Iconic Off-Piste Itinerary – Ski the iconic off-piste itinerary run and see the stunning glacier scenery. Access to the Vallee Blanche is via the Aiguille du Midi cable car and from there follows the off-piste glacier descent down to the resort. The full route is 24km and you have to hire a guide and you need to book in advance but it is all totally worth it.

Snowshoe – Hire raquettes and join a half or a full-day tour exploring the valley on show-shoe. There are also evening hikes up the mountain to an igloo where you can enjoy dinner before the walk down.

Discovery Walks – Chamonix has a host of marked walking tracks both in the valley and up the slopes. Get a map from the Tourist Office or join an organized walk with a guide for the more adventurous levels. You can join a 5-6 hr hike on a glacial walk on the Mer de Glace or join a professional photographer to see and capture the stunning scenery.

Climbing – Chamonix is the home of Alpinism so a perfect place to learn or perfect your climbing skills. Try the indoor climbing wall or for the more experienced have a training session for more adventurous climbs such as Mont Blanc

Paragliding – Take a tandem paraglide with a qualified instructor and get a bird’s eye view of the valley. There are a number of different launch sites around the valley – Brévent, Les Grands Montets, or even the top of the Aiguille du Midi for the ultimate flight. It is open to children although the Brévent is probably the best starting point for them.

Scenic Flight – Book an unforgettable helicopter flight and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks.

Ice Skating – There are several ice skating rinks in Chamonix and its surrounds – an indoor rink in Chamonix center, which also hosts ice hockey matches, and outdoor rinks in Les Houches and Vallorcine.

Luge Run –  There is a brilliant luge run in the center of Chamonix opposite the Montenvers train station, next to Les Planards ski area. The track is 1300m long with jumps, turns, and spins of 540°

Dog Sledding – Enjoy the scenery from the comfort of a sled or take control of the dogs and be your own musher. You’ll have an instruction session on how to drive the sleigh and then set off in procession following a qualified guide.

Biathlon – Combine cross-country skiing and rifle shooting in this traditional Nordic sport.

Learn how to cross-country ski as quickly as possible, and race to a shooting range where your instructor will teach you how to shoot at a target with a laser rifle.

Glacier & Peak visits – Take the 20 min ride up the Aiguille du Midi cable car to a height of 3,842m and step out onto the glass viewing platform for a 360-degree view of the peaks. Or take the Montenvers train up to the glacier (la Mer de Glace) at 1,913m. The train has been taking visitors up to the glacier for 100 years and it is the longest glacier in France.

Museums – For non-skiers or if you have a day off the slope visit the local museums dedicated to farming and the traditional alpine way of life or to the Alpin Museum which is a celebration of alpinism, the history of climbing and Alpine exploration.

Ski Joering – Try the original form of backcountry skiing by combining skiing and horses. Great fun and easy to learn. Remember to take your own ski boots – they will provide the rest of the kit.