The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chamonix

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

Updated June 13, 2025

Unusual Attractions in Chamonix

Chamonix, France

Lac Blanc

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

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.

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Grotte de Glace

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

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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

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Abbey St. Maurice d'Agaune

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.

21 miles from Chamonix

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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

Unusual Attractions in Chamonix

Chamonix, France

Lac Blanc

Chamonix, France

Argentière Glacier

Chamonix, France

Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway Support

Chamonix, France

Grotte de Glace

Martigny, Switzerland

Barryland

Evionnaz, Switzerland

Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth

Saint-Maurice, Switzerland

Abbey St. Maurice d'Agaune

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