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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chamonix

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chamonix, France

Updated June 13, 2025

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Chamonix, France

Lac Blanc

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.
early morning on the Argentière Glacier

Chamonix, France

Argentière Glacier

Trek up this glacier before it disappears.
A close look at hanging suspension structure.

Chamonix, France

Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway Support

Unable to build support structures on glaciers, the engineers for this tramway were forced to design a unique system.

Chamonix, France

Grotte de Glace

Every year, a sparkling cave is sculpted in the icy heart of a glacier.
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Barryland.

Martigny, Switzerland

Barryland

Enormous, fluffy dogs frolic around this museum dedicated to a legendary Saint Bernard.
15 miles from Chamonix

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Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth

World's largest permanent maze made of 18,000 conifers.
19 miles from Chamonix
St. Maurice Abbey.

Saint-Maurice, Switzerland

Abbey St. Maurice d'Agaune

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.
21 miles from Chamonix
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