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Chamonix
France
In the French Alps on the Italian border, Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc is the birthplace of mountaineering. The Aiguille du Midi, Mer de Glace, and world-class ski areas attract mountain lovers from around the globe.
What awaits you
SkiingHikingActiveNature
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 24°C with 13h of sunshine per day.
Insider tip: May, October — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.
Cooler winters (6°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
4°Jan
7°Feb
9°Mar
11°Apr
17°May
21°Jun
24°Jul
24°Aug
18°Sep
17°Oct
9°Nov
6°Dec
Sunshine hours
6hJan
7hFeb
8hMar
9hApr
10hMay
12hJun
13hJul
11hAug
9hSep
7hOct
5hNov
5hDec
Rain days
12dJan
10dFeb
12dMar
16dApr
18dMay
16dJun
11dJul
9dAug
12dSep
13dOct
16dNov
15dDec
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Chamonix as a Vacation Destination
Chamonix is an excellent choice for ski holidays, hiking trips, active holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.
As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.
Good to know
Price level
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Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan