Summer activities – adults and teenagers

Find out here how to make the most of your Chamonix holiday with thrilling activities

As well as walking, hiking and biking, Chamonix has lots of activities on offer to get the adrenaline pumping. There are many experienced guides throughout the valley who offer a range of options, all recommended for adults and teenagers who want a thrilling adventure to remember.

Our guide below takes you through all the options – get wet and wild with one of the water activities – rafting, hydrospeed or canyoning – or rock out on the ‘via ferrata’. You can get some altitude on a parapente flight, at the adventure tree park or in a helicopter or head for the ice on a glacier hike. And once you’ve experienced some of what Chamonix has to offer, why not try a day trip which allows you to see the best of the rest of the Alps as well.

We’ve also chosen all the activities that come recommended for families so if you’re coming to Chamonix with kids, our dedicated guide has all the info you need to plan a fun-filled trip.