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Golf
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round or two of golf at altitude against a backdrop
of magnificent scenery is a truly memorable
experience, there are many options available for
those wanting to spend several days or a week
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Chamonix
In a majestic setting, unfolding between the Mont
Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouge mountain ranges, the
Chamonix golf course is a real gem. Boasting the
signature of Robert Trent Jones Snr as its designer,
the 6076 metre long course is well defended by many
well-placed bunkers and water hazards. Along with
the major benefit of being relatively flat which is
rare for an alpine course.
Web site :www.golfdechamonix.com
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Crans Montana
Professionals taking part each year in the Omega
European Masters - the most prestigious golf
tournament in Europe after the British Open - never
tire of praising the course that has been redesigned
by Severiano Ballesteros.
Web site :www.golfcrans.ch
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Evian
Evian annually hosts the famous “Evian Masters”, a
key stop on the Ladies European circuit. Renowned
for its changing personality, sloping greens, deep
bunkers and challenging fairways, this course
demands strategy and patience. The vistas over the
lake only serve to make your round even more
enjoyable or, at the least, compensate for a poor
one !
Web site :www.royalparcevian.com
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Esery
Only 10 minutes from Geneva and reserved to members
over the weekend, the Esery golf course opens its
delights to non-members on weekdays. Its undulating
landscape, 27 holes and setting make the Esery
course a popular choice. With players coming from
quite a distance to play both the 9 and 18 hole
courses.
Web site :www.golf-club-esery.com
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Maison Blanche
With two courses - 18 and 9 holes - the Maison
Blanche course has a wide variety of holes. The 6246
metre 18 hole course is a true gem, whilst the 9
hole gives everyone a chance to obtain the
obligatory handicap.
Web site :www.golfmaisonblanche.fr
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Mountain Biking
The Chamonix valley
region has an abundance of Mountain bike trails to
suit all abilities and ages.
Download a map of the mountain bike trials in
Chamonix. Those seeking a challenge with steep
angles will not be disappointed. Literally the sky
is your limit. The ski lifts will take you as high
as you want all day every day. Meaning riding can
all be downhill! which can be a bonus especially at
altitude.
A guide service is
also available (enquire locally) along with
equipment hire.
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Climbing
Chamonix is
world renowned for being the top destination is Europe for
climbing by virtue of Mont Blanc, the highest Mountain in
western Europe. During Summer and weather permitting
Mountain Guides generally recommend a minimum 4 day course
to get you acclimatised and successfully to the top (and
back down). Ideally they want more time to ensure the
correct preparation. The most experienced Mountain Guides
are booked early and space in the refuges is like everything
in the Summer, busy in the peak months.
Rock and sports climbing
Chamonix boasts 19 separate equipped crags in the valley
alone with many more in the valleys nearby. For the
uninitiated this means there is safety equipment in place
with graded routes shown in guide books. This is merely the
beginning, from here to a 35 pitch ascent of the Dru there
are many days climbing indeed.
Ice climbing
The challenge of climbing Chamonix's world famous ice
formations and glaciers is an exhilarating experience.
Climbers come from all over the world to tackle these
impressive structures.
Evolution 2 offer a half day
introduction or full day courses to improve your rock
climbing technique. If you are a beginner wanting to try
your hand at rock climbing for the first time or more
advanced climber wanting to go that next step contact
Evolution 2.
Address: - 36 allee du savoy, Chamonix (just off Rue Joseph
Vallot)
Telephone : - 00 33 (0) 820 821 024
Web: -
escalade.html
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Hiking
With over 350 kms of marked trails Chamonix has a walk or
hike to suit all abilities. Either starting on the valley
floor or using the ski lift network to access the high
mountain terrain there are leisurely strolls through to
multi day expeditions.
For the serious walker a tour of Mont Blanc is
possible, a nine day, 160 km circumnavigation hike through 3
countries.
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Water Sports
Rafting
White water rafting is a 'white knuckle ride' and with the
river Arve running through the centre of Chamonix you don't
have to go far! Also nearby(near Morzine) is the
exhilarating Dranse river and over in Italy the formidable
Dora Baltea. Only for those wanting a real adrenaline rush
and if you don't mind getting wet.
Hydrospeed
Hydrospeed which is also known as "White Water
Swimming" if offered by the rafting companies. Thick,
reinforced wetsuits, crash helmets and flippers are provided
and it is the perfect way to harness the true power of the
river.
Canyoning
Combining climbing, abseiling, swimming and diving,
canyoning is an adrenaline experience. Equipped with wet
suits, helmet, harness and boots, canyoning takes you
through the river's course with exciting water slides into
deep pools. From gorge walking to caving in the outdoors
canyoning covers a wide range of obstacles with the common
theme of getting wet and having fun.
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Paragliding
Chamonix Valley is a
fantastic place for paragliding. Strong thermals, eagles
soaring, glaciers and high peaks make for one of the best
flying areas in the world. Harnessed to an instructor,
paragliding offers a bird's eye view of the mountains and
valleys in safety.
Cool nights and hot days create large temperature gradients
resulting in powerful thermals and strong valley winds. Good
flying starts in March and the season ends in October.
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Fishing
Fishing in the valleys rivers and lakes. A day or
fortnightly permit is available.
Fishing permits can be purchased either at the Gaillands
chalet, at the Saint Antoine Tobacconists in Les Houches or
the tourist office in Vallorcine.
Lac des Chavants (in Les Houches)
- season runs from April 15th-October15th
- W-Su 9:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00
- rods and bait available
- pay buy the kilo (8 euros)
- Contact: 06 80 64 5182
Lakes and Rivers in Servoz (Diosaz, Souay, Lac Vert)
- Contact: 06 80 36 7076 or the Servoz tourist office: 04 50
47 2168
Learning to Fish
- The local club, "Société de pêche et protection du milieu
aquatique des Houches" (SPPMAH) offers Fishing initiation
courses on Sundays.
- Contact the Chalet de la pêche at 06 80 36 7076
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Swimming Pool
The Centre Sportif Richard
Bozon in Chamonix has a swimming pool complex with four
different pools: one 50m outdoor pool (usually summer only -
currently closed), a 25m indoor pool, a kids playing pool
and a paddling pool. The complex also has a hydroslide for
all ages!
Opening Times
From June 29 - August 30th 2009
Open Daily: 10:00 - 19:00
Prices (2009 / 2010 Prices)
Entrance adult : 4.80 euros
Entrance adult with a guest card: 3.80 euros
Entrance child (6 to 17 ans) : 3.65 euros
Entrance child with a guest card (6 to 17 ans) : 2.85 euros
Swiming costume and towel rental : 3.95 euros
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Ice Rink
Located at the Centre
Sportif Richard Bozon is the town's ice rink for skating,
ice hockey and other sports. It measures 30x60 m and has its
own restaurant and bar. Look out in the Events section for
hockey matches and other events.
Opening Hours
From July 13th - August 30st 2009:
Daily open 14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday also open 21:00 - 23:00
Prices (as of 2009)
€ 4.95 Adult; € 3,75 Children
w/ Carte d'hôte € 3.95 Adults; € 2.90 Children
Skate rental € 3.55 Adults; € 3.55 Children
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Tennis
There are
two Tennis and Squash centres in the Chamonix valley:
Chamonix and Argentiere.
Lessons with qualified instructors.
Racket rental available.
Court shoes are obligatory! (white soles only)
Reservations
To reserve you must make your booking for "quart au quart"
i.e - from 2.15pm to 3.15pm
Centre
Sportif Richard
Bozon Office Sportif et Educatif de Chamonix
Tel 33 (0)4 50 53 28 40
(not much parking)
Opening times
In June = 9:00h - 20:00
In July & August = 8:00h - 20:00h
Facilities
2 covered tennis courts
2 squash courts
13 outdoor courts
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Horse Riding
Argentière
Panda-Club
Chemin des Cartérons
33 (0)4 50 54 04 76
Hacks and lessons for both adults and children.
Paradis des Praz
Pony rides for children only
Chamonix
Centre Equestre La Guérinière:
33 (0)4 50 53 42 84
Combloux
Centre Equestre Duvillard (summer only):
33 (0)4 50 93 32 89 /
33 (0)4 50 93 00 54
Les Contamines - Mt. Joie
Centre Equestre du Cheval Montjoie
(from 1/07 to 10/09):
33 (0)4 50 47 53 09
Mégève
Centre EquestreLes Coudrettes:
33 (0)4 50 21 16 52
Ranch de La Daylle:
33 (0)4 50 58 77 12
Passy
Centre Equestre du Cheval Montjoie
(from 11/09 to 31/06):
33 (0)4 50 47 53 09
Arve Loisirs Equestres:
33 (0)4 50 58 20 97
Les Ecuries d'Antan:
33 (0)4 50 78 28 40
Praz-sur-Arly
Ferme des Rephys:
33 (0)4 50 21 46 76
Saint-Gervais
Centre Equestre Le Bettex (summer only):
33 (0)4 50 93 16 84 /
33 (0)4 50 93 32 89
Sallanches
Poney-club des Ilettes (summer only):
33 (0)4 50 58 06 72
Bonneville
Ecuries de Flamm:
33 (0)4 50 25 76 04 /
33 (0)6 07 06 65 48
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Health & Beauty Spa
This treat is for men as
well as women - simply relax, pamper yourself
with a beauty treatment or a muscular massage
after an active day on the mountain, this spa is
fantastic. Hameau Albert, within the Hotel
Albert, has a team of physiotherapists and
beauticians offering an extensive range of
treatments including massage, body wraps,
facials and a fitness programme. If you book one
of their treatments you can also make use of the
pool and Jacuzzi in a chalet style building with
large glass front looking out onto Mont Blanc.
Address: - Hotel Albert, 38 route du Bouchet,
Chamonix
Telephone: - +33 (0)4 50 53 05 09
Web: - www.hameaualbert.fr
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Natural Spas
Baths Saillon in addition
to the wellness program, the restaurants, the grocer’s shop,
the hair salon, solarium, beauty salon, boutiques and kiosk
offers a bar, a dance hall, concert hall, theatre.
Baths Saillon T +41 (0)27 743 11 70
Rte du centre thermal F +41 (0)27 744 36 09
1913 Saillon info@bainsdesaillon.ch
www.bainsdesaillon.ch
Lavey baths
Enjoy the benefits of the hottest thermal water in
Switzerland in Baths Lavey. An inner swimming pool and two
outer pools bring a magical pleasure in Winter (until 36
degree) as in Sommer (28 degree).
Lavey baths Ph +41 (0)24 486 15 55
1892 Lavey-les-Bains les.bains@lavey-les-bains.ch
www.lavey-les-bains.ch
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Adventure Parks
Paradis des Praz - In Les
Praz is a great children’s play area with pony rides and you
can also buy refreshments and food here too. To get to this
play area go to the car park at the back of the golf course,
take the path beside the river, over the bridge and it's a
short distance from there.
There is also the Adventure Park Planards. Children love
this place with the summer Luge and other fun rides to keep
then entertained for hours www.planards.com
Cham-adventure – is a great company who can organize fun
activities for the whole family from canyoning, dog treks,
rafting, paragliding and much much more
www.cham-aventure.com/
Alternatively you can visit the Tourist Information Centre
whilst in Chamonix. They will have a list of all activities
for children
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Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region
is world renowned for its winter sports, however there is actually
more to do in the summer months, that's what makes Bel Alp such an
ideal base for a summer holiday.