Other activities - Chamonix - France

There is almost too much to do in Chamonix. If you want a day off the slopes or just want some variation from the ups and downs of mountain pastimes, then your days will be just as full as those of your skiing or boarding chums.

Five to try

Visit the Alpine Museum in the old Chamonix Palace
Parapenting heaven surely exists in Chamonix, and definitely worth a go
Hit the Richard Bozon Sports Centre for ice-skating, swimming, tennis and loads more
Take a gamble at the local casino if you are feeling lucky
For a rather more luxurious spa experience visit the Thermal Spa at Pre Saint-Didier

Shopping

Check out the funky Scandi designs at Honey - a popular store fashionistas and locals alike
To discover more about Chamonix's mountains, browse the maps and books at the Maison de la Presse
Take a picnic on the piste from the Refuge Payot - a local deli selling exquisite cheese, ham, cakes and more
Shop 74 sells a range of funky streetwear, accessories from brands such as Emerica, DC shoes and Etnies

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Chamonix

Report date:	30 Apr 2008
Last snowed:	29 Apr 2008
Fresh snow:	25cm
Lifts open:	7 out of 43
Snow depth
Lower slopes:	0cm
Upper slopes:	640cm
Piste information
On-piste:	Powder
Off-piste:	Powder
Resort runs:	Closed

Snow conditions

Fresh snow providing some great skiing

Weather

Snow expected later today