Julia's Guidebook
Food scene
This trendy restaurant is located in the centre of Chamonix, the Chef David Lillieroth was the head chef at one of our favourite restaurants “Munchies” for many years before taking the jump and opening up his own restaurants ‘Mumma’ and ‘Le shack’ right next door to each other.
Their website describes David’s food as “borderless, crazy-tasty cuisine, in a non-pretentious, néo-bistrot atmosphere” and it is certainly that!
Mumma is designed with sharing in mind; the space, the menu, the saké. With everyone in the same room, it's bustling, a little noisy, and full of life.
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MUMMA
31 Rue WhymperThis trendy restaurant is located in the centre of Chamonix, the Chef David Lillieroth was the head chef at one of our favourite restaurants “Munchies” for many years before taking the jump and opening up his own restaurants ‘Mumma’ and ‘Le shack’ right next door to each other.
Their website describes David’s food as “borderless, crazy-tasty cuisine, in a non-pretentious, néo-bistrot atmosphere” and it is certainly that!
Mumma is designed with sharing in mind; the space, the menu, the saké. With everyone in the same room, it's bustling, a little noisy, and full of life.
With more of a laid-back beer garden atmosphere, Le shack is the perfect place for families to come to taste chef David Lillieroth’s delicious creations without the hassle of a sit-down meal.
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Le Shack
31 Rue WhymperWith more of a laid-back beer garden atmosphere, Le shack is the perfect place for families to come to taste chef David Lillieroth’s delicious creations without the hassle of a sit-down meal.
Looking to try the BEST artisanal hot dog’s in the Chamonix valley?
This trendy little restaurant is kid & dog friendly and is located on the ‘rue des moulins’, one of Chamonix’s most prominent streets for bars & restaurants. They offer mostly take-away but they do have a little terrace for those who wish to dine in.
As described on their website:
“Inspired by street-food from across the globe we aim to provide the most divine, luscious Hot-Dog you’ve ever seen. From our locally sourced meat, our innovative home-made toppings, to the fresh bread delivered by the baker every morning - everything we offer is crafted to deliver full flavour in every mouth-watering bite.”
This is not a place to miss!
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Cool Cats
116 Rue des MoulinsLooking to try the BEST artisanal hot dog’s in the Chamonix valley?
This trendy little restaurant is kid & dog friendly and is located on the ‘rue des moulins’, one of Chamonix’s most prominent streets for bars & restaurants. They offer mostly take-away but they do have a little terrace for those who wish to dine in.
As described on their website:
“Inspired by street-food from across the globe we aim to provide the most divine, luscious Hot-Dog you’ve ever seen. From our locally sourced meat, our innovative home-made toppings, to the fresh bread delivered by the baker every morning - everything we offer is crafted to deliver full flavour in every mouth-watering bite.”
This is not a place to miss!
This little pizza place in Chamonix sud offers delicious sourdough pizza with ethically sourced organic ingredients.
To top it all off they offer the ‘kiddie pizza’ for your little ones (half the size of regular, tomato & mozzarella) for just 1€ every day from 6pm-7pm!
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The Dainty
67 Prom. Marie ParadisThis little pizza place in Chamonix sud offers delicious sourdough pizza with ethically sourced organic ingredients.
To top it all off they offer the ‘kiddie pizza’ for your little ones (half the size of regular, tomato & mozzarella) for just 1€ every day from 6pm-7pm!
Looking for the most photogenic restaurant in Chamonix for that perfect insta pic?
Josephine’s is a combination of a Parisian style bistro with a Chamoniard twist!
From fabulous sea food dishes to traditional haute Savoyard food served by staff in formal French waiter’s attire, Josephine’s never fails to impress.
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Restaurant Joséphine
76 Av. Michel Croz
Looking for the most photogenic restaurant in Chamonix for that perfect insta pic?
Josephine’s is a combination of a Parisian style bistro with a Chamoniard twist!
From fabulous sea food dishes to traditional haute Savoyard food served by staff in formal French waiter’s attire, Josephine’s never fails to impress.
Attention all coffee connoisseurs, this could be the place for you!
Located in Chamonix Sud, this little coffee shop is the place to go for any coffee lovers out there.
All coffee beans are roasting on site as are all the patisseries, everything from moody coffee is 100% home-made.
You will also have the option to purchase your favourite coffee beans to bring back home with you which makes the perfect little souvenir from your holidays.
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Moody Coffee Roasters
195 Av. de l'Aiguille du MidiAttention all coffee connoisseurs, this could be the place for you!
Located in Chamonix Sud, this little coffee shop is the place to go for any coffee lovers out there.
All coffee beans are roasting on site as are all the patisseries, everything from moody coffee is 100% home-made.
You will also have the option to purchase your favourite coffee beans to bring back home with you which makes the perfect little souvenir from your holidays.
This uber-trendy little bar in the heart of les Praz is most definitely worth the visit. Ask any locals in Chamonix where they drink, and they will most likely send you in the direction of le petit social.
With a business savvy owner this little bar has become a huge success and now sells it’s own merch, local products, a variety of drinks & pastries and bonus, it’s extremely instagrammable!
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Le Petit Social
1486 Rte des Praz
This uber-trendy little bar in the heart of les Praz is most definitely worth the visit. Ask any locals in Chamonix where they drink, and they will most likely send you in the direction of le petit social.
With a business savvy owner this little bar has become a huge success and now sells it’s own merch, local products, a variety of drinks & pastries and bonus, it’s extremely instagrammable!
This Traditional Savoyard restaurant nestled in the heart of the forest d’Argentière just next to the Grand Montets ski lift is a true gem and always a guest favourite!
The Cremerie was founded by Georges Ravanel back in 1926 and remains in his family to this day.
Visiting the Cremerie is a truly authentic experience and not to be missed.
It is advised to book as tables get booked up very quickly!
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Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier
766 Chem. de la Glacière
This Traditional Savoyard restaurant nestled in the heart of the forest d’Argentière just next to the Grand Montets ski lift is a true gem and always a guest favourite!
The Cremerie was founded by Georges Ravanel back in 1926 and remains in his family to this day.
Visiting the Cremerie is a truly authentic experience and not to be missed.
It is advised to book as tables get booked up very quickly!
In the heart of the village of Vallorcine, at the bottom of the ski slope connecting the Col de Balme to Vallorcine you will find the Café-Comptoir.
The "bistro" spirit of this restaurant in an old traditional chalet is a combination of authentic and contemporary.
A bistronomic twist on classic Swiss and Italian cusine is what makes this place so special.
Not every day you can hop onto your ski’s in Le tour and ski over into Vallorcine just before the swiss border and finish it all off by a delicious meal at the Café Comptoir!
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Le Café Comptoir
Chemin Rural dit du Plan de l'Envers
In the heart of the village of Vallorcine, at the bottom of the ski slope connecting the Col de Balme to Vallorcine you will find the Café-Comptoir.
The "bistro" spirit of this restaurant in an old traditional chalet is a combination of authentic and contemporary.
A bistronomic twist on classic Swiss and Italian cusine is what makes this place so special.
Not every day you can hop onto your ski’s in Le tour and ski over into Vallorcine just before the swiss border and finish it all off by a delicious meal at the Café Comptoir!
This impressive log-cabin restaurant is a big favourite with guests.
A typical, romantic setting with stylish decor and very cosy feel - perfect both lunch time and for dinner.
The food is classic - typical French, with a lovely mix of traditional dishes, fish and lighter options.
We typically love the large sun terrace, which is always beautifully arranged for guests to enjoy a wonderful lunch in the sun whilst taking in the fabulous views of the golf course and Mont Blanc panorama.
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La Cabane Des Praz
23 Rte du GolfThis impressive log-cabin restaurant is a big favourite with guests.
A typical, romantic setting with stylish decor and very cosy feel - perfect both lunch time and for dinner.
The food is classic - typical French, with a lovely mix of traditional dishes, fish and lighter options.
We typically love the large sun terrace, which is always beautifully arranged for guests to enjoy a wonderful lunch in the sun whilst taking in the fabulous views of the golf course and Mont Blanc panorama.
Cap Horn has become one of the most popular restaurants in Chamonix, with a beautiful setting, and great atmosphere.
Located on the buzzing Rue du Moulin, this modern restaurant offers seafood as a main focus on the menu. French windows open onto a large sun-terrace.
For a more intimate experience, guests can choose to sit in the mezzanine above the main room, which also later links in to the popular Night Club Les Caves.
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Restaurant Le Cap-Horn
74 Rue des MoulinsCap Horn has become one of the most popular restaurants in Chamonix, with a beautiful setting, and great atmosphere.
Located on the buzzing Rue du Moulin, this modern restaurant offers seafood as a main focus on the menu. French windows open onto a large sun-terrace.
For a more intimate experience, guests can choose to sit in the mezzanine above the main room, which also later links in to the popular Night Club Les Caves.
If you are looking for one of the most historical restaurants in Chamonix - then La Maison Carrier is a must. A traditional restaurant in the setting of a reconstructed Savoyard farm, it pays tribute to Marcel Carrier’s recipes, to local producers and heritage.
Located next to Albert 1er, the old farmhouse offers an authentically alpine cuisine, developed with finesse and creativity.
We especially love the sumptuous carousel of desserts on the antique furniture in the centre of the restaurant, which should not be missed year round!
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La Maison Carrier
44 Rte du BouchetIf you are looking for one of the most historical restaurants in Chamonix - then La Maison Carrier is a must. A traditional restaurant in the setting of a reconstructed Savoyard farm, it pays tribute to Marcel Carrier’s recipes, to local producers and heritage.
Located next to Albert 1er, the old farmhouse offers an authentically alpine cuisine, developed with finesse and creativity.
We especially love the sumptuous carousel of desserts on the antique furniture in the centre of the restaurant, which should not be missed year round!
This restaurant truly is a feast for both the eyes and the palette - dressed with a thousand artefacts from a bygone era with a menu offering authentic “Chamoniard” cuisine. It is an alpine haven full with wooden sleds, charming knickknacks and endless fascination.
La Caleche has a local and rustic feel, ideal for a family meal out, with plenty of traditional French comfort food to satisfy hungry stomachs after a hard day on the mountain! We would particularly recommend their famed triple cheese fondue!
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La Calèche
18 Rue du Dr PaccardThis restaurant truly is a feast for both the eyes and the palette - dressed with a thousand artefacts from a bygone era with a menu offering authentic “Chamoniard” cuisine. It is an alpine haven full with wooden sleds, charming knickknacks and endless fascination.
La Caleche has a local and rustic feel, ideal for a family meal out, with plenty of traditional French comfort food to satisfy hungry stomachs after a hard day on the mountain! We would particularly recommend their famed triple cheese fondue!
Moo bar is another Swedish gem, located on the road up to the train station and run by a bunch of fantastic Swedish professionals and veterans in the restaurant industry.
Moo is a great option for apres ski, lunch on bad weather days, or dinner - serving menu which could be seen in a gastro pub in Paris or London - with a Scandi-touch of course!
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MOÖ bar cuisine
239 Av. Michel CrozMoo bar is another Swedish gem, located on the road up to the train station and run by a bunch of fantastic Swedish professionals and veterans in the restaurant industry.
Moo is a great option for apres ski, lunch on bad weather days, or dinner - serving menu which could be seen in a gastro pub in Paris or London - with a Scandi-touch of course!
Sightseeing
You can get the cable car up to the aiguille du midi for some breathing views
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Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiYou can get the cable car up to the aiguille du midi for some breathing views
Why not get the little red train all the way up the montenvers and get up close with La mer de glace.
Note: there are a lot of steps so if you are with elderly travelers or young children it’s recommended for them to stay at the refuge at the top.
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Terminal Neige - Refuge du Montenvers
Impasse du MontenversWhy not get the little red train all the way up the montenvers and get up close with La mer de glace.
Note: there are a lot of steps so if you are with elderly travelers or young children it’s recommended for them to stay at the refuge at the top.
Spa
QC terme Chamonix is one of the best spa’s I have ever been too.
The view is magnificent and every little details has been thought of.
Local’s tip:
Opt for the ‘under the stars’ pass which is slightly less expensive than the usual day pass but means you avoid a lot of the crowds that come through in the day and really get to make the most of the Spa at night. Not to be missed!
If you are staying in Chamonix for a longer stay then why not pop over to Pre Saint Didier through the Mont-Blanc tunnel and visit the QC terme Pre saint Didier.
Another great Spa and combined with a day of skiing in Courmayeur, this is a truly a perfect day out.
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QC Terme Chamonix
480 Prom. du ForiQC terme Chamonix is one of the best spa’s I have ever been too.
The view is magnificent and every little details has been thought of.
Local’s tip:
Opt for the ‘under the stars’ pass which is slightly less expensive than the usual day pass but means you avoid a lot of the crowds that come through in the day and really get to make the most of the Spa at night. Not to be missed!
If you are staying in Chamonix for a longer stay then why not pop over to Pre Saint Didier through the Mont-Blanc tunnel and visit the QC terme Pre saint Didier.
Another great Spa and combined with a day of skiing in Courmayeur, this is a truly a perfect day out.
Activities
Open all year round, indoor ski Passy is a really fun day out for beginner skiers to Pro’s!
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545 Rue des OutardsOpen all year round, indoor ski Passy is a really fun day out for beginner skiers to Pro’s!
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The best way to get around in Chamonix
The easiest way for travelers to get around in Chamonix is to park in a car park on the outskirts of the town and walk around by foot. You can equally get buses & the train (top traveler tip: buses are free in Chamonix so just hop on!) and then once arrived in Chamonix center everything is accessible by foot.
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The Saturday farmer’s market is a must
Every Saturday from early in the morning till noon there is a farmer’s market on the main square called ‘place du Mont-Blanc’
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Tip for Water
All drinking water in Chamonix is strait from the glacier’s and is super fresh and perfectly fine to drink. You can also fill your bottles up in fountains around Chamonix.
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Restaurants & Activities
For most restaurants especially in high season (winter: December-April/ summer: June-September) it is always best to book activities & restaurants as far in advance as possible. Please don’t hesitate to ask us for any activity recommendations for adults or kids.