Situated in the Chamonix Valley in the Savoie Mont-Blanc region, only 5km from Chamonix itself, the village of LES HOUCHES kept its traditional Alpine architecture and preserved natural surroundings. At 1008m, the village-resort is a good starting point for many walking or mountain bike adventures, or excursions to the Mont Blanc for alpine climbers...
IN and AROUND LES HOUCHES:
Discover Chamonix, the capital of alpine climbing, set between the Mont Blanc and Aiguilles Rouges mountain ranges, a World Heritage listed site.
The gorges of la Diosaz (some of the most beautiful in France) and the Soufflet waterfalls.
Carlaveyron Nature Reserve: lakes, alpine forest, gorges and cirques.
In Les Houches: Visit the Merlet park and its loose mouflons, ibex, chamois, deers, marmots etc...
CHILDREN Lots of activities for children of all ages
OTHER ACTIVITIES Rambling and hiking. Tennis Para-gliding Archery Canyonning Via ferrata Climbing Boules Mini-golf Fitness trail Fishing White water sport in Chamonix Adventure park "La Forêt du Mont-Blanc" Cinema Restaurants
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