Our picks to do what you need to do in Chamonix
Food scene
This is our favourite for a bubbly dinner out. Forget about cheese and heavy local kitchen, David's delicious cross-kitchen creations changing every week and the city vibes make you almost forget you are in Haute-Savoie. We recommend reservation. If you are lucky, you can also dine in the bistro area in the back without a reservation.
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MUMMA
31 Rue WhymperThis is our favourite for a bubbly dinner out. Forget about cheese and heavy local kitchen, David's delicious cross-kitchen creations changing every week and the city vibes make you almost forget you are in Haute-Savoie. We recommend reservation. If you are lucky, you can also dine in the bistro area in the back without a reservation.
The best place in town to get your morning bread. Also, when you want to enjoy a moment of sweetness, this is the address to get your cakes and sweets. Always fresh and delicious!
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Pastry House Richard
10 Rue du Dr PaccardThe best place in town to get your morning bread. Also, when you want to enjoy a moment of sweetness, this is the address to get your cakes and sweets. Always fresh and delicious!
The most delicious pizzas in town! A cosy restaurant to enjoy your dinner, or just drop by to get your pizza as take away. They have many creative choices as well, so be sure to take a moment with the menu before choosing.
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Pizzeria Des Moulins
95 Rue des MoulinsThe most delicious pizzas in town! A cosy restaurant to enjoy your dinner, or just drop by to get your pizza as take away. They have many creative choices as well, so be sure to take a moment with the menu before choosing.
A hip outdoor hotdog joint in the pedestrian district, with a super cosy terrace. In the weekend evenings they have bands playing and the atmosphere is very chill in general.
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Cool Cats
116 Rue des MoulinsA hip outdoor hotdog joint in the pedestrian district, with a super cosy terrace. In the weekend evenings they have bands playing and the atmosphere is very chill in general.
A new address in Chamonix, a great combination of style and casual with delicious bistro food with a fine touch. A place to go also with larger groups.
Mess Chamonix
232 Avenue Michel CrozA new address in Chamonix, a great combination of style and casual with delicious bistro food with a fine touch. A place to go also with larger groups.
Away from Chamonix centre: The most atmospheric place to enjoy a croute or other local cheese delicacies. It is a simple restaurant in the middle of the forest, close to the Grands Montets ski station. You better book in advance to get a table in the evening.
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Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier
766 Chem. de la GlacièreAway from Chamonix centre: The most atmospheric place to enjoy a croute or other local cheese delicacies. It is a simple restaurant in the middle of the forest, close to the Grands Montets ski station. You better book in advance to get a table in the evening.
An all-time favourite venue for a dinner with friends. The menu of this youthful restaurant is a mix of European and Asian tastes, the plates are ideal also for sharing. And the waiters are very friendly!
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Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsAn all-time favourite venue for a dinner with friends. The menu of this youthful restaurant is a mix of European and Asian tastes, the plates are ideal also for sharing. And the waiters are very friendly!
This small and cosy restaurant by the river in the heart of town creates magic in their Josper grill. Quality ingredients (meat and vegetarian, both delicious), creative mix of tastes and an intimate atmosphere make this our pick for a spontaneus dinner out for two.
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Bizes
64 Rue du LyretThis small and cosy restaurant by the river in the heart of town creates magic in their Josper grill. Quality ingredients (meat and vegetarian, both delicious), creative mix of tastes and an intimate atmosphere make this our pick for a spontaneus dinner out for two.
Our favourite bars for apero and après
MBC is an institution in Chamonix, so be sure to spend at least one evening or after ski in this canadian bistro. Their burgers are fat, their home-brewed beer is fresh and , if you are into watching sports on TV, this is the place where your home team is playing.
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Micro-Brasserie de Chamonix, MBC
350 Rte du BouchetMBC is an institution in Chamonix, so be sure to spend at least one evening or after ski in this canadian bistro. Their burgers are fat, their home-brewed beer is fresh and , if you are into watching sports on TV, this is the place where your home team is playing.
In the village of Les Praz, this cosy little bar is definitely worth a visit either on the way home after skiing or biking, or even deserves a dedicated excursion. The place where you find all the locals of Les Praz.
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Le Petit Social
1486 Rte des PrazIn the village of Les Praz, this cosy little bar is definitely worth a visit either on the way home after skiing or biking, or even deserves a dedicated excursion. The place where you find all the locals of Les Praz.
The huge amazing terrace of Le Shack is THE choice for a sunny summer chill after biking or hiking. They also serve delicious snacks with Asian vibe.
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Le Shack
31 Rue WhymperThe huge amazing terrace of Le Shack is THE choice for a sunny summer chill after biking or hiking. They also serve delicious snacks with Asian vibe.
This cosy bar serves their own local brews alongside beers and wines from other parts of the world. It is a good choice for after-ski and and after-bike apero, and it is surrounded by other nice bars, like Beer O'Clock and Hydromel.
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Big Mountain Brewing Company
73 Av. Ravanel le RougeThis cosy bar serves their own local brews alongside beers and wines from other parts of the world. It is a good choice for after-ski and and after-bike apero, and it is surrounded by other nice bars, like Beer O'Clock and Hydromel.
A stylish bar for an after-dinner drink on the bar street Rue des Moulins. Sometimes it gets busy and the party takes off.
La soeur
A stylish bar for an after-dinner drink on the bar street Rue des Moulins. Sometimes it gets busy and the party takes off.
Necessities
The best address in town to get your cupboards filled with food, the Super U in the walking district, sells a vast variety of fresh fruits, and also fresh fish and meat. They also have small hardware, cosmetics etc. in case you need.
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Super U
117 Rue Joseph VallotThe best address in town to get your cupboards filled with food, the Super U in the walking district, sells a vast variety of fresh fruits, and also fresh fish and meat. They also have small hardware, cosmetics etc. in case you need.
The best place in town to get your morning bread and the true French croissants, straight from the oven.
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Pastry House Richard
10 Rue du Dr PaccardThe best place in town to get your morning bread and the true French croissants, straight from the oven.
Just around the corner from the walking district, this deli shop has the best cheese and saucisson and a fine selection of wines for your apero at home. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you with your choices.
Fromagerie Cheese Forever & Caviste Nicolas
223 Rue Joseph VallotJust around the corner from the walking district, this deli shop has the best cheese and saucisson and a fine selection of wines for your apero at home. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you with your choices.
Equipment and toys for mountains
A good address to rent a mountain bike. Best is to call them before hand and book, to be sure you have your bike when you arrive. Also, they have equipment, pieces, clothes and helmets for biking, and a repair shop.
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Legend'Chx
218 Av. de l'Aiguille du MidiA good address to rent a mountain bike. Best is to call them before hand and book, to be sure you have your bike when you arrive. Also, they have equipment, pieces, clothes and helmets for biking, and a repair shop.
The legendary snowboard, skate and bike shop in Chamonix.
Splitboarders: if you need any tools, equipment, this is the address you need.
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Zero G Chamonix
90 Av. Ravanel le RougeThe legendary snowboard, skate and bike shop in Chamonix.
Splitboarders: if you need any tools, equipment, this is the address you need.
Everything for alpine sports: climbing equipment, trail running, skiing, what you don't find in Snell you don't need :) Also, they have a good variety of touring skis to rent.
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Snell Sports
104 Rue du Dr PaccardEverything for alpine sports: climbing equipment, trail running, skiing, what you don't find in Snell you don't need :) Also, they have a good variety of touring skis to rent.
Go get your mid layers, beanies and camping tools in Decathlon, and save your money for the fun things!
Decathlon Chamonix Quechua
19 Av. Michel CrozGo get your mid layers, beanies and camping tools in Decathlon, and save your money for the fun things!