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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMEFrom 22 December to 4 January
SATURDAY 22 DECEMBERChristmas Music Show8.30 PM - Espace Olca, Les HouchesRock ‘n Roll attitude ! Free access.
SUNDAY 23 DECEMBERDiscover the Laser BiathlonFrom 10 AM to noon and from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM – Top of Prarion lift, Les HouchesSupervised by the ESF des Houches, come and discover this activity! Free of charge. Skipass non-included.
Hockey Game – Ligue Magnus8.30 PM – Chamonix Ice-RinkChamonix Vs Amiens – Rates : Adult : 15€, Child : 11€. Free access for children under 8 years old.
The Secret of Santa Claus5 PM to 6 PM - Maison de Village, ArgentièrePhilippe Fourel invites the audience to take part in his show which will in-clude storytelling, magic, muppets and singing. Booking : Maison de Village +33 (0)4 50 54 03 06 and Tourism Office +33 (0)4 50 54 02 14.
Guides Christmas 6 PM – St Jean-Baptiste church, Les HouchesGuides Company live music show.
Santa Claus arrival 6 PM - Les Houches centerSanta Claus stop at Les Houches before Christmas... Free of charge.
Santa’s workshopNoon to 4.30 PM – Maison de Village, ArgentièreFrom 5 years old. Rate : 4€.
MONDAY 24 DECEMBERDiscover the Laser Biathlon 2 PM to 5 PM – Lognan cablecar, ArgentièreSupervised by the ESF of Argentière and Evolution 2 come to discover this activity ! Free access. Booking on site.
Events on track2 PM to 4 PM – Ski resort, Les Houches «Frost on skis» - Free show. Skipass non-included.
Discover the Laser BiathlonFrom 10 AM to noon and from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM – Top of Prarion lift, Les HouchesSupervised by the ESF des Houches, come and discover this activity! Free of charge. Skipass non-included.
Animation film 4.30 PM – Vallorcine libraryFree of charge.
The Christmas parade 5 PM to 6 PM – ArgentièreTorchlight retreat with ESF instructors from Argentière and Santa Claus. Free of charge.
The Christmas parade6 PM - Place Balmat, Chamonix A magical parade, an unforgettable Christmas in Chamonix! Free access.
Santa Claus arrival at Vallorcine ice-rink 18h30 – Vallorcine ice-rink Free access.
TUESDAY 25 DECEMBERFamily show6 PM - Espace Olca, Les Houches Clownish theatre performance for young children and families. “Zebra Red” by the “La Gueudaine” theatre company. Free of charge.
Workshops 1.30 PM and 3.30 PM – Les Houches libraryDraw/painting workshops. Choose between the two workshops held as part of the Béatrice Larzul art exhibition.Free of charge.
Discover the Laser Biathlon 2 PM to 5 PM – Lognan cablecar, ArgentièreSupervised by the ESF of Argentière and Evolution 2 come to discover this activity ! Free access. Booking on site.
Family show 5.30 PM – Pole Culturel, VallorcineClownish theatre performance for young children and families. “Zebra Red” by the “La Gueudaine” theatre company. Free of charge.
Heritage aperitif 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM - Maison du Lieutenant, ServozUnder the glow of the lanterns, discover all the mysteries of the lieutenant’s house, the emblematic building of Servoz. The visit will end with an aperitif of the terroir.Rates : Adult : 8€ / Child (Under 12 years old) : 4€
Wednesday Festif6 PM – Place du Village, ArgentièreFire and light with Felix !
The ski instructors parade7 PM - Place Balmat, Chamonix Come and join the Chamonix Ski School instructors accompanied by the “Sun Cartel” and luminous red stilt-walkers for a party in the streets of Chamonix.
Hockey Game – Ligue Magnus8.30 PM – Chamonix Ice-Rink Chamonix Vs Anglet – Rates : Adult : 15€, Child : 11€. Free access for children under 8 years old.
THURSDAY 27 DECEMBERDiscover the Laser BiathlonFrom 10 AM to noon and from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM – Top of Prarion lift, Les HouchesSupervised by the ESF des Houches. Free of charge. Skipass non-included.
Chamonix Guided TourFrom 2 PM to 3.30 PM– Meeting point Tourist Office, Vallorcine.Free of charge. Canceled in case of bad weather.
Thursday treasure hunt on slopes11 AM to 4.30 PM – Prarion lift - Ski resort, Les HouchesRegistration 11 AM, result 4 PM. Free of charge.
Discovery and photo walk 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM – Saint-Michel Church, ChamonixDiscovering the nooks and crannies of an authentic Chamonix.Rates : Adult : From 60 €/person. Booking required.
Genealogy workshop3 PM to 4.30 PM - Maison de la Mémoire et du Patrimoine, ChamonixFind out about the locals and their genealogy! Limited number of places available. Booking recommended. Rates : 3€.
«Grave ta carte» workshop3 PM – Musée Alpin, ChamonixAfter discovering the museum’s engravings, try out the technique yourself to create your own engraved postcard. Limited places. Booking required : +33 (0) 4 50 55 29 46. Rates : 4€.
Journey into the Solar system3 PM to 6.30 PM - Salle communale, ArgentièrePlanetarium with explanations by E. Courcier, Chamonix Guides Company and passionate photographer and astronomer. 6 viewings: 3pm / 3:45pm / 4:30pm (in English) / 5:15pm / 6pm / 6:45pm. Free of charge.
«Kim En Joong : éclat de lumière, peinture, vitrail, céramique» 6 PM - Cultural centre, VallorcineFree of charge.
Commented slideshow 6 PM to 7.30 PM – Maison de Village, ArgentièreDiscussion and author’s commentary on certain photographs. Free access.
Torchlit descent with the ski school instructors 6 PM - La Poya, Vallorcine
Family Show6.30 PM - Salle Jean Morel, Servoz «Musical show dedicated to the magic and magic of Christmas : «In Christ-mas Country» by the Compagnie Lézarts vivants.» Free of charge.
WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBERVallorcine Guided Tour10 AM – Meeting point Tourist Office, Vallorcine.Complimentary guided tour of Vallorcine leaving from the tourist office. En-rol by the Vallorcine tourist office by the 24/12 at 6 pm at the latest.
FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER
Snow Lanta2 PM to 5 PM - Chavants Lake, Les HouchesReveal the adventurer who is in you ! Free of charge.
Discover the Laser Biathlon 2 PM to 5 PM – Lognan cablecar, ArgentièreSupervised by the ESF of Argentière and Evolution 2 come to discover this activity ! Free access. Booking on site.
Sled downhill with «paret»4 PM - Prarion cablecar, Les HouchesLet’s discover the « Paret » ancestral wooden sledge ! Registration at the Tourist Office until the day before - mini 10 people / max 25. Rates : 10€.
Friday’ Zik4.30 PM - Prarion cable, Les HouchesFree concert at the bottom of ski slopes.
Light parade5PM and 6.45 PM – Place Balmat, ChamonixThe fairies’ Court, a luminous and musial noctural parade.
Nocturne Givrée8 PM to 10 PM - Ice-rink, Les HouchesNight at the rink with various entertainment (quiz possibility of cultural, mu-sical ...). Canceled in case of bad weather. Free access.
SUNDAY 30 DECEMBERChoreographed Parade5 PM and 6.15 PM– Place Balmat, ChamonixA humorous and original choreographed parade around the theme of fe-minine clichés. Follow the 5 dancers into a magical world of graceful mo-vement. Gosip, Quincy Jones, Wonder Woman or James Bond Girls. Free access.
Hockey Game – Ligue Magnus8.30 PM – Chamonix Ice-RinkChamonix Vs Angers – Rates : Adult : 15€, Child : 11€. Free access for children under 8 years old.
Christmas celebration 6.30 PM to 8 PM – Le Lavancher, ChamonixTorchlit walk to meet Father Christmas. Hot drinks, treats and music. Free of charge.
MONDAY 31 DECEMBERTrack animations2 PM and 4 PM - Top of Prarion lift, Les HouchesAnimation on the ski resort and snow front during the afternoon. Free ac-cess.
Animation film 4.30 PM – Vallorcine libraryFree of charge.
Fireworks6.30 PM – Résidence Mont-Blanc, Vallorcine
WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARYWorkshops 1.30 PM and 3.30 PM – Les Houches libraryDraw/painting workshops. Choose between the two workshops held as part of the Béatrice Larzul art exhibition.Free of charge.
Afternoon games2 PM and 5 PM – Salle Jean Morel, ServozCome and have fun with your family, young and old, all together! Free access.
Nature outing: Mountain wildlife in the face of winter 2 PM to 4 PM - Maison de Village, Argentière Free of charge - Booking required : +33 (0)4 50 54 02 24.
«A l’assaut du mont Blanc» guided tour2.30 PM – Alpine Museum, ChamonixRates : Admission fee to the museum
Wandering on stiltsFrom 5 PM - Place Balmat, ChamonixWater Lilies, walking on stilts involving a multitude of chromatic and dyna-mic light effects. Free access.
THURSDAY 3 JANUARYThursday treasure hunt on slopes11 AM to 4.30 PM – Prarion lift - Ski resort, Les HouchesRegistration 11 AM, result 4 PM. Free of charge.
Discovery and photo walk 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM – Saint-Michel Church, ChamonixDiscovering the nooks and crannies of an authentic Chamonix.Rates : Adult : From 60 €/person. Booking required.
Workshop : Make your own natural balm2.30 PM to 5 PM - Maison du Lieutenant, ServozWith a herbalist, learn how to make your own natural balms.Rates : Adult : 8€ / Child (Under 12 years old) : 4€
Journey into the Solar system3 PM to 6.30 PM - Salle communale, ArgentièrePlanetarium with explanations by E. Courcier, Chamonix Guides Company and passionate photographer and astronomer. 6 viewings: 3pm / 3:45pm / 4:30pm (in English) / 5:15pm / 6pm / 6:45pm. Free of charge.
Family workshop: Mer de Glace3 pm to 4.30 pm - Alpine Museum, ChamonixPainting workshop. Price: €4/participant. Booking required (limited number of places available) : +33 (0)4 50 55 29 46 ou [email protected]
Torchlight Descent7 PM – Les Planards chairlift, ChamonixCome watch the instructors of ESF Chamonix at the torchlight parade ! Free access.
FRIDAY 4 JANUARYThe 50th anniversary of the Association des Amis du Vieux Chamonix10 AM to 11.30 AM – Maison de la Mémoire et du Patrimoine, ChamonixGuided tour of the exhibition «Les 50 ans de l’association des Amis du Vieux Chamonix». Rates : 10 € (+ 3€ admission fee in the museum).
Family Games11 AM to 6 PM - Espace Olca, Les Houches Jouer, partager, en famille ou entre amis. Accès libre.
Family knitting workshop3 pm to 5 pm – Musée Montagnard in Les HouchesMandatory inscriptions. Price: €4 per participant.
Friday’ Zik4.30 PM - Prarion cable, Les HouchesFree concert at the bottom of ski slopes.
Sled downhill with «paret»4 PM - Prarion cablecar, Les HouchesLet’s discover the « Paret » ancestral wooden sledge ! Registration at the Tourist Office until the day before - mini 10 people / max 25. Rates : 10€.
Light parade5PM and 6.15 PM– Place Balmat, ChamonixThe fairies’ Court, a luminous and musial noctural parade.
A dada sur mon bidet17h à 18h – Salle Communale, ArgentièreChildren show. Free access.
Nocturne Givrée8 PM to 10 PM - Ice-rink, Les HouchesNight at the rink with various entertainment (quiz possibility of cultural, musical ...). Canceled in case of bad weather. Free access.
Hockey Game – Ligue Magnus8.30 PM – Chamonix Ice-Rink Chamonix Vs Nice – Rates : Adult : 15€, Child : 11€. Free access for child-ren under 8 years old.
Torchlit descent with the ski school instructors 6 PM - La Poya, Vallorcine
Wednesday Festive6 PM – Salle Communale, ArgentièreThe Little Lounge is a show that mixes magic juggling and optical illusions. Free of charge.
Heritage aperitif 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM - Maison du Lieutenant, ServozUnder the glow of the lanterns, discover all the mysteries of the lieutenant’s house, the emblematic building of Servoz. Aperitif of the terroir. Rates : Adult : 8€ / Child (-12 years old) : 4€
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE LA VALLÉE DE CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC85 Place du Triangle de l’Amitié
74 400 CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC [email protected] - www.chamonix.com
Tél : +33 (0) 4 50 53 00 24
MARKETSMonday : 8am to 1pm - Les Houches center. Tuesday : 3pm to 7pm – Farmer’s market – Chamonix, Carrefour Market.Wednesday : 3pm to 7pm – Farmer’s market – Les Houches, Ferme Pain Chibon.Saturday : 7am tp 12.30pm Chamonix, Place du Mont-Blanc.Sunday : 10am to Noon – Traditional bread sales – Servoz.
NOCTURNAL CROSS-COUNTRY IN CHAMONIX
Every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.Nocturnal sessions on the Bois du Bouchet green cir-cuit in Chamonix Free access. Subject to snow conditions.
GUIDED VISITSMUSEUMS : EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Musée Alpin – Chamonix : Exhibition «The heritage of Mont Blanc» - Admission fee to the museum.Guided tour «History of a Valley» every Wednesday at 2:30PM. Discover how the Chamonix Mont Blanc valley has transformed over the centu-ries: a rural territory turned upside down by the first ascent of Mont Blanc and the development of mountain tourism. Booking recommended: [email protected]. Price: Admission fee to the museum, free guided tour.
Maison du Lieutenant - Servoz : From 25/06/18 to 21/04/19 – The Bearded Vulture, this giant of the skies – Exhibition – Free entry.
Musée Montagnard – Les Houches : From Du 26/12/18 to 04/01/19 - «Tourism in Les Houches, what a story! » – Admission fee to the museum.
Maison de Village d’Argentière : From 22/12/18 to 12/01/19 – Photo exhibition of P. Labarbe. Free access.From 19/11/18 to 31/03/19 – From Tuesday to Saturday - Operation Corridors – Be at one with nature – Exhibition – Free.
Bibliothèque des Houches : From 21/12/18 to 02/02/19 – Exhibition – Paintings by the artist Béatrice Larzul – Free entry.
Maison de l’Alpage - Servoz : From 11/12/18 to 28/04/19 - The war of 14-18 for the Servoziens – Free access
Maison de la Mémoire et du Patrimoine : From 22/12/18 to 19/15/19 - Exhibition « Les Amis du Vieux Chamonix : 50 ans ! Des premiers dons aux collections actuelles ». Rates : Admission fee in the museum.
Espace Tairraz - Musée des Cristaux : From 22/12/18 to 06/01/19 - Guided tour «Discovering the mineral world ». Rates : from 4,70 to 5,90 €. Free access under 18 years old.
CINÉMA VOX CHAMONIX CINÉMA CINÉBUS IN LES HOUCHESProgrammes in the Chamonix Valley Tourist Of-fices
MAISON DES ARTISTES- Tuesday : Latin-American evening with DJ from 9pm- Thursday : Roam the 30s to the 60s with DJ, from 9pm- Friday and Saturday : concerts with resident art ists
TORCHLIGHT DESCENT Depending on weather conditions. Free access.
- Les Houches – Le Tourchet : Every Thursday at 5.30 PM.Free access to slope until 10 PM.- Vallorcine : Every Thursday 6 PM.
WELCOME DRINKSTourism Office
- Les Houches: Saturdays from 4.30 pm to 6 pm- Argentière: Sunday 6 pm to 7 pm- Servoz: Mondays from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
GUIDED TOURS
Chamonix : Thursdays 10 am to 12 pm in French. Rates : €8 Adults /€5 Children. Inscrip-tions: Chamonix Tourist Office. + 33 (0)4 50 53 00 24 - [email protected].
Theatrical tours of Chamonix : a hero factory?Tuesdays from 8.30 pm. Adults: €15, Teenagers (13-18 yrs): €12, Children (8-12 yrs): €5. Inscriptions : + 33 (0)7 68 55 50 86.
From 21 December to 31 December CHRISTMAS ARTISAN SALES EXHIBITIONS
Everyday from 2 PM to 7 PM – Place Balmat, ChamonixFree access.
22 & 23 DecemberTHE MONTENVERS CHRISTMAS TRAIN
2 PM – Montenvers, ChamonixCome and meet Father Christmas in the mountains ! Rates : Free of charge including in the Montenvers ticket.
Thursday 27 December NORDIC HAPPY HOUR
5.30 PM to 9.30 PM – ChamonixLet’s discover cross-country skiing and biathlon by night. Come with your headlamp ! Free of chargeDiscover the Laser BiathlonFrom 10 AM to noon and from 1.30 PM to 3.30 PM – Top of Prarion lift Supervised by the ESF des Houches, come and discover this activity!
From 3 to 6 JanuaryFIS NIGHT SKI RACE MEN & WOMEN
5.30 PM to 11 PM – Les Planards chairlift, Chamonix.Ski race on Les Planards ski area.3 and 4 January : Men (Slalom)5 and 6 January : Women (Slalom)1st session : 5.30 PM, 2nd session 8 PM !Free access.
HIGHLIGHTS
OFFICE DE TOURISME DE LA VALLÉE DE CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC85 Place du Triangle de l’Amitié
74 400 CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC [email protected] - www.chamonix.com
Tél : +33 (0) 4 50 53 00 24
