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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
6h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
10d
Feb
12d
Mar
16d
Apr
18d
May
16d
Jun
11d
Jul
9d
Aug
12d
Sep
13d
Oct
16d
Nov
15d
Dec

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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
€€€€
Local languages
FR
Camping
Tent & caravan