Summer Activities for Families and Children Chamonix boasts a wealth of family friendly activities in the Summer Canyoning A fun adventure for everyone, slip & slide your way around the canyons! Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, discover water rafting for some great thrills and spills. more » Forest Adventure Parks Perfect for those who want to explore the mountain forests. more » Glacier Walking For a truly unique experience, go hiking up the stunning Mer de Glace, Argentiere or Le Tour glaciers. more » Hydrospeeding Hydrospeeding is one of the newer ‘extreme’ water sports to hit the market, it’s a fun and exhilarating way to get yourselves down a river! more » Indoor Climbing Wall The Chamonix valley is home to one of the largest indoor climbing walls in France. more » Mountain Biking Chamonix has a real mixture of trails offering something for riders of every ability more » Paragliding in Chamonix Flights can be undertaken solo (but only with prior training from a qualified instructor) or in tandem with a qualified paragliding pilot. more » Tennis & Squash Tennis and Squash are great ways to enjoy the summer time weather and get your legs moving. A fun activity to do with family and friends. more » Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing Some particularly good beginners’ crags are just a couple of kilometres away from the apartment (about 15mins walk) in Les Gaillands. more » Step into the Void A glass room with a glass floor, situated off the uppermost terrace of the Aiguille du Midi at an altitude of 3842 metres. more » Cham' Kid Enjoy mountains your own way : a new adventure each day for 8 to 12 year olds. more » Cham' Teens Enjoy mountains your own way : a new adventure each day for 13 to 17 year old teenagers. more » Useful Links Local weather & snow report Chamonix Webcams Flegere / Grand Montets Chamonix town webcams Chamonix mountain guides Recommended French Ski School