Les Houches

Chamonix will become a winter wonderland with an authentic Christmas craft market.

The snow is here and the Christmas lights in Chamonix are on, and there's plenty to do in the week before Christmas day.

Depending on when you see them will depend on what festive entertainment you will enjoy. 

The local Chamonix ice hockey team, the Pionniers, play in France's Ligue Magnus, the first division. See them battle against other national teams at Chamonix's ice rink.

Take a look at the 2025 to 2026 schedule of 'spectacles', from the classical theatre of Shakespeare to hip hop dance shows.

Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.

Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.

Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.

The Rocky Pop Restaurant in Les Houches, part of the vibrant Rocky Pop Hotel opened in December 2016, reflects the brand’s playful ethos of “joy and togetherness.” The food offering matches the lively atmosphere, with a fun, diverse menu designed to please all ages and tastes. Expect crowd-pleasing dishes, colourful presentations, and relaxed dining that encourages sharing and socialising. It’s a welcoming spot where families, groups, and friends can enjoy tasty, unfussy meals in a cheerful setting.

Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.

An authentic Alpine farmhouse with a charming ambience and great food. Located right in the middle of Les Houches ski resort, this chalet serves delicious home-cooked local produce.

This restaurant is located right in front of the Bellevue cable car in Les Houches.

Brilliantly located in the heart of the Les Houches Prarion ski area.

Just across the road from the Bellevue lift in Les Houches, this is a perfect spot to recharge your batteries after a day on the mountain, or pop in for lunch.

Rocky Pop in Les Houches is a vibrant, family-friendly destination that brings fun, flavour, and energy to the heart of the Alps. Combining relaxed casual dining with a lively, upbeat atmosphere, it’s the ideal place to unwind after a day on the slopes or simply enjoy a laid-back meal with friends and family. The menu features crowd-pleasing dishes, playful touches, and generous portions, creating a welcoming experience for guests of all ages throughout the year.

Quirkily decorated, as the name suggests, this restaurant has different rooms for different moods. Grab a quick coffee and a snack at the breakfast bar, enjoy a casual meal in the retro formica kitchen area, or sit and take your time over dinner at one of the large tables in the dining room. They also have a large sunny terrace where they serve up a nice BBQ in the summer and a kids play area.

An opportunity to get in the picture with Teresa Kaufman as your personal photographer, guide and story teller. This is the perfect activity accessible to everyone; children, adults, grandparents - easy walking, incredible scenery, a moment to share. Non-skiers will love it in the winter. An activity to experience with loved ones or to give as a gift.

This horse riding centre is situated in just up the hill from the train station in Les Houches. The centre is open all year round and has both an indoor and outdoor arena.

Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.

Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.

The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. The Mont Blanc Escalade is located in Les Houches and is open all year.

Zip wires, rope bridges and tree top courses in the woods in Les Houches.

Depending how keen you are there are many classic cols within a few hour’s drive. At the other side of Megeve, Flumet is a good start point for the Col de Aravis or the Col des Saises. Further on is Beaufort for Cormet de Roseland (but this would make for a long day).

This short but challenging ride can be done in half a day, including getting from Chamonix to the start point and back. It is a 15km climb with 855m of ascent that passes by farmhouses and old chalets, through a couple of quiet little villages and amongst dense pine forest to emerge on a sunny plateau with stunning views of the valley below.

If you have a big supermarket shop to do in Sallanches then this is a good way to slip in a nice training ride but it does need a co-operative partner to drive the car back... unless you cycle down there to start with!

This is a fairly short, easy run that can be done in about an hour. It’s about 25km there and back, the climb averaging just 3% or so. 

This ride is 62km there and back with a demanding climb from Finhaut up to the top of the Emosson dam (averaging 8.5% with a couple of sections over 10%).

This ride is about 60km there and back with a less demanding climb than Emosson from Le Chatelard up to Col de Forclaz (average gradient 5.8% and never steeper than 8%).

But once you've made the climb, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley. 

For those keen to discover the majestic beauty of the Mont Blanc, but perhaps a little too scared of heights to contemplate a full ascension of Western Europe’s highest peak, then the Tour du Mont Blanc is for you.

Starting and finishing at the animal park in Merlet this full day walk takes in the summit of the Aiguillette des Houches, Refuge Bellachat and offers a magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc Massif.

This hike is a pleasant stroll through the bucolic high alpine meadows of Les Houches, making life easy by using the lift system at either end.

This hike is more of a gentle stroll to a picturesque alpine meadow full of flowers and rustic wooden chalets.

Experience the most aquatic all out activities with Evolution 2. Are you looking for the ride of your life? Because these beautiful alpine rivers will turn into exhilarating playgrounds for fun!

Enjoy rafting, hrdrospeeding and more in the summer time with Yellow rafting.

Experience the perfect way to see areas of the valley that are otherwise inaccessible with Evolution 2. Are you looking for the ride of your life? Because these beautiful alpine rivers will turn into exhilarating playgrounds for fun!

Welcome to Chalet Tannuaz, a renovated family chalet in Les Houches, offering exceptional views of the surrounding nature. Perfect for a mountain getaway, it enjoys a quiet and privileged location close to hiking trails.

This rental property would suit a small group of professionals or a small family with a nanny, or with visiting friends and family members, looking for a longer-term rental for the winter season in the Chamonix Valley.

Tucked away in a quiet part of the Chamonix Valley, this peaceful chalet is surrounded by open space, offering a real sense of tranquillity and connection to nature. There's plenty of room to relax outdoors, along with ample free parking and a covered garage for added convenience.

Lovely brand new 5 bedroom chalet in Les Moussoux

You will feel like you’re holidaying in your second home when you book this chalet located right next door to the hotel.

Chalet Fortuna is a spacious and beautifully designed chalet in a superb location, with panoramic views of Mont Blanc and Les Aiguilles stretching across the valley to Brévent. It blends contemporary alpine style with natural materials - warm timbers, stone bathroom floors, and an elegant palette of crisp white with bold black accents.

A great apartment for enjoying both the outdoors and cosy time inside. 

One of the most prestigious chalets in Chamonix. Ideally situated on the outskirts of Chamonix main town, this chalet sits in a simply stunning established garden with unrivalled views.

This modern chalet is designed to make you feel at home while letting you enjoy the natural surroundings.

Chalet Grand Cru is a ten person chalet located in the heart of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc; this great value property features incredible views of Mont-Blanc and is only a few minutes walk from the shops, bars and restaurants in the centre of the town.

The Residence La Riviere with its wooden facades is located in the district of Chamonix Sud, 300 m from the Aiguille du Midi cable car and 5 minutes from the resort centre.

Located at the heart of Chamonix, the “La Ginabelle” residence proposes spacious apartments with an excellent standard of facilities and services. Ideally located for easy access to the finest tourist sites: the little Montenvers train will take you to the “Mer de Glace” while the “Aiguille du Midi” cable car will carry you up to magnificent summits.

La Ginabelle offers cosy, alpine-style apartments, just steps from shops, restaurants and mountain adventures. 

Ideally located, the hotel has 45 spacious, well appointed bedrooms with great views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains.

Hotel Lyret blends Alpine charm with modern creativity, offering a unique stay where art and hospitality come together.

This mountain lodge enjoys a prime location just metres from the ski bus stop and local train station, with the town centre only a short walk away. Recently refurbished, it now features a smart, modern interior.

Peaceful apartment residence just a short walk from the train station and cable car.

Completely renovated in Scandinavian style, Le Faucigny is a charming small hotel in the town centre. Whether you're with family or friends or enjoying a romantic getaway, the hotel provides the ideal setting for a pleasant stay in the legendary Mont-Blanc valley.

Collines des Chavants is an exciting, off-plan project in one of the most sought-after areas of Les Houches. Just 700 metres from the Prarion lift as well as the Chavants lake, tennis courts and climbing wall, the development is in a peaceful, residential sector with fabulous views up and down the Chamonix Valley.

T5 duplex in Les Houches: surface area 109.13m2 + terrace 48.48m2.

Chalet Primavera is a 370m² property located in the center of Les Houches. The chalet spans four floors and includes multiple reception rooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an extensive garage. Additionally, there is an independent one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor. The property sits on a 686m² plot with a garden accessible from both the ground and first floors.

2-bedroom apartment with 3 balconies and a beautiful view of the Mont Blanc massif.

Chalet Marbre is in the highly sought-after Chavants sector of Les Houches and blends traditional alpine architecture with contemporary finishes. Cathedral ceilings and large openings frame panoramic views of the Mont Blanc Massif, while the peaceful setting is just 400m from the nearest ski lift.

Fantastic opportunity to own a ski in ski out alpine retreat or year round family home in a quiet, elevated, sunny location, just a short drive from Chamonix.