 ch. des Vorziers - La Fontaine
74310 Les Houches
During the one hour guided visit you will discover
this noble canine race and their prestigious history.
Open: 10am-11.30am (every day except Sunday and
Monday AM) and 2.30-6.30pm. Tariffs: Adults 5
€/Children (5-12yrs) 3.20 €/ group tariffs
on booking.
Skate Park
Les Houches village centre, near the OLCA centre
Pony trekking
Discover the Chamonix valley by horse... Different
possibilities : one or two hours, or during full day
!
Booking only
Prices :
2011 PRICES
25€ the hour
45€ 2 hours
120€ full day with picnic
Address:
504 chemin des eaux rousses
74310 Les Houches
Phone : +33(0) 6 13 08 33 58
Phone : +33(0) 4 50 54 54 22
christophe.and@hotmail.fr
Rental baby carrier stores in the following sports
stores:
Au Petit Savoyard (04 50 54 40 51)
Cyprien Sports (04 50 54 41 02)
Mont Blanc Sports (04 50 54 41 04)
Amenities in Les Houches
Bank, Doctor,
Hospital, Chemist, Dentist, Post Office, sports
equipment shops, local market every Monday morning
(only in season), laundrette, hairdresser,
supermarkets, tabac, petrol station
Eating Out and Entertainment in Les Houches
4 Bars-restaurants in the village of Les Houches and
3 others in the mountains
The lively town of Chamonix is only 4 kilometres from
Les Houches, offering a wide range of bars,
restaurants, nightclubs and shops.
http://www.chamonix.com/
Les Houches activities highlights and contacts
The Chamonix Company of Guides
Les Houches office: phone +33 (0) 450 54 50 76 or
+33 (0) 450 53 00 88
Guide centre opening times: every day 10am-noon and
4.30-7.30pm.
KID’S CLIMBING SCHOOL
2 hours at Les Chavants, per child....€ 30.00
CHAM-KID (for 8-12 y.o.)
Rafting, adventure park, climbing,
eco-nature outings…
Per day from
...................................€ 70.00
CHAM-ADOS (for 13-17 y.o.)
Via ferrata, canyoning, rafting,
climbing…
Per day from
...................................€ 85.00
Canyoning
Half-day initiation course..............€ 65.00
Full-day adventure in Italy.............€ 99.00
MOUNTAINEERING AND HIKING
Sea of Ice: learn to walk on glaciers
(crampons) (including guide and cable lifts)
One day
............................................€
93.00
DAY HIKES
A theme a day (glaciology, natural
heritage, etc.)
...........................................................€
32.00
The Diosaz Gorges
74310 Servoz - Phone +33 (0) 450 47 21 13
The protected park of the Diosaz Gorges is accessible
on foot.
The Diosaz river carves through the rocky bluffs,
cascading down in a succession of seven waterfalls.
Return trip takes 1hr 30mins.
Picnic area and snack stall.
Open from May to October from 9.30 – 5pm
(July/August from 9am-6pm).
Adults from € 5.00
Children from € 3.50
Mountain biking
Mountain bike in Les Houches
3 Trails starting at the resort and at the top of the
mountain lifts:
BLUE TRACK: Length: 3km
Elevation: 600m downhill
Modules: 1 drop (blue) / 1 bridge north shore of
150m long (blue)
RED TRACK: Length: 700m
Elevation: 200m downhill
Modules: 1 drop (red) / 1 gateway de150m long (red)
/ 1 wall ride (red)
BLACK TRACK: Length: 900m
Elevation: 350m downhill
Modules: 1 drop (red) / 1 bridge 30m long (red) / 1
gap descent (black)
Bike park - www.bikeparkbellevue.com
Access via télécabine du Prarion,
téléphérique de Bellevue or
Tramway
du Mont Blanc.
It constantly changes but at the moment the Park
Practice includes:
A snake (green) / 1 drop (green) / 1 staircase
(green) / hoops (green) / 1 switch (blue) / 1 roller
(blue) / 2 drop (blue) / 1 switch (red) / 1 volcano (
red) / 1 table row (red) / 1 Skinny (Red) / 1 Double
(black)
North Shore area of 160m long,
including:
1 Gateway (blue) / 1 skinny line (red) / 1 drop
(red) / 1 road gap (red) / 1 step up / step down
(red) / 1 staircase (black) / 1 road gap (black)
Opening hours:
Open from 18/06/11 to 25/09/11
Those openings subject to the lifts
Organised outings and courses with bike and helmet
provided
CHAM’AVENTURE
Compagnie des Guides - Les Houches Office
Phone +33 (0) 450 54 50 76 - www.cham-aventure.com
Half-tour of Mont-Blanc in three
days.................................. € 360.00
Évolution 2
Information and bookings: Cyprien Sports
Phone +33 (0) 450 54 41 02 or +33 (0) 450 55 53 57
www.evolution2.com
One-day freeride...........€ 179.00
Day trek.............................€ 75.00
Mountain bike in Argentiere/Chamonix
Domaine de Balme
offers a
wide
variety
of
tracks
and
trails of
all
levels. Tracks
on
the
steep
and varied
Brevent-Flégère also.
Walking
Whether for an hour or for a full day, Les Houches is
the starting point for a host of hikes and rambles
for people of all levels. Through deep forest or
across Alpine meadows, discover the natural heritage
on well-kept, signposted footpaths:
- On the track of glaciers at Les Houches
Geological discovery rambles at Les Chavants.
- Live or survive, the inventiveness of Alpine
wildlife
Explore the area around Parc de Merlet, easy walking
on constructed
footpaths.
- “Le chemin des villages”, pedestrian
and cycle track
Between Taconnaz and Les Granges.
Hiking
Mer de Glace: learn to walk with crampons on a
glacier: 90 e/day. Guide fee and lift systems
included.
Mountaineering course: technique and security
involved in this introduction course to alpinism 680
e/person. Guide fee, lift systems and picnics
included.
Day hiking
A day’s outing with a theme: glaciology,
heritage…31 e/day
La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Les Houches office - tel. 04 50 54 50 76
e-mail : info@chamonix-guides.com
site : www.chamonix-guides.com
Open every day from 10am - noon and 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Canyoneering
Introduction: half day 64 e/person
Full day’s adventure in Italy: 98 e
La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Family days out – ‘Saint Bernard
Kennel’ in La Fontaine (Les Houches).
Tel: +33 450 47 23 60. Open everyday but not on
Sundays and Monday mornings.
The Donkey companyin the picturesque hamlet of
Vaudagne Tel: +33 450 47 26 18 for an original way to
visit the village with children.
The ‘Les Merlet Animal Park’coversover 20
hectres. Open from 1st May to
30th September. Adults €4.50,
Children (from 4-12 years) €3. No dogs or
picnics allowed.
Paragliding
Discovery flights in tandem with state diploma
instructors, initiation and improver courses, block
bookings and special courses, trips, etc.
Maiden flight from € 70.00
Two-person chute:
• from Le Prarion willl be € 110.00
• from Grands Montets will be € 160.00
• from Aiguille du Midi will be € 220.00
Initiation and improver courses from € 450.00
Absolute Chamonix
Phone +33 (0) 608 23 92 65 -
www.absolute.chamonix.com
With Caroline Brille, 5 times French Champion.
Lifts around Chamonix Valley
Aiguille du Midi (3842m)
Leave from Chamonix by the cable car and in 20mins
arrive at the terrace with 360 degree views of the
Mont Blanc and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.
Return ticket - €42.50 for adults and €34
for children
Or join
the
Pointe
Helbronner
(Italy) via
Panoramic
gondola
Mont
Blanc.
Return trip from Chamonix to inc. above
Return ticket - €66.50 for adults and
€52.20 for children
Montenvers-Mer de Glace (1913m)
From
Chamonix, the
train
allows
Montenvers
access
in
20
minutes
at
the
foot
of
the
famous
Mer de
Glace
(1913m) and
explore
the
cave
carved
each
year
in
the heart
of
the
glacier.
Return ticket - €25 for adults and €20 for
children
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
Leave from Le Fayet (St Gervais) and discover an
exceptional panorama on the Glacier Bionnassay by
train.
Return ticket - €32 for adults and €25.60
for children
Grands Montets
Depart from Argentiere and access the cable car to
Plateau du Lognan (1792m) and then Aiguille des
Grands MOntets (3300m) which offers panoramic views
of the peaks of Mont Blanc.
Return ticket - €27 for adults and €15.60
for children
Les Houches - Télécabine du
PRARION
For hikers, bikers and parapenters.
Return trip adults €13.30, children €9.30
Open from 18/06/11 - 19/09/11
From 18/06 to 01/07/11 and from 29/08 to 18/09/11>
daily from 8:45 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17h.
From 02/07 to 28/08/11> open daily from 8:45 a.m.
to 5:45 p.m..
Les Houches -
Téléphérique de BELLEVUE
Return trip adults €13.30, children
€9.30
Open from 18/06/11 – 25/09/11
From 11/06 to 01/07/11 and from 29/08 to 25/09/11>
daily from 8am to 17:30. From 02/07 to 28/08/11>
all day from 7:30 to 18.00.
Air excursions – ‘Chamonix
Mont-Blanc Helicopteres’. Starting from
Planpraz or Lognan, for a flight of 10-30 mins,
flying over the most famous peaks in the Alps.
Price per person depending on route from €67.50
- €200 per person (minimum of 4 people).
Tel: +33 450 54 13 82 www.cmbh.net
e-mail: info@helico.fr
Indoor climbing area
Mont-Blanc Escalade - Salle d’escalade
Les Trabets - 74310 Les Houches
Tel. 04 50 54 76 48 - fax : 04 50 54 76 49
e-mail : mbescalade@orange.fr
www.montblancescalade.com
1250m2 of climbing walls with over 110 routes of all
levels.
Level: From beginner to 9 +.
Rental equipment - child and adult beginners course -
Tutoring
Opening hours:
Early spring (Easter holidays / June 30)
- Week 14h/22h
- Saturday 14h/21h
- Sunday 14h/20h
In case of inclement weather opening 12h
Summer hours (July 1 / August 31)
- Week 14h/22h
- Saturday 14h/21h
- Sunday 14h/20h
In case of inclement weather opening at 9am
Early Fall (Sept 1 / holiday All Saints)
- Week 14h/22h
- Saturday 14h/21h
- Sunday 14h/20h
In case of inclement weather opening at noon
Rates:
Admission Adult: 12.50 €
Enter Young (13/16 years): 9.50 €
Child Entry (5 / 12 years): 7 €
Fishing – On the Lac des Chavants tel.
06 80 64 51 82. Open from 15th April - 15th October,
every day except Mondays and Tuesdays and the day
before competitions, from 9am - noon and from 3pm -
7pm.
Tariff: 8 €/Kilo
Fishing rods and bait can be hired on site. Two
disabled ramps in place.
Swimming pool-Sports center –
‘Centre Sportif R.Bozon’ (climbing,
fitness, swimming pool) +33 (0) 4 50 53 09 07 (North
Chamonix) http://sports.chamonix.com/
Ice Skating – ‘Patinoire’
(Ice rink) +33 (0) 4 50 53 12 36 (Chamonix)
Golf – ‘Golf club de
Chamonix’ +33 (0) 4 50 53 09 07 http://www.golfdechamonix.com/
Mini-golf - Les Pèlerins - tel. 04 50
55 82 56 - 06 70 11 60 22
74400 Chamonix • July and August from 10.30am to
8pm.
Archery – Les Houches had made available
a nature trail up to Coupeau. Access is free to
archers licensed with the FFTA.
Tennis
Les Houches : Tel. 04 50 54 43 37 - 6 courts
Secretary’s office open from 9am - noon/
3pm-7.30pm. Court hire. Adult and child lessons
(3-6pers/group) all levels. Private lessons (1-2
pers). Servoz : Information and bookings at the
tourist office in Servoz Tel: 04 50 47 21 68
La Compagnie des ânes (donkey rides)
55, chemin du Vieux Four
Phone +33 (0) 450 47 26 18
Outings from the hamlet of Vaudagne.
Short ride from € 6.00
1 hour from € 11.00
Half-day from € 34.00
Full-day from € 56.00
All the above information is for information only.
For the most up-to-date information please visit the
resort tourist office website
Les Houches Tourist
Office
English spoken
Tourist Office Tel. 00
33 450 555 062, Fax. 00 33 4 50 55 53 16
www.leshouches.com
Compagnie du Mont Blanc
www.compagniedumontblanc.fr
Access to Les
Houches
By
Road:
Driving distance from Calais to Les Houches 552 miles
or 7hrs30. Arrival directly from the A40
By Rail: The
TGV station at St Gervais/Le Fayet is 17km from Les
Houches
Train station of Les Houches +33 450 55 50 07.
Connecting TGV trains to Annecy
and Geneva.
More information at any train
station in France, by phone (from France): 0891 67 68
00 or Internet
Airports:
Geneva Airport is 93km from Les Houches (1 hour)
+41 21 22 717 71 05 (daily bus transfers)
www.gva.ch/en
Chambery Airport is 125km from Les Houches (1
½ hours)
www.chambery-airport.com
Turin Airport is 176km from Les Houches (2 hours)
www.aeroportoditorino.it
Grenoble Airport is 212km from Les Houches (2 hours)
www.grenoble-airport.com
Lyon Saint-Exupery is 213km from Les Houches (2
hours)
www.lyonairport.com
Regular bus transfers from GVA to Les Houches via SAT
bus,
40, place de la gare
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)450530115
http://www.sat-montblanc.com
Runs from 20th June – 6th September 2009
everyday.
View here
for PDF timetable.
Getting around the area
The Mont Blanc Express
train line makes travelling between Saint-Gervais
les Bains le Fayet and Vallorcine very easy, via the
villages of Les Houches, Chamonix and
Argentière. It extends into Switzerland to the
city of Martigny.
With an average of a train per
hour and 18 stops, take a nice and easy ride along
this beautiful valley. (Journeys between Servoz and
Vallorcine are free with the guest card).
View Summer
2009 timetable for Mont Blanc Express here
(PDF)
Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from
£61 per person based on
4 sharing a private return taxi from Geneva Airport
to Les Houches. Call our reservations team for
details on 0844 576 0170 or email
reservations@peakretreats.co.uk
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