{"id":290,"date":"2022-05-30T16:41:03","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T15:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/?p=290"},"modified":"2025-04-14T14:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T13:57:57","slug":"family-summer-chamonix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/family-summer-chamonix\/","title":{"rendered":"A Family Summer In Chamonix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chamonix is a traditional alpine town in the beautiful Savoie Mont Blanc region. It boasts unparalleled mountain scenery and a range of summer activities for families to explore on a luxury mountain holiday this summer. A family summer in Chamonix won\u2019t be forgotten; it\u2019s the perfect destination for families with older children, and teenagers who’ll love the exhilarating mountain activities on offer. Equally, there’s plenty of activities in Chamonix to keep younger children entertained too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Far from being just a winter wonderland destination, Chamonix in the summer has activities for everyone, whatever your taste in adventures. Whether you want to try your hand at one of the more exhilarating alpine activities, or if you simply prefer to take a stroll and soak up the scenery, you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice with things to do.<\/wp-block>..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Hiking in Chamonix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t rule out hiking with the family! There are plenty of hikes in Chamonix suitable for family outings. Seek out wooded trails and stick to walks along the valley floor if you have easily tired children or buggies to push. You can be sure that even gentle walking routes in Chamonix deliver stunning views, flora and fauna to spot, and idyllic photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the more adventurous walking groups, there are over 40 miles of routes to be found in the Chamonix Valley. A particular favourite of ours, is the hike to Lac Blanc in Aiguilles Rouges \u2013 based above 2352m, it boasts one of Chamonix\u2019s most picturesque views of the valley. Start at La Flegere and either walk on the 4×4 rough track, or you can take the L\u2019Index chairlift. The ascent takes 1hr 45 mins approximately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a brilliant adventure park in central Chamonix, ideal for kids of all ages. For younger children there’s mechanical diggers to enjoy, trampolines, slides, and electric motorbikes. The Chamonix Luge Alpine Coaster is probably the most popular attraction in the park \u2013 it\u2019s a roller coaster in the mountains; whizzing downhill with views of snow-capped peaks beyond. Don\u2019t panic though, it\u2019s completely secure \u2013 each sled can seat 2 adults, and there are seat belts. Open all year round! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Swimming in Chamonix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The town swimming pool boasts a massive spiral water slide, which is incredibly popular with families in the summer. There are four pools in total (indoor and outdoor) with Jacuzzis, slides and water jets. If it\u2019s more natural swimming that you\u2019re after, then we recommend a trip to Lac Passy for wild swimming in Chamonix. It’s surrounded by mountains, is the perfect spot for a picnic, and even plays host to mini-golf and go-karting, perfect for a family day out in the Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chamonix Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various easy routes throughout Chamonix, suitable for beginners. The level parts of the valley bottom are clearly signposted and offer fantastic views. For convenience, there’s a number of bike rental shops throughout Chamonix where you can rent all kinds of bikes, and trailers for babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a more challenging Chamonix bike ride, there are a couple of relatively technical but fairly accessible mountain bike routes at Petit Balcon Sud or Petit Balcon North (or link both routes together for a longer cycle of 16kms). There’s some great rocky sections to navigate, but if they’re a bit too tough, you can simply hop off your bike and walk them because they’re all pretty short in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parc de Merlet Animal Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here, you can discover over 80 mountain animals in their natural environment. See aline fauna like Marmots and Ibex, Chamois and Daims \u2013 and many more! The park stretches high over the valley, with fantastic views of the Bossons Glacier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family Restaurants in Chamonix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most restaurants in Chamonix offer a children\u2019s menu with decent options, but a particular favourite of ours is Restaurant Josephine<\/a> (formally named Le Carlina). Your children will be made a fuss of and special requests are taken. You can relax with a glass of wine watching the children play on the restaurant\u2019s unofficial climbing frame (the statue of Dr. Michel-Gabriel Paccard), whilst you\u2019re waiting for your dinner to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More About Chamonix in the Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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