Chamonix Town Centre
Centre de Chamonix / Place Balmat
A mountain town traversed by the Arve River, where the statue of the first climbers in Place Balmat points toward Mont Blanc, and whose streets are lined with outdoor shops, restaurants and bars.
Chamonix's town centre revolves around Place Balmat, where statues of Saussure and Balmat point toward Mont Blanc, commemorating the scientific first ascent of 1787. Nearby, Rue du Docteur Paccard is a pedestrian street lined with outdoor equipment shops, cheese fondue and raclette restaurants. The Compagnie des Guides and the Office de Haute Montagne (OHM) are also here, where you can ask about routes and weather. Free buses and trains connect the whole valley from town, and guests can get a Carte d'hôte for free travel.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Musée Alpin de Chamonix
- Lac des Gaillands
- Plan de l'Aiguille & Grand Balcon Nord
- Le Brévent
- Bossons Glacier
- Lac Cornu
- La Flégère
- Mer de Glace & Montenvers Railway