Hôtel les Grands Montets

For summertime adventures in the Chamonix valley, walking boots are an absolute necessity: adventuring from your base at the Hôtel les Grands Montents is a breeze, as the Balcon Sud hiking trail runs right past the front door to Chamonix town, where you can swap stories of your high-altitude wanderings with fellow adventurers

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Situated just outside the iconic mountain resort of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Les Grands Montets is the ideal jumping-off point for the region’s legendary hiking and trail running routes. Those without the necessary mountain training can reach even the highest peaks thanks to a network of cable cars, whisking you up to a height of 1,923 metres at the station of Plan Joran - the concierge can arrange lift passes and mountain guides to make the most of your stay. Opportunities for adventure are all around – from standing on the edge of the void atop the Aiguille du Midi to rattling up the Montenvers rack railway for views over the Mer de Glace. Kitting yourself out for your escapades is no problem either – as Chamonix is a mecca for gear lovers and packed with iconic stores. Nearby, Argentière is just a 10-minute stroll over the River Arve and has many restaurants and bars if you fancy a change of scene.