Guidebook for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Food Scene
An icon in Chamonix because the pastries and cakes are refined, delicate and delicious. The coffee is smooth and nutty. A perfect cheese omelette with salad for 8 euros is uncommon in Chamonix. The brunch is complete and there's plenty of room for everyone, including the terrace on the main pedestrian avenue.
29 residents recomanen
Aux Petits Gourmands
168 Rue du Dr PaccardAn icon in Chamonix because the pastries and cakes are refined, delicate and delicious. The coffee is smooth and nutty. A perfect cheese omelette with salad for 8 euros is uncommon in Chamonix. The brunch is complete and there's plenty of room for everyone, including the terrace on the main pedestrian avenue.
If you like wholesome, organic food, then this adorable epicerie and cafe is the place for you. Plenty of healthy lunch options, smoothies, juices and coffee, plus organic produce and groceries. Nice vibe, free wi-fi, easy-listening music and healthy food.
11 residents recomanen
ORGANIC épicerie petite restauration bio et végétarienne
145 Rue des MoulinsIf you like wholesome, organic food, then this adorable epicerie and cafe is the place for you. Plenty of healthy lunch options, smoothies, juices and coffee, plus organic produce and groceries. Nice vibe, free wi-fi, easy-listening music and healthy food.
The best italian food in Chamonix, at least in our book. Delicious pizzas, pastas, vitello tonato and traditional desserts. We've always been able to get a table without a reservation but if you're a party of 4 or more, it's better to reserve in advance, especially if you'd like to have dinner by the river. Take-away is also available.
49 residents recomanen
Casa Valerio
90 Rue du LyretThe best italian food in Chamonix, at least in our book. Delicious pizzas, pastas, vitello tonato and traditional desserts. We've always been able to get a table without a reservation but if you're a party of 4 or more, it's better to reserve in advance, especially if you'd like to have dinner by the river. Take-away is also available.
Stunning views of the Mont Blanc, the glacier and the Alps, La Telecabine is an elegant outdoor/indoor restaurant with the best tartare in Chamonix and a great selection of Mediterranean specialties.
32 residents recomanen
La Télécabine
27 Rue de la TourStunning views of the Mont Blanc, the glacier and the Alps, La Telecabine is an elegant outdoor/indoor restaurant with the best tartare in Chamonix and a great selection of Mediterranean specialties.
Fusion by the river, this eclectic new restaurant has quickly become a must in Chamonix due to its intelligent and accessible menu. With French, Swedish, middle Eastern and Thaï working there, this place is almost impossible to describe - better have a look at the menu and reserve a table by the river in advance ;)
20 residents recomanen
Bizes
64 Rue du LyretFusion by the river, this eclectic new restaurant has quickly become a must in Chamonix due to its intelligent and accessible menu. With French, Swedish, middle Eastern and Thaï working there, this place is almost impossible to describe - better have a look at the menu and reserve a table by the river in advance ;)
Of course you'll get a proper burger here, but also crepes, and more fast food treated with love and pride. Small place with only a few outdoor tables, it's more of a take-away saviour than a restaurant, still the best of its genre.
7 residents recomanen
La maison du burger
23 Rue du Dr PaccardOf course you'll get a proper burger here, but also crepes, and more fast food treated with love and pride. Small place with only a few outdoor tables, it's more of a take-away saviour than a restaurant, still the best of its genre.
The best croissant in France. Enough said. Plus one of the best ice-creams downtown during summer, and coffee to take-away.
31 residents recomanen
Pastry House Richard
10 Rue du Dr PaccardThe best croissant in France. Enough said. Plus one of the best ice-creams downtown during summer, and coffee to take-away.
Chic and cleverly set upon glass balconies over the river Arve, the name of the restaurant says it all, including the traditional French cuisine, music and even the aquariums. The check might not be for the faint of heart depending on what you chose. Definitely recommended.
42 residents recomanen
Atmosphère
123 Pl. BalmatChic and cleverly set upon glass balconies over the river Arve, the name of the restaurant says it all, including the traditional French cuisine, music and even the aquariums. The check might not be for the faint of heart depending on what you chose. Definitely recommended.
Great Scott the view from the top floor of this fully renovated hotel is already worth a lift, plus, the greatest brunch in Chamonix from above with all you can imagine. Night drinks? Also available in the evening from 7pm. Alpina also passed the our Espresso Martini test.
Alpina Eclectic Hotel & Spa
79 Av. du Mont BlancGreat Scott the view from the top floor of this fully renovated hotel is already worth a lift, plus, the greatest brunch in Chamonix from above with all you can imagine. Night drinks? Also available in the evening from 7pm. Alpina also passed the our Espresso Martini test.
Famous fondue, kitch traditional mountain restaurant, always busy and touristy, La Caleche still works as a great destination in the land of cheese.
85 residents recomanen
La Calèche
18 Rue du Dr PaccardFamous fondue, kitch traditional mountain restaurant, always busy and touristy, La Caleche still works as a great destination in the land of cheese.
Drinks & Nightlife
Because the cocktails are fun and delicious. Another bar that passed our Espresso Martini test at ease. There is always a sophisticated après-ski vibe in this recently remodelled hotel.
23 residents recomanen
Pointe Isabelle
165 Av. Michel CrozBecause the cocktails are fun and delicious. Another bar that passed our Espresso Martini test at ease. There is always a sophisticated après-ski vibe in this recently remodelled hotel.
Great local vibe for cocktails, beer. Food is served during regular meal times, and people seem to love it.
Also check Elevation 1904 next door, not listed on Google or Airbnb but a great spot for locals. The barman rocks and by the way, holds the medal for the best Espresso Martini!
58 residents recomanen
MOÖ bar cuisine
239 Av. Michel CrozGreat local vibe for cocktails, beer. Food is served during regular meal times, and people seem to love it.
Also check Elevation 1904 next door, not listed on Google or Airbnb but a great spot for locals. The barman rocks and by the way, holds the medal for the best Espresso Martini!
Parks & Nature
The 30 minute hike, easy (you can even reach it by car). The vibe, unspoiled. The waterfall, mighty. The food, good golly! An omelette, coffee and pie at the end right in front of the waterfall makes this place one of our Chamonix faves. Open from June to October.
22 residents recomanen
Cascade du Dard
The 30 minute hike, easy (you can even reach it by car). The vibe, unspoiled. The waterfall, mighty. The food, good golly! An omelette, coffee and pie at the end right in front of the waterfall makes this place one of our Chamonix faves. Open from June to October.
Sightseeing
Taking the cable car to the very top of Aiguille de Midi is something to do at least once in your life. The views from the top of the world are majestic, so make sure to go on a day with clear skies.
37 residents recomanen
L'Aiguille du Midi station
Taking the cable car to the very top of Aiguille de Midi is something to do at least once in your life. The views from the top of the world are majestic, so make sure to go on a day with clear skies.
Walk along the river through bridges and dams,. A fairy garden by the streams awaits with soft drinks and local pastries.
30 residents recomanen
Le Paradis des Praz
Promenade du Paradis des PrazWalk along the river through bridges and dams,. A fairy garden by the streams awaits with soft drinks and local pastries.
Entertainment & Activities
Yes, Chamonix is proud to still have a cinema, and a cosy one. And yes, new releases come out in Chamonix as fast as in Paris.
86 residents recomanen
Cinéma Vox
22 Cr du BartavelYes, Chamonix is proud to still have a cinema, and a cosy one. And yes, new releases come out in Chamonix as fast as in Paris.
Arts & Culture
Jazz, electro, you name it, the Maison welcomes artists throughout the year making Chamonix a perpetual city of arts in the mountains.
90 residents recomanen
Maison des Artistes
84 Chem. de la TournetteJazz, electro, you name it, the Maison welcomes artists throughout the year making Chamonix a perpetual city of arts in the mountains.