Recommendations for a one-day visit

Follow these tips in order to avoid some inconveniences during your day (traffic jam, waiting time at the cable cars, storms in the mountains etc.)!

Before you go :

• Météo France's weather forecast : weather conditions may change very fast in the mountains (storms, wind, etc.)
  
  
• Live information about the opening of the lifts : plan to arrive early in the morning. Remember to have an appropriate equipment to go up the mountains: closed shoes, jacket or warm fleece, sun glasses, hat, solar cream.  
  
  
• Buy your passes online to avoid the queue at the desk.
  
  
• Remember to book your time for the Aiguille du Midi cable car in order to avoid the queue at the desk. (Be careful: dogs are not allowed there.)

• Road conditions and car parks
  
  

Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information by mail or phone.

When you arrive :

• Grépon car park : during high summer season (July and August), it is recommended to park at the Grépon car park located at the south entrance of Chamonix :
  • Cheapest car park
  • 3 minutes walk away from the Aiguille du Midi cable car
  • 500m or 5 minutes walk away from the city centre
  • 12 minutes walk away from the Montenvers train (Mer de Glace)
  • Free shuttle (Le Mulet) every 12 minutes to access to the city centre. Please consult the timetables and the different stops here.
    
    

• Parking : any parking outside of the car parks and especially on natural sites is prohibited. Car and camper drivers must respect the rules that remain. Parking on the pavement is forbidden. It is also forbidden by a municipal decree to park more than 24hrs on the same spot. Police officers are responsible for upholding the rules and are missioned to fine any contraveners if necessary.
  
  
• Motorhome service areas are available for campers
  
  
• Car parks list

Additional information

• Consult the mountain conditions before you go hiking or mountaineering. You can also contact the High Mountain Office for any advice on hiking, mountaineering, climbing, off-piste skiing, etc. by phone at +33 (0)4 50 53 22 08.)
  
  
• Order your hiking guidebook on our online shop.
  
  
• Download the Chamonix app.

In any case, we recommend you spend several days in the valley of Chamonix to enjoy all the various activities under the best possible conditions. Moreover, people staying one night or more can enjoy for free all public transportation (bus and train) between Servoz and Vallorcine thanks to the guest card (delivered by your host).

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