Nearest Airport
: Geneva
at 80
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Nearest Train
: Les Houches
at 1
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Nearest Motorway
: Les Houches
at 1
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Nearest Barpub
: Les Houches
at 50
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Nearest Ski
: Les Houches
at 500
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Nearest Golf
: Chamonix
at 6
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Nearest Restaurant
: Les Houches
at 50
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Car: not necessary
Les Houches is a popular but unspoilt village very close to the famous alpine resort of Chamonix.The village sits directly in the shadow of Mont Blanc and has superb views over the range.It is equally popular as a winter & summer resort. It has 55 km of pistes,is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers.It has an international black run and more than 100 snow machines.Access from the village to the ski area by the Bellevue cable car,a chair or the Prarion 'telecabine'.The easy access to the ski areas of the Chamonix valley(Brevent,Flegere,Le Tour, Argentiere,l'Aiguille du Midi(the start of the off piste run of the Vallee Blanche) gives to skiers of all levels and abilities the challenges they seek.Scenic pistes for cross country skiing in Chamonix, Argentiere and Les Houches.Numerous walks with ski shoes.Mountain sports in the summer abound: walks, treks, rock and mountain climbing, cycling, paragliding etc.Les Houches is the official start of the superb'Tour du Mont Blanc' trek
Other Activities: In village:equipped climbing crag, lake, children adventure facilities.Merlet parc