Argentière is an authentique alpine village, located at the foot of the Mt Blanc massif and the well known ski area of Grand Montets. Take your holiday break at the heart of this famous valley, which has seen the very beginning of alpinism and winter sports.
Summer
Walks and hikes
Many walks start in the village (over 350 km of signposted footpaths): Lac Blanc, Glacier d’Argentière, Col de Balme…leading you also to Switzerland or Italy
Bureau de Guides: www.chamonix-guides.com
High Mountain Office: www.ohm-chamonix.com
Compagnie des Guides : www.cieguides-chamonix.com Sports
A multitude of activities to practice on your own or with top sport professionals: hiking, climbing, alpinism, paragliding, canyoning, rafting, mountain biking, horse riding…
Good facilities: golf course, swimming pool, tennis, squash sports.chamonix.com - www.golfdechamonix.com
Winter
Argentière is situated in the proximity of the Grand Montets ski area and has a central position between others ski areas in the valley (350 km of runs). The famous Haute-Route Chamonix-Zermatt begins here as well.
There are infinite possibilities for winter activities and alpine sports:
downhill and cross country skiing, snowboard, free-ride, ski touring, ice climbing, winter mountaineering, snowshoeing, speed riding, … www.compagniedumontblanc.fr - www.chamonix.com