Family Summer Vacation in Chamonix -

Family Summer Vacation in Chamonix

7 Days | Family-friendly Travel, Skiing & Adventure

Spend a week in the summer exploring Chamonix’s numerous outdoors activities.

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Head to the French Alps for a week of adventure for the whole family. Start in Chamonix with a climbing tour that is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all. Spend a day in Annecy, often called Venice of the Alps, where you will take in the beautiful sites of this stunning town on the shores of the aptly named Lake Annecy. Your vacation will reach new heights with a visit to Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in both France and neighboring Italy.  

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Day 1: Geneva Airport - Chamonix

Transfer from Geneva Airport to your Accommodation in Chamonix

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the airport of Geneva (GVA) and your accommodation in Chamonix.

Suggestion for dinner – Restaurant Atmosphere

Restaurant Atmosphere is situated in the center of Chamonix. The restaurant boasts a covered terrace overlooking the river, with a superb view of the Mont Blanc range. It is a beautiful setting to dine in at any time of the year.

The restaurant offers truly excellent cuisine – a combination of gastronomic French cuisine and Savoyard simplicity. There are around 300 French wines to choose from, as well as wines from around the world. A memorable dining experience.

Day 2: Chamonix

Private climbing activities tour

Self-control, accuracy and trust in each other will be the key-word of this activity accessible to anyone.

A great adventure in a breathtaking environment to discover new sensations !

The Gaillands Accro’Park is the largest adventure park in the Chamonix valley. A stone’s throw from the town centre, in the Gaillands forest, it is an ideal spot for outdoor adventure with family and friends. Six routes with over 100 activity stations await you for an unforgettable experience. The ‘Accrobranche’ tree-to-tree rope-ways were designed by our mountain guides, inspired by their mountain ascents, to give you the chance to enjoy the same adventures in the valley’s woodlands. Test your own limits, passing from tree to tree via rope walks, scramble nets, jumping platforms, bungee jumps, and giant ziplines opposite the Mont Blanc Massif.

You can try the different circuits, first-timer to expert loop with permanent life-line for maximum safety.

Private cruise tour on Lake Annecy

On this private cruise, you will enjoy and experience a moment of relaxation and unconditional pleasure. Annecy has a harmonious and romantic atmosphere, surrounded by mountains, offering amazing views of the lake.

The pilot guide will give you anecdotes and share his knowledge while taking a ride through a sublime natural landscape. You will have a chance to discover the remains of underwater houses, the smuggler’s cave, the abbey in Talloires, or the castle in Duingt and its incredible bay and the majestic cliffs of the Roc de Chere.

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Day 3: Chamonix - Annecy

Driver at disposal for a day

A private driver will be at your disposal for your program of the day from Chamonix to Annecy and back.

Annecy: the Venice of the Alps – Private guided walking tour

Discover the wonders of the old town of Annecy. This city between mountains, cliffs and lake benefits from an exceptional geographical situation. It has kept its medieval character, which will allow us to better understand the old times during this visit.

You will pass through the Town Hall, the Palais de l’Isle, the famous Place Sainte Claire and finally, the castle (possibility to visit the monuments – at your own expenses). You will also visit a chocolate factory: Patrick Agnellet Chocolatier or Chocolatrie Meyer (or similar).

Suggestion : Visit Annecy Castle

Classified as a historical monument in 1959, Annecy Castle was the residence of the Counts of Geneva in the 13th and 14th centuries. Over the next two centuries, new developments gave the castle this singular appearance, a synthesis of medieval defensive architecture and elegance inspired by the style of the castles of Ile de France. Abandoned as a residence in the 17th century, it was used as a military barracks until 1947.

Since the 1950s, the museum has presented visitors with various temporary exhibitions and collections related to regional heritage, lake archaeology, medieval sculpture, landscape paintings, contemporary art and animated films.

Private cruise tour on Lake Annecy

On this private cruise, you will enjoy and experience a moment of relaxation and unconditional pleasure. Annecy has a harmonious and romantic atmosphere, surrounded by mountains, offering amazing views of the lake.

The pilot guide will give you anecdotes and share his knowledge while taking a ride through a sublime natural landscape. You will have a chance to discover the remains of underwater houses, the smuggler’s cave, the abbey in Talloires, or the castle in Duingt and its incredible bay and the majestic cliffs of the Roc de Chere.

Day 4: Chamonix

Private rafting tour on the river Arve

A truly original way to discover the Chamonix valley !

Your guide will accompany you for a gentle approach to the joys of rafting covering over 6 km ride down the Arve river. Along the way, you will enjoy exceptional views facing the Mont-Blanc range.

Whether you are Outdoor oriented adventurers or curious nature lovers, you will thorougly enjoy this experience.

Suggestion for dinner – La table du Refuge

The restaurant is located near the Aiguille du Midi cable car, south of Chamonix, and is only a 5-minute walk from the town. The restaurant La Table du Refuge invites you to enjoy the view of Mont Blanc through its glass doors or on its spacious terrace. The restaurant offers simple and inventive cuisine infused with regional flavors.

This is a fantastic way to taste the new-style delicious snacks such as bread with a variety of spreads, soups, mini fondues, and much more. Also, you will appreciate the platters and tapas with local and original wines.

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Day 5: Chamonix

Private Historical Walking Tour of Chamonix from the “Belle Epoque” to the” Roaring Twenties”

Your private English-speaking guide will take you on a historical discovery tour through Chamonix from the Belle Epoque to the Roaring Twenties.

You will discover a unique architectural heritage, sometimes extravagant, always exceptional. Palaces, old hotels, and resort villas are astonishing testimonies of this nascent period of worldwide tourism.

Panoramic Aiguille du Midi private tour

Who hasn’t dreamed of living an exceptional experience in the heart of the very high mountains? Dream no more, experience it at the Aiguille du Midi, the highest cable car in France!

L’Aiguille du Midi is the absolute dream, the place to see at least once in your life! For skiers and their guides, it’s the starting point in winter for the mythical Vallée Blanche which leads to the Montenvers and Chamonix via the Mer de Glace.

 

Day 6: Chamonix

Private tour Via Ferrata Les Evettes

A beautiful balcony facing the Mont Blanc for your first sensations along the cliff!

This activity is a cross between hiking and rock climbing along routes equipped with cables, ladders, and rope bridges across rock faces and crags. Beginners, experienced climbers, adults, and children, can all enjoy the fun of the vertical world of via Ferrata.

Thanks to its sumptuous setting, the Chamonix Valley offers a unique via ferrata. Constructed in the Aiguilles Rouges Massif opposite Mont Blanc itself and only 30 minutes from the top of the Flégère cable car, the Evettes via Ferrata guarantees enormous fun and adventure. Push your limits while safely roped up to one of our guides on a varied route that includes, among other things, a dizzying rope bridge.

Day 7: Chamonix - Geneva Airport

Transfer from your accommodation in Chamonix to Geneva Airport

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between your accommodation in Chamonix and the airport of Geneva (GVA).

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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