La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.

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© Compagnie des Guides

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Via ferrata and Via Corda routes at Flégère
This via ferrata route is split into two sections which you reach on foot in around 20 minutes from the top of the Flégère cable car.
You can choose to do each section separately or combined, the first part (which includes a Himalayan Bridge) should take around three to four hours and the combined route (more of a bolted climbing route) in the region of six hours.
Talk to one of the local mountain guides if you'd like to give this a try and you don't have any gear of prior knowledge. You can hire equipment at most of the sports shops in Chamonix centre and the guides can talk you through what you'll need to hire and what to do when you're up there.
Other things you'll need include:
If you've got all your own equipment and ropes, there are information boards in place to help you discover the routes.
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve was created in 1974 and is a bio-diverse area of around 16,000 hectares with spectacular views of the Col des Montets. There is an information centre where you can find out about the animals and plants of the area and buy a drink or snack.
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
The museum is currently closed for renovations
You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift.
Have a bite to eat in this lovely restaurant that can only be accessed on skis.
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
Located underneath the Autannes chairlift at Le Tour, this restaurant is one of the best mountain restaurants in the resort.
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors, offering generous portions, warm hospitality, and a menu that consistently delivers hearty, satisfying flavours after a day on the mountain or during a relaxed evening out.
This two to three training course is followed by a three-day ascent and is for people with a high level of fitness. An unforgettable experience, to reach the summit will test the skills you have learnt along the way.
If you are thinking about climbing Mont Blanc, and have little or no mountaineering experience but have a good level of fitness and motivation, then this is the course for you!
Enjoy a longer flight than the usual tandem paraglide and experience an amazing trip above the mountains to give you an incredible feeling of flying like an eagle.
'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
Book a local Chamonix Mountain Guide to (literally) show you the ropes...
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