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The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix has year-round a wealth of fun outdoor activities on offer for your next family summer holidays in the French Alps. The Chamonix Valley and its famous surrounding peaks and summits, plays host to great outdoor activities and sporting challenges for children and adults.
Our adventure program brings you unforgettable thrills and adventures in the heart of picturesque and breathtaking scenery. Adults and children can enjoy the valley’s stunning mountain torrents and river rapids with white-water sports such as canoeing, water rafting, river boarding and canyoning. The Gaillands leisure park features bungee jumps and giant zip-lines and is also a great place to introduce young children to the fun of rock climbing. The Chamonix valley’s lifts and cable cars allow access for mountain biking in the legendary terrain of the ‘Pays du Mont-Blanc’offering great outdoor trips.
Our mountain guides and climbing instructors, proper outdoor enthusiast, love nature and the great outdoors, and whether you are complete beginners or experienced climbers, they will guarantee your family and friends have an unforgettable outdoor recreation. Enjoy a weekend break exploring the Alps thanks to a whole host of outdoor attractions. Choose from multiple day-trips made for outdoor enthusiasts for great holidays.
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Rock climbing & Co
See allHalf a day
15€
The largest adventure park in the valley with over 100 different areas and zip lines
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
550€
Discover mountaineering for teenagers aged between 12 and 16.
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
60€
Climbing training for the whole family at two steps from the center of Chamonix
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
43€
Introduction to rock climbing for kids ages 4-7, 2-hour sessions
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
60€
Go climbing around Argentière and enjoy familly lessons with a climbing instructor
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
330€
Introduction to verticality for little ones through games and workshops
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
330€
Progressive development of skills towards autonomy in top-rope climbing
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
330€
Adventures, safety, and technical challenges to progress from top-rope climbing to lead climbing
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
370€
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing to reach new heights
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
275€
Progressive development of skills towards autonomy
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
275€
Easter & October half-term climbing course, ages 10 to 16 with prior climbing experience
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
83€
A dizzying activity for an unforgettable climb in a majetic setting
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
1 day
180€
The perfect terrain to learn multi-pitch climbing techiques: belaying and abseiling
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
1 day
250€
Magnificent and varied climb, a natural progression from rock climbing lessons
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
1 day
330€
A magnificent route combining mountaineering and rock climbing
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
1 day
265€
One of the most beautiful climbs on Brévent with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
1 day
380€
The most popular granite route on the southern face of the Aiguille du Midi
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
2 days
440€
A climbing course to learn traditional climbing basics for crack climbing
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
2 days
395€
Learn all the climbing techniques for multi-pitch routes, including belaying and rappelling
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
White water
See all1 day
98€
A long, full descent in a spectacular natural setting
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
55€
Navigate through the turbulent waters of the glaciers in a raft
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
68€
An entertaining and friendly canyon with waterfall abseils and a natural toboggan
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
72€
Descents truly aquatic, including jumps, rappels, and slides
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
65€
Play among the counter currents whilst river boarding with your board and fins
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
55€
Navigate through the turbulent waters of the glaciers in a raft
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
65€
Sportly descent for an even more intense experience
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
65€
Float trip with canoe and paddles for a great adrenaline kick
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Mountain biking
See allHalf a day
€
Half-day electric mountain bike outings to explore the Chamonix Valley
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Half a day
225€
Downhill mountain biking in les Houches ski resort to hit the best single tracks
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
3 days
860€
Initiation to electric mountain biking for an unusual discovery of the Mont Blanc region
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
4 days
1295€
A mountain biking itinerary to enjoy the best stages of the Tour du Mont Blanc
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
