Must-see in the Mont-Blanc area
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Alpine Gardens: Jardin des Cimes
The Jardin des Cimes is a cultural and teaching space for everybody. It offers you a walk of one hour to discover mountains and garden from all arounbd the world. You can also do activities about gardening and nature and also have a break in the restaurant with local and organic food.
Mountain Nature Center
The Mountain Nature Center is an exhibition space which is great for the whole family, from youngest to oldest. Come and discover all about the Alps' natural treasures !
Aiguille du midi cable car
For more than 60 years, the most famous and one of the highest aiguille de Chamonix has been an essential world attraction. From the centre of Chamonix, a 20 minutes ride with the Aiguille du Midi cable car takes you to the gateway of High Mountain at a height of 3,842 m.
Panoramic views from Passy Plaine-Joux
The Dôme du Goûter, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Joly, exceptional panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc range and the Arve Valley
Glacier du Tour
The Tour glacier is located in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps. It overlooks the village Le Tour.
Col de Voza
The Col de Voza is located in the Mont Blanc massif above Les Houches. It peaks at 1657m.
The Ilettes lakes
3 lakes for all your leisures... A fishing lake, a swimming lake, a windsurf lake. Many activities on place : health trail, beach volley ground, table tennis ground, picnic and barbecue areas.
Lake: Lac Vert
Situated amidst the forest near Passy Plaine-Joux, this lake is surrounded by spruce trees and reflects the Mont-Blanc. Vehicle access from April to December. Winter access on foot. Classified site.
Mountain museum
A house dating from 1750 is home to the museum, recording the mountain way of life via the recreation of a traditional dwelling and displaying every day objects in their original setting.
Haut Val d'Arly Heritage Museum
Authentic XIXth century farmhouse containing collections of objects and records from the past, illustrating the daily grind of the local population: domestic life, social life, mountain life…
Mont Blanc du Tacul
The Mont Blanc du Tacul is part of the Mont Blanc massif. It is located between the Aiguille du Midi and the Mont Maudit. It peaks at 4248m.
"Assomption church" of Cordon
Probably the most beautiful baroque church of Haute-Savoie with its architectural qualities, and a panorama of exception on Mont Blanc. The Restoration in 2011, classified as "Historic Monument" in 2004.