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.

·          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.

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.

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.

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/

Bars, very reasonably priced restaurants and all the après-ski activities and nightlife of Chamonix, only 4km away.

http://www.chamonix.com/

Markets - Place du Mont-Blanc Chamonix: Saturday morning.

Argentière (July / August only): Sunday morning.

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

 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).

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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