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Top 4 nature & wildlife things to do in Chamonix

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Chamonix that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Chamonix Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide, Chamonix1

    1. Chamonix Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

    · 1.5 hours

    Chamonix is synonymous with picturesque surroundings and majestic mountain peaks. It emerged as a winter-sports hub and hosted the first-ever Winter Olympics in 1924. Explore the scenic beauty of nature as well as its turbulent history. Witness the historical land of Savoy, shared between France, Italy, and Switzerland. Come with us and experience a downtown life that mingles perfectly with the beauty of the mountains.

  2. paragliding discovery flight, Chamonix2

    2. paragliding discovery flight

    5.0· 104 reviews· 1 hours

    Paragliding is the best way to fly. It is not noisy. Far from traffic jams and pollution. In one of the most magnificent surroundings in France you can admire all that nature has to offer. We will see the climbing routes, the hiking trails, and if you want I can offer you a little adrenaline before going back to the cows floor.

  3. Chamonix Self-Guided Mountain E-Bike Tour with GPS Routes, Chamonix3

    3. Chamonix Self-Guided Mountain E-Bike Tour with GPS Routes

    5.0· 3 reviews· 3 hours

    Set off on a mountain e-bike adventure from Chamonix city center and ride at your own pace on this self-guided tour. Choose from different route options depending on your level and the kind of experience you are looking for. Our GPS-guided routes, from scenic beginner rides through the valley to more technical mountain trails for experienced riders, have been carefully designed to showcase the landscapes of the Mont Blanc valley. Before departure, our local team will welcome you with a personalized briefing, practical advice and clear route explanations to help you make the most of your ride. Our premium full-suspension electric mountain bikes make climbs smoother and longer rides more enjoyable, so you can focus on the scenery and the experience. And a real bonus in Chamonix: free parking is available for our guests right in the city center.

  4. Snowshoeing in Chamonix, with a private guide, Chamonix4

    4. Snowshoeing in Chamonix, with a private guide

    5.0· 2 reviews· 6 hours

    Join your guide at the meeting point and time, where he'll be waiting for you with pairs of snowshoes. Join him for a 6-hour hike through unique, unspoilt landscapes. This private experience lets you walk at your own pace, on an accessible circuit. Your guide will teach you more about the peaks that surround you, the life of mountain wildlife in the middle of winter, and a few local anecdotes. This enriching day gives you a moment to reconnect with nature, to contemplate it in all its grandeur, and to learn all about the environment and the land around you.

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