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Argentière
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Argentiere, Mont-Blanc
Village Height 1250/3842m
Activities
Mountaineering, Glacier trekking, Rock climbing
Via ferrata, Mountain biking Paragliding. Rafting, Hydrospeed, Canoraft, Kayak, Airboat, White Water Rafting. 350km of marked path for individual or guided walks, Glacier hiking, Mont-Blanc tours. Golf (18 hole)
Driving distance from Calais to Argentiere 563 miles or 7hrs50
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Resort Info
Argentière
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Dominated by the Aiguille du Midi and the 4810m high Mont-Blanc, the old village is in a spectacular setting towards the head of the Chamonix valley and beneath the renowned Glacier at Les Grands Montets. The village retains picturesque mountain feel with a large number of traditional wooden houses, as well as ancient farmhouses. There is a newer side too with all the modern shops and services, a variety of cosy bars and restaurants.
A shuttle bus runs into Chamonix (4km) from Argentiere every 15 minutes (see timetable at bottom of this page). 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.
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 and extra reservation fees (eg for Aiguille du Midi). 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, Flégère, Brévent, 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 £48 per adult, £41 per child and £132 per family for 1 day. View here for full prices of MULTIPASS MONT BLANC. Places of interest around Argentiere · 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. · 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. · Argentières’s cable car to Les Grands Montets glacier also offers the starting point for superb walking itineraries. Interested in buying an apartment in Argentiere? See our Buying in the Alps section Virtual Visits Hold down the left click of your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst still holding on the left click button to move 360 degree View here for a virtual visit of Argentiere (Plaine de Praz) View here for Chamonix Valley 360 virtual tours
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 and extra reservation fees (eg for Aiguille du Midi). 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, Flégère, Brévent, 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 £48 per adult, £41 per child and £132 per family for 1 day. View here for full prices of MULTIPASS MONT BLANC. Places of interest around Argentiere · 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. · 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. · Argentières’s cable car to Les Grands Montets glacier also offers the starting point for superb walking itineraries. Interested in buying an apartment in Argentiere? See our Buying in the Alps section Virtual Visits Hold down the left click of your mouse and drag left right up and down whilst still holding on the left click button to move 360 degree View here for a virtual visit of Argentiere (Plaine de Praz) View here for Chamonix Valley 360 virtual tours
- Opening Dates
- Child Care
- Activities
- Apres Ski/Eating
- Access
- Resort News
- Other Amenities
Opening Dates
Argentiere is open from middle of June to end of August. Exact dates to be confirmed in 2012. Chamonix is however open all year round.
Child Care
· Several kids club
· Animal parks
· Miniature Golf
· Leisure park
· Skate park
Panda-Club Argentiere for 2-3 year olds
9am-6pm everyday +33 450 54 04 76
MJC
Tel: 0033 450 53 12 24
3 sites (Vallorcine, Argentière and Les Pèlerins) and 5 leisure centres:
Vallorcine, 3 – 11 years,
Argentière, 3 – 11 years,
Les Ptits Boutch in Les Pèlerins, 3 – 5 years,
Les Pèlerins Leisure Centre, 6 – 11 years,
Teenagers club, 12 – 14 years.
Activities include theme weeks, mini-camps, excursions, etc. Activities for young people (12 – 17 years): specific events and activities, camps, mini-camps.
‘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/
For a comprehensive list of children’s club please see the Chamonix page, although the clubs will be located in Chamonix not Argentiere.
Activities
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
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. Hiking
Pretty footpaths lead to the Glacier d’Argentière, via the forest and little "balcony" viewpoints.
2 UNMISSABLE ROUTES
Refuge Albert 1er via Charamillon
(2,711m - difficult): a very pleasant walk with sweeping views of the glacier.
The mountain hut is staffed in summer.
Booking required 033 4 50 54 06 20
Start from the Col de Balme (gondola lift, 2,162 m): 2-hour climb. From the gondola lift terminal, head to the right along a footpath that passes close to overflow of the Lac de Charamillon (2,271 m) and runs across the flank of the mountain in the direction of the glacier. Skirt around a small spur and climb the slope on a fairly difficult section above a ravine (handrail). Then join the moraine that runs next to the mountain hut.
Le Point de Vue (2,338 m - moderate):
On the route leading to the Refuge d’Argentière, panorama over the Glacier d’Argentière, Aiguille du Chardonnet, Aiguille d’Argentière, Mont Dolent, Les Courtes, Les Droites and Aiguille Verte.
Impressive cascading ice towers.
Start from Croix de Lognan (1,975 m). Ascent 1 hr 15, descent 50 min. From the cable car terminal, follow the EDF track that takes you above the Chalet de Lognan mountain hut. Continue along the track, or take the footpath along the top of the Moraine (better views but more up and down)
VIEW HERE FOR CHAMONIX VALLEY LIFT OPENING DATES 2013
FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION ON CHAMONIX VALLEY LIFTS HERE
The Aiguilles Rouges is a large nature reserve full of lakes, rocks, fauna etc. The entrance to the reserve is on the Col des Montets between Argentière and Le Buet.
Opening hours: every day between the 1st of June to the 15th of September from 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-6.30pm.
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.
Markets
Monday: Les Houches (school holidays only), Cluses.
Tuesday: Aosta (Italy), Annecy Vieille Ville.
Wednesday: Courmayeur (Italy), Combloux, Praz-sur-Arly.
Thursday: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, La Rochesur-Foron.
Friday: Megève, Annecy Vieille Ville.
Saturday: Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Sallanches.
Sunday: Annecy Vieille Ville. Swimming pool in Chamonix Swimming pool, saunas, steam baths
Indoor and outdoor pools, 50m training pool, paddling pool with water features, recreational pool with massage jets and 17m water slide, 130m flume, water garden, jacuzzi, aquagym.
Swimming pool prices: adults €6.70 / children (under 18, before midday) €5.30 / free for under 6s
Carte d’hôte: adults €5.40 / children €4.30.
Swimming pool + sauna and steam bath prices Adults €12.50 / no admittance to sauna and steam bath for under 12s.
An adult must accompany under 10s in the swimming pool / 12 to 18-year-olds in the sauna and steam bath.
Swimming shorts and bermudas not permitted 214, avenue de la Plage
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
0033 4 50 53 23 70
OPENING HOURS
(may be subject to change)
22 June-5 July - Daily, 12pm-7.30pm.
6 July-1 September - Daily, 10am-7pm. Indoor ice rink in Chamonix
165, route de la Patinoire
0033 4 50 53 12 36
Opening times from mid-July 2pm-5pm, late opening every Wednesday 9pm-11pm.
Prices:
Adult €5.70
Child €4.30 (6-17 years)
Adult with carte d’hôte €4.40
Child with carte d’hôte €3.30
Skate hire €4
Free admission + skate hire for children under 6. 214, avenue de la Plage
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
0033 4 50 53 23 70
OPENING HOURS
(may be subject to change)
22 June-5 July - Daily, 12pm-7.30pm.
6 July-1 September - Daily, 10am-7pm. Chamonix Leisure Park
Luge Alpine Coaster
A 1300-metre toboggan run on rails, with jumps, 360° spirals and more... Lots of attractions for children and adults: slides, trampolines, electric bikes, upside-down rides, splash boat and more... But also outdoor playgrounds, giant swing, indoor play area, mechanical zip wire, mechanical diggers and more...
Free 800-space car park, self-service barrestaurant, picnic areas. A stone’s throw from the Mer de Glace train and Aiguille du Midi cable car.
351, chemin du Pied du Grépon
00334 50 53 08 97 - www.chamonixparc.com
Opening dates and times
• 13 April to 12 May + weekends of Whitsun, Mothers’ Day, 1-2 June and 8-9 June: 2pm-6pm
• 15 to 28 June: every afternoon, 2pm-6pm.
Closed on 18, 19, 25 and 26 June.
• 29 June to 5 July: 11am-6.30pm
• 6 July to 1 September: 10am-7pm
• 2 to 15 September: 2pm-6pm
Prices
• Chamonix toboggan: from €5.50 for 1 solo descent, from €7.50 in tandem.
• Games and attractions: 1 token €1.50, 6 tokens €8 (Games require 1 or 2 tokens depending on the game.)
• Wristband for unlimited 1-day access to the slides: €6 (free for an adult accompanying a paying child aged 4 to 6).
• "Formule découverte !" package €16/person (- 25%!): 1 tandem toboggan descent + 6 tokens + 1 wristband for unlimited 1-day access to the slides. 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/ Free WiFi, gift shop at the tourist office and online at www.chamonix.com
Opening hours in June: Monday to Saturday - 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm, closed on Sundays.
July and August: daily 9am-12pm and 3pm-7pm. September: Monday to Saturday 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm, closed on Sundays.
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. Hiking
Pretty footpaths lead to the Glacier d’Argentière, via the forest and little "balcony" viewpoints.
2 UNMISSABLE ROUTES
Refuge Albert 1er via Charamillon
(2,711m - difficult): a very pleasant walk with sweeping views of the glacier.
The mountain hut is staffed in summer.
Booking required 033 4 50 54 06 20
Start from the Col de Balme (gondola lift, 2,162 m): 2-hour climb. From the gondola lift terminal, head to the right along a footpath that passes close to overflow of the Lac de Charamillon (2,271 m) and runs across the flank of the mountain in the direction of the glacier. Skirt around a small spur and climb the slope on a fairly difficult section above a ravine (handrail). Then join the moraine that runs next to the mountain hut.
Le Point de Vue (2,338 m - moderate):
On the route leading to the Refuge d’Argentière, panorama over the Glacier d’Argentière, Aiguille du Chardonnet, Aiguille d’Argentière, Mont Dolent, Les Courtes, Les Droites and Aiguille Verte.
Impressive cascading ice towers.
Start from Croix de Lognan (1,975 m). Ascent 1 hr 15, descent 50 min. From the cable car terminal, follow the EDF track that takes you above the Chalet de Lognan mountain hut. Continue along the track, or take the footpath along the top of the Moraine (better views but more up and down)
VIEW HERE FOR CHAMONIX VALLEY LIFT OPENING DATES 2013
FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION ON CHAMONIX VALLEY LIFTS HERE
The Aiguilles Rouges is a large nature reserve full of lakes, rocks, fauna etc. The entrance to the reserve is on the Col des Montets between Argentière and Le Buet.
Opening hours: every day between the 1st of June to the 15th of September from 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-6.30pm.
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.
MarketsMonday: Les Houches (school holidays only), Cluses.
Tuesday: Aosta (Italy), Annecy Vieille Ville.
Wednesday: Courmayeur (Italy), Combloux, Praz-sur-Arly.
Thursday: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, La Rochesur-Foron.
Friday: Megève, Annecy Vieille Ville.
Saturday: Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Sallanches.
Sunday: Annecy Vieille Ville. Swimming pool in Chamonix Swimming pool, saunas, steam baths
Indoor and outdoor pools, 50m training pool, paddling pool with water features, recreational pool with massage jets and 17m water slide, 130m flume, water garden, jacuzzi, aquagym.
Swimming pool prices: adults €6.70 / children (under 18, before midday) €5.30 / free for under 6s
Carte d’hôte: adults €5.40 / children €4.30.
Swimming pool + sauna and steam bath prices Adults €12.50 / no admittance to sauna and steam bath for under 12s.
An adult must accompany under 10s in the swimming pool / 12 to 18-year-olds in the sauna and steam bath.
Swimming shorts and bermudas not permitted 214, avenue de la Plage
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
0033 4 50 53 23 70
OPENING HOURS
(may be subject to change)
22 June-5 July - Daily, 12pm-7.30pm.
6 July-1 September - Daily, 10am-7pm. Indoor ice rink in Chamonix
165, route de la Patinoire
0033 4 50 53 12 36
Opening times from mid-July 2pm-5pm, late opening every Wednesday 9pm-11pm.
Prices:
Adult €5.70
Child €4.30 (6-17 years)
Adult with carte d’hôte €4.40
Child with carte d’hôte €3.30
Skate hire €4
Free admission + skate hire for children under 6. 214, avenue de la Plage
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
0033 4 50 53 23 70
OPENING HOURS
(may be subject to change)
22 June-5 July - Daily, 12pm-7.30pm.
6 July-1 September - Daily, 10am-7pm. Chamonix Leisure Park
Luge Alpine Coaster
A 1300-metre toboggan run on rails, with jumps, 360° spirals and more... Lots of attractions for children and adults: slides, trampolines, electric bikes, upside-down rides, splash boat and more... But also outdoor playgrounds, giant swing, indoor play area, mechanical zip wire, mechanical diggers and more...
Free 800-space car park, self-service barrestaurant, picnic areas. A stone’s throw from the Mer de Glace train and Aiguille du Midi cable car.
351, chemin du Pied du Grépon
00334 50 53 08 97 - www.chamonixparc.com
Opening dates and times
• 13 April to 12 May + weekends of Whitsun, Mothers’ Day, 1-2 June and 8-9 June: 2pm-6pm
• 15 to 28 June: every afternoon, 2pm-6pm.
Closed on 18, 19, 25 and 26 June.
• 29 June to 5 July: 11am-6.30pm
• 6 July to 1 September: 10am-7pm
• 2 to 15 September: 2pm-6pm
Prices
• Chamonix toboggan: from €5.50 for 1 solo descent, from €7.50 in tandem.
• Games and attractions: 1 token €1.50, 6 tokens €8 (Games require 1 or 2 tokens depending on the game.)
• Wristband for unlimited 1-day access to the slides: €6 (free for an adult accompanying a paying child aged 4 to 6).
• "Formule découverte !" package €16/person (- 25%!): 1 tandem toboggan descent + 6 tokens + 1 wristband for unlimited 1-day access to the slides. 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/ Free WiFi, gift shop at the tourist office and online at www.chamonix.com
Opening hours in June: Monday to Saturday - 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm, closed on Sundays.
July and August: daily 9am-12pm and 3pm-7pm. September: Monday to Saturday 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm, closed on Sundays.
Apres Ski/Eating
Bars, very reasonably priced restaurants and all the après-ski activities and nightlife of Chamonix, only 4km away.
http://www.chamonix.com/
Post office
Maison de Village
Route du Village
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-12pm (may be subject to change). NEW! LA MAISON DE VILLAGE
Follow a two-year renovation, Argentière town hall and post office have moved. You’ll now find them in the fully refurbished former presbytery. Restaurants Brasserie Les Marmottons - Brasserie - Spécialités savoyardes 56, chem de la Glacière 0033 4 50 54 10 67 Carnotzet - Spécialités savoyardes 368, rue Charlet Straton 0033 4 50 54 19 43 www.carnotzet.com Le Bistrot du Dahu - Spécialités savoyardes - Traditionnel - Brasserie - 325, rue Charlet Straton 0033 4 50 55 59 96 www.restaurant-argentiere.com La Crèmerie du Glacier - Spécialités savoyardes 766, chemin de la Glacière & 0033 4 50 54 07 52 La Remise - Gastronomique 1124, rte d’Argentière 0033 4 50 34 06 96 Rosebud Jeu de Paume - Gastronomique 705, rte du Chapeau - Le Lavancher 0033 4 50 54 03 76 Altitude restaurants Alpage de Balme Domaine du Tour - Le Tour 0033 6 83 33 86 61 L’Adret de la Flégère - SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 55 34 88 www.flegere-restaurant.com/adret La Chavanne - SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 54 27 81 www.la-chavanne.com Le Chalet de Charamillon - SERAC Balme 0033 4 50 54 04 72 www.charamillon-restaurant.com Les Écuries de Charamillon Domaine du Tour - Charamillon - Le Tour 0033 4 50 54 17 07 fr-fr.facebook.com/lesecuries Tendance Foehn (snack, vente à emporter) SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 55 34 88 www.flegere-restaurant.com/tendance-foehn
Route du Village
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-12pm (may be subject to change). NEW! LA MAISON DE VILLAGE
Follow a two-year renovation, Argentière town hall and post office have moved. You’ll now find them in the fully refurbished former presbytery. Restaurants Brasserie Les Marmottons - Brasserie - Spécialités savoyardes 56, chem de la Glacière 0033 4 50 54 10 67 Carnotzet - Spécialités savoyardes 368, rue Charlet Straton 0033 4 50 54 19 43 www.carnotzet.com Le Bistrot du Dahu - Spécialités savoyardes - Traditionnel - Brasserie - 325, rue Charlet Straton 0033 4 50 55 59 96 www.restaurant-argentiere.com La Crèmerie du Glacier - Spécialités savoyardes 766, chemin de la Glacière & 0033 4 50 54 07 52 La Remise - Gastronomique 1124, rte d’Argentière 0033 4 50 34 06 96 Rosebud Jeu de Paume - Gastronomique 705, rte du Chapeau - Le Lavancher 0033 4 50 54 03 76 Altitude restaurants Alpage de Balme Domaine du Tour - Le Tour 0033 6 83 33 86 61 L’Adret de la Flégère - SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 55 34 88 www.flegere-restaurant.com/adret La Chavanne - SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 54 27 81 www.la-chavanne.com Le Chalet de Charamillon - SERAC Balme 0033 4 50 54 04 72 www.charamillon-restaurant.com Les Écuries de Charamillon Domaine du Tour - Charamillon - Le Tour 0033 4 50 54 17 07 fr-fr.facebook.com/lesecuries Tendance Foehn (snack, vente à emporter) SERAC La Flégère 0033 4 50 55 34 88 www.flegere-restaurant.com/tendance-foehn
Access
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)
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 108km from Argentiere (1 ¼ hours) www.gva.ch/en Chambery Airport is 146km from Argentiere (1 ¾ hours) www.chambery-airport.com Turin Airport is 181km from Argentiere (2 hours) www.aeroportoditorino.it Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is 229km from Argentiere (2 ¼ hours) www.lyonairport.com Grenoble Airport is 236km from Argentiere (2 ¼ hours) www.grenoble-airport.com Getting around Chamoinx Valley PARKING Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Argentière
SHORT-STAY CAR PARKS
First 2 hours: €3 (up to 30 min. free of charge)
Enclosed car park at the railway station (16 spaces)
Outa enclosed car park (60 spaces)
MEDIUM-STAY CAR PARKS
First 2 hours: €2.50 (up to 1 hour free of charge)
Allobroges enclosed car park (72 spaces)
Media library enclosed car park (48 spaces)
LONG-STAY CAR PARKS
Saint Michel covered car park (310 spaces)
Mont Blanc covered car park (238 spaces)
Entrèves covered car park (150 spaces)
First 2 hours:€2.50 (up to 1 hour free of charge)
One-week parking permit with carte d’hôte: €38
Other parking permits are available. Ask for details at car park pay stations.
Grépon car park (690 spaces): €1 / hour (up to
1 hour free of charge) - Access to Aiguille du Midi cable car, access to town centre with free shuttle bus (Mulet), motorhome park.
ROADSIDE PARKING - SHORT-STAY
30 min: €1 (minimum payment)
1 hr: €2
1 hr 30 min: €3 CHAMONIX BUS
The scheduled bus services operated by Chamonix Bus serve the entire valley between Servoz and Le Tour. Use of these buses is free for carte d’hôte
holders.
Single journey €1.50 (may be subject to change)
Timetables are available at www.chamonix-bus.com and from the tourist offices in the valley.
‘Mont-Blanc Express’ Train. The SNCF-CFF Saint Gervais-Chamonix-Martigny line serves all the villages from Saint Gervais/Le Fayet to Martigny (Switzerland), via Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentière and Vallorcine. Use of the rail network between Servoz and Vallorcine is free of charge on presentation of a carte d’hôte.
Free travel on trains applies only to journeys starting and ending at stations between Servoz and Vallorcine.
Trains run hourly every day from 7am to 9pm. In France, no more than 5 bicycles may be taken on board a train.
During peak times, SNCF staff reserve the right to refuse to allow bicycles on trains.
In Switzerland, a fee is charged for carrying bicycles on trains.
ENGINEERING WORK 2013
Engineering work on the Saint Gervais-Le Fayet / Vallorcine / Martigny (CH) TER line. Trains will be replaced by a bus service (same timetable, bicycles not permitted):
From 2 April to 28 June, between Vallorcine and Saint Gervais-Le Fayet (or between Le Châtelard Frontière and Saint Gervais- Le Fayet).
From 29 June to 15 September, between Argentière and Le Châtelard Frontière. Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £86 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
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 108km from Argentiere (1 ¼ hours) www.gva.ch/en Chambery Airport is 146km from Argentiere (1 ¾ hours) www.chambery-airport.com Turin Airport is 181km from Argentiere (2 hours) www.aeroportoditorino.it Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is 229km from Argentiere (2 ¼ hours) www.lyonairport.com Grenoble Airport is 236km from Argentiere (2 ¼ hours) www.grenoble-airport.com Getting around Chamoinx Valley PARKING Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Argentière
SHORT-STAY CAR PARKS
First 2 hours: €3 (up to 30 min. free of charge)
Enclosed car park at the railway station (16 spaces)
Outa enclosed car park (60 spaces)
MEDIUM-STAY CAR PARKS
First 2 hours: €2.50 (up to 1 hour free of charge)
Allobroges enclosed car park (72 spaces)
Media library enclosed car park (48 spaces)
LONG-STAY CAR PARKS
Saint Michel covered car park (310 spaces)
Mont Blanc covered car park (238 spaces)
Entrèves covered car park (150 spaces)
First 2 hours:€2.50 (up to 1 hour free of charge)
One-week parking permit with carte d’hôte: €38
Other parking permits are available. Ask for details at car park pay stations.
Grépon car park (690 spaces): €1 / hour (up to
1 hour free of charge) - Access to Aiguille du Midi cable car, access to town centre with free shuttle bus (Mulet), motorhome park.
ROADSIDE PARKING - SHORT-STAY
30 min: €1 (minimum payment)
1 hr: €2
1 hr 30 min: €3 CHAMONIX BUS
The scheduled bus services operated by Chamonix Bus serve the entire valley between Servoz and Le Tour. Use of these buses is free for carte d’hôte
holders.
Single journey €1.50 (may be subject to change)
Timetables are available at www.chamonix-bus.com and from the tourist offices in the valley.
‘Mont-Blanc Express’ Train. The SNCF-CFF Saint Gervais-Chamonix-Martigny line serves all the villages from Saint Gervais/Le Fayet to Martigny (Switzerland), via Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix, Argentière and Vallorcine. Use of the rail network between Servoz and Vallorcine is free of charge on presentation of a carte d’hôte.
Free travel on trains applies only to journeys starting and ending at stations between Servoz and Vallorcine.
Trains run hourly every day from 7am to 9pm. In France, no more than 5 bicycles may be taken on board a train.
During peak times, SNCF staff reserve the right to refuse to allow bicycles on trains.
In Switzerland, a fee is charged for carrying bicycles on trains.
ENGINEERING WORK 2013
Engineering work on the Saint Gervais-Le Fayet / Vallorcine / Martigny (CH) TER line. Trains will be replaced by a bus service (same timetable, bicycles not permitted):
From 2 April to 28 June, between Vallorcine and Saint Gervais-Le Fayet (or between Le Châtelard Frontière and Saint Gervais- Le Fayet).
From 29 June to 15 September, between Argentière and Le Châtelard Frontière. Need an Airport Transfer? Prices from £86 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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Other Amenities
Taxis, doctors, pharmacy, dentist, cash point, restaurants, shops, post office, library
Argentière
Le Cristal
MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-5
Indoor Pool
Le Cristal d’Argentière residence is located right in the centre of the village, close to the train station.
MGM Apartments. Sleeps 2-5
Indoor Pool
Le Cristal d’Argentière residence is located right in the centre of the village, close to the train station.
Les Grands Montets
4* Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor Pool
Located 800m from the village centre, this charming hotel is nestled in a quiet area.
4* Hotel. Sleeps 2-4
Indoor Pool
Located 800m from the village centre, this charming hotel is nestled in a quiet area.
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