Getting around and accessibility Handicapped visitor`s

WELCOME TO CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
VALLEY
Welcome to the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley
The mountain areas are undoubtedly one of the premier attractions of the World Capital of alpinism, but
people of limited mobility are nevertheless not forgotten in the valley of Chamonix Mont-Blanc ! This guide
offers you all the services which are accessible in the commune of Chamonix Mont Blanc. This is the key to
an enjoyable stay !
The Tourist Office has created a list of accommodation for your benefit : public services and sporting and
cultural activities, health services, ski lifts, restaurants etc. to enable you to get the most out of our valley
and to help you to combine pleasure with ease of access.
This guide helps to simplify your task in planning your stay in our resort at the foot of Mont Blanc. The
Tourist Office staff wish you a pleasant stay, and remain at your service.
SERVICES FOR PERSONS OF REDUCED MOBILITY, PARTICULARLY THE PHYSICALLY
HANDICAPPED, IN THE COMMUNE OF CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC ( LES BOSSONS - CHAMONIX LES PRAZ - LES TINES - LE LAVANCHER - ARGENIÈRE - MONTROC - LE TOUR ).
ACCOMMODATION
USING EVERYDAY SERVICES
ACCESS TO CULTURE AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
ACCESS TO SPORTS
EMERGENCIES AND HEALTH
EXPLORING THE VALLEY
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY - REACHING THE SUMMITS
EATING OUT
GETTING AROUND IN CHAMONIX MONT BLANC
YOUR SUGGESTIONS
WARNING : this brochure is not an authority, but lists (not exhaustively) the different services and
activities accessible or not to persons of limited mobility in the commune of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. It is
always advisable to contact the establishments themselves in order to obtain more specific information
for particular handicaps. This would also enable you to obtain the latest information.
In view of this, all comments or suggestions are welcome, to enable us to convey your different points
of view and take into account the obstacles which may be encountered by each of you
Also, if you consider this brochure to be incomplete or if you find any errors, please do not hesitate to
let us know by filling in the suggestions sheet that you will find at the end of this document.
The more this brochure can be updated, the more useful it will be.
In addition, all sites mentioned here have been checked, but cannot claim to be 100% accurate.
The Chamonix Tourist Office counts on your understanding.
Finally, the places mentioned have not yet been assessed according to the new National Handicap
Tourism label.
To inform us of your comments, suggestions or criticisms, please send your letter to the Office de
Tourism de Chamonix.
ACCOMMODATION
5 STAR HOTELS
Town centre
• Hameau Albert Premier - 38, route du Bouchet.
1 room at the farm and 1 room at the Albert Premier (access below the hotel) easy access to
the restaurant
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 05 09. www.hameaualbert.fr
• Auberge Bois Prin - 69, chemin de l’Hermine, les Moussoux.
1 room accessible from the garage. A lift gives acces to the restaurant and the terrasse. The
bathtub is not adapted but shower and toilets have bar supports.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 33 51. www.boisprin.com
• Hôtel Mont-Blanc - 62 allée du Majestic
2 rooms « pestige » on the 2nd floor. Accès to the reception desk by an easy ramp. You can
go on the edge of the oustside swimming pool. The spa is accessible by the lift. There is a
1cm door step to enter sauna, Turkish bath and relaxing room. You can get internet in the
sitting room and wifi every where. The restaurant is on the ground floor (no step) The
parking is just outside the main entrance.
Tel : 04 50 53 05 64 . www.hotelmontblancchamonix.com
4 STAR HOTELS
Town centre
• Grand Hôtel des Alpes - rue du Docteur Paccard.
2 fully equipped rooms with access to the swimming pool, sauna and hammam.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 37 80. www.grandhoteldesalpes.com
• Les Aiglons - 270, avenue de Courmayeur.
Entrance from the parking “handi” on the left side of the hotel. 4 rooms. Access to the SPA
and to the restaurant toilet accessible.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 90 93. www.montblanctourisme.com
• Heliopic Sweet and Spa - 50 place de l’Aiguille du midi
2 family-rooms. Washing room : shower with a seat fixed on the wall. Mirror a bit high.
Acces: 2 places reserved in the garage and lift up to the reception desk. From outside 2
accès to the reception desk by easy ramps.
Restaurant partly accessible, buffet accessible, toilets adapted.
Internet accessible and wi-fi free in the hotel.
Spa accessible by lift. Massage table adjustable. Sauna and turkisk bath 1 cm door step.
Access to ski shop
Tel 0033 (0)4 50 53 55 56 www.heliopic-hotel-spa.com
• Mercure - Chamonix - 39, rue des Allobroges.
1 car park near the main door and 2 more in the garage. Easy access to the entrance and
the reception desk. Restaurant, bar, saloon, balcony without steps. Big rooms, wardrobe
adapted a seat is available on demand for the shower. No bar support at the toilet. No
computer at disposal but wi-fi at the hotel.
Tel : 0033(0)4 50 53 07 56 www.mercure.com
• Le Morgane Boutique Hotel- 145, avenue de l’aiguille du Midi.
3 bedrooms. Easy access to the restaurant.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 57 15. www.montblanctourisme.com
• Park hôtel suisse -75 allée du Majestic,
2 rooms. Access to the SPA and to the restaurant
Tel : 00 33 (0)4 50 543 07 58 www.chamonix-park-hotel.com
Les Tines
•Hôtel Excelsior – 251 ch St Roch
3 rooms with adapted shower but no seat. Parking reserved 3 places + 3 in the garage,
access to the hotel by an easy ramp. Reception desk adapted, restaurant
(80 pl with view on the swimmping pool) and lounge with level access. SPA fully accessible.
Tel : 00 33 (0)4 50 53 18
Le Lavancher
• Jeu de Paume - 1 room, but gravel car park.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 54 03 www.jeudepaumechamonix.com
3 STAR HOTELS
Town centre
• L’Alpina - 79 ave du Mont- Blanc 2 rooms
Tel : 04 50 53 47 77 www.bestmontblanc.com
• L’Arve - 60, impasse des Anémones. 1 room
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 02 31 www.hotelarve-chamonix.com
• Faucigny – 118 place de l’église
1 room accessible from the parking, the reception desk accessible after turning around the
hotel. An other room is accessible from the reception
• L’Oustalet - 330, rue du Lyret.
1 room + reserved parking space. Easy access to the restaurant
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 54 99. www.hotel-oustalet.com
• Le Prieuré - 149, allée Recteur Payot.
2 rooms. Parking for 2 cars. Restaurant accessible from outside.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 20 72. www.bestmontblanc.com
• Vallée Blanche - 36, rue du Lyret. 1 room on the ground floor
(access at the side). Should be renewed
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 04 50. www.vallee-blanche.com
Les Praz
• Le Labrador - 101, route du Golf. 2 rooms.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 90 09. www.hotel-labrador.com
Argentière
• Le Montana - 24, clos du Montana. 2 rooms.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 54 14 99. www.hotel-montana.fr
2 STAR HOTELS
Chamonix les coverays- Pierre d’orthaz
• L’Arveyron 1650, route du Bouchet.
1 room + access to the restaurant
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 18 29. www.hotelarveyron.com
HOSTELS AND MOUNTAIN HUTS
Les Pélerins
• Alpenrose - 1141, route des Pélerins. 1 rooms and
2 beds in a dormitorie
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 51 52
Argentière
• Gîte Le Nouveau Grassonnet – 31 ch des Grassonnets Argentière
Deposit at the door but parking at 20m. The entire chalet is accessible and has no door step.
5 rooms, 2 commun bathrooms. 2 very old sitting room one with a fire place. Restaurant
accessible from inside and outside. Play room.
Tel :+33( 0)4 50 54 01 87 http://cvmmontblanc.fr
HOLIDAY CENTRES
Town Centre
• UCPA Cosmiques - 131, rue du Lyret.
2 rooms plus ablutions on the ground floor.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 12 05. http://chamonix.ucpa.com
• Chalets des Aiguilles ODCV19- 213 chemin du Biollay.
The road from the parking is slightly going up. 2 rooms+ dining room + library accessible.
Tel : 0033 (0))4 50 53 17 35. http://odcv.com
Argentière
• ATC - Routes du Monde -132, chemin Grand Moueu. 2 studios.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 54 01 65. www.atc-argentière.com
TOURIST RESIDENCES
Town Centre
• Les Balcons du Savoy - 179, rue Mummery. 2appartments.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 55 32 32. www.les-balcons-du-savoy.com
• La Ginabelle - 29, passage du Grépon. 1 apartment.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 37 37. www.residences-mgm.fr
Plaine des Praz
• La Cordée - 57, chemin de Champraz. 4 apartments.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 15 03. www.hapimag.ch
Argentière
• Cristal d’Argentière - rue Charlet Straton.
2 apartments + 1 reserved parking space.
Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 54 29 00. www.lagrange-holidays.com
Montroc
• Chalet Pierre Semard - 400 chemin des Frasserands. 2 rooms.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 54 00 29. www.chalet-hotel-psemard.com
CAMPSITES
Chamonix - les Favrands
• Les Arolles - 281 chemin du Cry . 2 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 14 30
Les Bossons
• Les Deux Glaciers - 80, route des Tissières. 3 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 15 84
• Les Marmottes - 140, chemin des Doux. 3 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 61 24
• Les Verneys - 180, route des Tissières. 2 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 15 84
• Le Grand Champs - route de vers le Nant.1 star. A 7 cm step to get to the showers
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 04 83
Les Praz
• La Mer de Glace - 200 chemin de la Bagna. 3 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 44 03
Argentière
• Glacier d’Argentière - 58, chemin des Moillettes. 2 stars.
Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 54 17 36
• Pierre Semard - 400 chemin des Frasserands in Montroc. 1star
Tel : 04 50 54 00 29
N.B: THE ACCOMMODATION CITED IS ACCESSIBLE - ALL THE BED-ROOMS, APARTMENTS,
STUDIOS, WASHING FACILITIES, AND TOILETS ARE ADAPTED
USING EVERYDAY SERVICES
CAR PARKS AND PARKING SPACES
COVERED FEE-PAYING CAR PARKS
BEWARE Every underground car parks and car parks with barriers are pay
car parks. Concerning the pay car parks without barriers, as well as along
the street, parking is free (with handicapped parking sticker), but shall last
no longer than 2 hours. On the free car parks, parking shall not exceed 24
hours.
• Saint-Michel car park - 9 places in total. Only levels 1, 3 et 5 are served by the lift. Close to
the Tourist Office, the Maison de la Montagne (mountain information and ski school), the
Town Hall and the Municipal Police. WC close the desk cash.
• Mont-Blanc car park - 8 places in total. Close to the library, the Maison pour Tous (cultural
centre), the nursery, the sports centre and the water-sports centre.
WC at the first floor.
OPEN-AIR FEE-PAYING CAR PARKS
• Grépon parking - 14 places.
• Place de la Gare (at the station) - 1 place. but ticket machine inaccessible
• L’Outa car park -1 place. WC adapted
• Le Brévent car park - 2 places.
• Place du Poilu car park - 1 place.
OPEN-AIR FREE CAR PARKS
• Place des Séracs - 1 place.
• Bâtiments des Lierres - 2 places.
• Les Praz post office car park - 1 place.
• Argentière station car park - 1 place.
• Place du Marché Argentière - 1 place.
• Park places reserved at the bottom of all lift in the
valley.
ON-STREET PARKING
• Av de l’Aiguille du Midi -1 place.
• Avenue de Courmayeur - (prox tresorerie) 1 place.
• Rue du Lyret - 4 places
• Route des pèlerins - 4 places
• Rue J Vallot - 2 places
• Impasse du Genepy - 2 places
• Place du Triangle de l’Amitié - 1 place
• Av Michel Croz - 2 places
• Av de la plage – 1 place
ADAPTED TOILETS
•Town Hall
•Tourism office
•Car park de l’Outa
•Indoor car park saint Michel
•Car park Montenvers
•Indoor car park place du Mont Blanc
•Railway station
•Near by the tourist office in les Houches
•Near by the tourist office in les Houches
•Near by the tourist office in Vallorcine
CHAMONIX BUS
COMMUNAL TRANSPORT
Introduced on 9 July 2005, 3 Mercedes TPMR minibuses (adapted for disabled transport)
which are capable of transporting 1 person in a wheelchair being equipped with a portable
ramp..
These mini buses are marked “le mulet”. They are free.
These buses serve the centre of town.: Chamonix sud, Grépon car parks 1 and 2, Lyret,
Helbronner, Casino, M. Croz, place du Poilu, mediatheque, Les Mouilles, place du poilu, M.
Croz, SNCF railway station, Helbronner, Sapi, Entrêves .
Mini buses service the villages within the Chamonix Valley (on request). They are fitted with
access ramps and can transport passengers with reduced mobility – designated wheelchair
space..
For further information contact Chamonix Bus : 04 50 53 05 55 www.chamonix-bus.com
This On Demand Transport service grants you the possibility of moving you from your
hamlets to the city center of Chamonix.
On Demand Transport is made so that the inhabitants of Chamonix, Les Houches and
Servoz needing disabled access (isolated and\or dependent old persons, isolated families,
handicapped persons, damaged persons) can move to the center of Chamonix with the other
travelers taken up residence near.
On Demand Transport is easy:
1. Become a member of the service for one year by paying 10€ during the first
route. (Membership card = subscription).
2. Book the day before you need the transport, before 5:00 pm by phone at 04 50 53 05
55. You can also book 4 hours before, subject to the vehicule availibility. For the
week-end and the monday, please book the friday.
3. The next day, a minibus will be on time at the defined stop point (Go 5 minutes before
the schedule fixed by the councilor).
4. Let yourself be transported to destination towards Chamonix or Houches.
5. For the return trip, the coverage is also made at a stop point and time defined during
the confirmation of your booking.
Available all year long (except public holidays) from Monday till Friday and Saturday morning
work of stop with stop from 8:30 am till 12:00 am and from 2:00 pm till 5:00 pm.
Depending on your trip, you can ask for the On Demand Transport between where you live
and the center of Chamonix and Houches :
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For the shopping to the marketplace, the supermarket, the local businesses.
For medical reasons (Hospital, health center, pharmacy).
To go to the old people's home.
To make administrative steps
To go in a cultural , sports center
Contact us for more information: +33 4 50 53 05 55
[email protected]
TAXIS
No taxi available for electric wheelchairs
PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bus station : accessible.
Town Hall : All the town halls in the valley are accessible. Chamonix has a lift and handicap
toilet.
MAPA (Retirement home) : accessible.
Tourist Offices : all the tourist offices in the valley are accessible + handicap toilet in
Chamonix, Argentière and les Houches.
Tax Office and Public Treasury : accessible + parking space next to the office.
Maison pour tous (culture and activities) Chamonix : Access ramps at the entrance. No
adapted toilets. All services on the ground floor, therefore no need for a lift.
Municipal Police: accessible.
SNCF railway station : no train accessible
Pole Emploi (job centre) Door opens outwards.
Everything is on the ground floor. However, the pavement has no lowered kerb in front of or
near the building.
Montenvers station : one lowered ticket desk. Handicap toilets.
To access the train, please warn the staff in advance (they will take care of you). If you are a
group, please give advance warning to the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and in particular to the
Montenvers station on
+33 (0)4 50 53 12 54. Accredited Site for Handicapped reception.
Post Office : Chamonix: building accessible by ramp, but the entrance lobby is really an
airlock with a manual door. The internal cash desks are not lowered. The cash machine is
outside the building and is accessible as it is lowered. For posting letters, the letter boxes are
currently not lowered but could be accessible.
Les Houches and Servoz : accessible
Gendarmerie (police station) : Inaccessible.
PGHM (Police mountain rescue centre) : Inaccessible.
ACCESS TO CULTURE AND LEISURE
Libraries :
Chamonix : accessible. Lift and toilets adapted.
Vallorcine : accessible. Lift, WC accessible but no bar support.
Les Houches : inaccessible.
Bowling :
accessible. Toilet adapted.
Casino :
accessible. Ramp. Portable ramp to access the first floor. No toilet adapted.
Saint-Michel church :
accessible.
Espace Tairraz :
accessible. WC accessible and adapted separate gents/ladies
Salle du Bicentenaire :
accessible. However, there are no toilets.
Le Majestic : accessible. Access ramp, 2 accessible and adapted WC .
Musée Alpin :
accessible. Ramp, WC accessible. Ground floor only can be visited: no lift for access to the
first floor.
Cemetery :
accessible but assistance necessary because of the slope and the fine gravel.
Cinema :
one step at the entrance, but screen 2 is completely accessible (ramp).Ticket window not
lowered.
Entertainment aera: 1 movie every15 days, spectacles, conferences…
Presbytery :
inaccessible from Espace Tairraz accessible with assistance if you pass opposite the PGHM
and turn right. 3 steps to enter the building.
ACCESSING SPORTS
Sports Centre : swimming pool: 1 parking place, pool, changing rooms, toilets accessible
and adapted. 1 weel chair to enter the pool. Gymnasium-Fitness centre accessible, but you
must first go to the main desk.
Guides Companies : Qualified companions and guides.
Ski schools ESF : Qualified Instructors. Welcome desk at Chamonix sud, and Argentiere
and Bellevue les Houches : accessibles.
Indoor skating : Accessible via the bar “la lucarne” situated at the side. Handicapped toilets.
Access to public changing area and skate hire.
Paraglider landing site: Accessible if accompanied
It is a path (start of the footpath and mountain bike track in summer and the start of the
cross-country ski tracks in the winter).
Tennis courts/covered tennis courts: Accessible. 1 WC accessible and adapted, but one
step to enter the changing rooms. Also, in order to get to the entrance it is necessary to go
via the promenade du Fori, along the Arve, which is the flat path.
Cross country ski centre: Slopes are accessible but you need to be accompanied if you
want to go go to the office because there are several steps.
Boules pitches: Accessible except for the café and the toilettes.
Summer toboggan and Forest of Adventure: Not recommended unless well assisted. Bar
restaurant and WC accessible and adapted.
Maison de la montagne (mountain Information centre : sloping pavement for access to the
front of the building. The entrance hall is inaccessible (Guides Office, High Mountain Office
and Ski school inaccessible).
CAF (French alpine club): inacessible
Association handi’cap Mont-Blanc : Tel :06 50 42 90 23
Charlotte will drive you , non skiers, handi people, seniors on a tandem ski
Renting equipment below condition
[email protected]
LOISIRS ASSIS EVASION
An association which develops and provides a framework for activities in the open air, in the
mountains for handicapped persons with a motor deficiency, visual, auditory or mental
impairment, and their helpers, supported by mountain professionals.
Summer, accompaniment of individuals or groups for :
• outings in the mountains
• climbing and adventure parks
• high mountain activities
• paragliding in tandem flights
• off-road wheelchairs and joëlettes
These activities are accessible to people with visual, audio, mental or motor*
handicap.
* for these latter, the type of activity depends upon the capability of the individual and the
nature of the handicap.
Winter, accompaniment of individuals or groups for seated skiing:
• beginners or experienced skier courses
• skiing à la carte
• private courses
• off-piste, Vallée Blanche, and Heliski
These activities are accessible to people with visual, audio, mental or motor handicap.
Contact: 06 73 39 81 78
Website : www.loisirs-assis-evasion.com
EMERGENCY AND HEALTH
Kidney Dialysis : at the Sallanches hospital. Accessible.
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 22 00
Hospital : Accessible. Toilets adapted, lifts +2 reserved parking places.
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 84 00
Emergency service from : 8am to 8pm from Christmas to Easter and from 15th of july to end
of august.
Medical Analysis Laboratory : Accessible but not the toilets.
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 07 25
MAPA (Retirement home) : Accessible. Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 89 90
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
• Dr Bettin Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 54 00 67
330, route du Plagnolet , Argentière.
Accessible
• Dr Hurry Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 54 08 55
125, rue Straton , Argentière.
Accessible
• Dr Fontaine Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 03 26
52, rue de l’hôtel de ville
2 steps, then lift.
• Dr Poccard-Chapuis Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 69 59
10, ave du Mont Blanc
2 steps then narrow lift.
MEDICARE HOUSE
509 rte des Pèlerins
Accessible, parking and toilets
• Drs Cadot et Richard Tel. 04 50 55 80 55 sport médicine
• Drs Agrumi et Vallençant Tel. 04 50 55 80 55
• Dr Roure Tel : 04 50 53 54 83 cardiology
• Drs Ivanova et Waksmann Tel :04 50 53 08 16 gynécology
• Dr Blein Tel : 04 50 53 52 11 ophtalmology
• Dr Jignet Tel : 04 50 53 80 55 psychiatry
MASSEURS PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
• Maison de la santé - 509 route des Pèlérins: Tel 04 50 53 07 21
4 physiotherapists
• Mollier Tel : 04 50 53 25 09 - 260, rue du Lyret accessible ; parking place for
handicapped just outside.
•Physiotherapist clinic : in les Praz 366 route des lacs Tel :04 50 93 85 57
•Malalapapatte clinic :Tel : 04 50 53 23 11 122 place E Desailloud Accessible with the
help of the physiotherapist
Osteopaths
• Charlet Tel : 06 86 69 58 46 - accessible access without snow in winter.
19 impasse de la Motte – Argentière
NURSING SERVICES AND
List available at the Chamonix Tourist Office or on our website “www.chamonix.com” in
“directory”.
PHARMACIES
CHAMONIX
• Du Mont-Blanc
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 12 61
1, place de l’Église,
accessible.
• Aiguille du Midi
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 40 93
262, avenue Aiguille du Midi.
accessible.
• Des Alpes
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 15 45
47, rue du Docteur Paccard. 1 step.
accessible if accompanied.
• De la Vallée
Tel. 0033 (0)4 50 53 13 69
124, rue Joseph Vallot.
1 step to mount (pavement) then accessible
• Des Pèlerins
Tel. 04 50 53 13 55
Place des séracs
Accessible
ARGENTIERE
• D’Argentière
Tel.0033(0)4 50 54 00 37
39 route du village
Accessible by a ramp
LES HOUCHES
• De l’Arve
Tel. 0033(4) 50 54 40 24
746 av des Alpages
Easy access
EXPLORING THE VALLEY
SERVOZ
Maison de l’alpage: inside the Maison de l’alpage you will find the tourist office, the post
office, and the itinério exhibition. Everything is accessible except the librairy which is on the
1st floor.
St Loup’s church : a baroque church.
Le vieux Servoz : you can join the old village with its traditional houses, its old bake ovens.
LES HOUCHES
St Jean Baptiste church: a nice baroque church
Musée montagnard: a nice museum about life style, nature…
Lac des Chavants: in summertime stroll around the lake. Possibility of fishing. The bar la
guinguette is also accessible.
LES BOSSONS
Post office: accessible but a small step at the entrance. Cash desk not lowered.
Chapel: accessible with assistance (small step).
Post Office Car Park: accessible (tarmac) but no reserved places.
SNCF Car Park: accessible (tarmac) ) but no reserved places.
Ski jump: accessible with a car deposit. The parking is a bit further
LES PÉLERINS
Commercial center: accessible for all shops , apart from a few small steps.
Youth Hostel: inaccessible (no adapted rooms).
ATM : available but uncomfortable
Lac des Gaillands : spend some time by this nice lake
CHAMONIX CENTER
The Bois du Bouchet path
Inaugurated the 18th of July 2012
Adapted to all disabilities, this nice shady
walk is about 1 km long and will allow you,
alone or with your family, to discover our
natural heritage.
Located a few minutes from the center of
town, this path is punctuated by 4 stations
allowing you to learn, helped by explanatory
panels, about the world of the mountains, forest and fauna.
This educational trail is also accessible from the village of les Bois.
There, you will find a “young forest”, a testimony to the receding of the glaciers as well as
vestiges of activity of the old quarry, now disappeared, and many open windows on the
vertiginous ”aiguilles de Chamonix.
CIMBO AND FTT TRACK PLANPRAZ - CHAMONIX
Panoramic itinerary above the Chamonix valley, viewing Mont Blanc. Easy path with no
particular difficulty.
Duration : 45mn
Height difference : 920m
Level : easy
Going out the gondola, go behind the restaurant direction Vallorcine. The track turns 1 km
further just in front of the chair-lift. The final part is easy rolling.
In town you can easily use chemin du Fori, chemin des cristalliers.
LES PRAZ DE CHAMONIX
Post Office car park : 1 reserved space.
Flégère Car Park : No reserved space but it is tarmac and of very large capacity, so you can
park quite easily
ADMR (Home assistance, meals on wheels etc) : inaccessible.
Grocer's : inaccessible.
Newsagent/tobacconist : inaccessible.
Public Toilets : inaccessible
Trolling on the way to the Paradis des Praz in summer, nice place in the woods with games
for children.
LES TINES
Parking at the Chapel : accessible (tarmac) but no reserved spaces.
Chapel : inaccessible.
ARGENTIÈRE
Doctors : 125, rue Charlet Straton et 330, route du Plagnolet. Accessible.
Sports club : accessible.
Physiotherapist : accessible.
Sports Club/ Tourist Office car park : 1 space.
Station car park : 2 reserved spaces.
Supermarket ( Marché U) : accessible with space reserved at the side.
Maison de la Montagne (Ski school, Guides office) : accessible but one small step.
Tourist Office : accessible but 2 heavy doors opening outwards.. Toilet adapted.
Entrance accessible at the side if accompanied.
Cemetery : accessible from the sides.
Protestant Chapel : inaccessible.
Maison du village: Accessible, in this house you will find the town hall, the post office, an
exhibition area.
Dentist : inaccessible.
Church : inaccessible.
Grocer's (local products ) : inaccessible.
Gendarmerie (winter opening only) : inaccessible.
Cemetery car park : inaccessible. Gravel + slope.
Pharmacy : inaccessible.
N.B : MOST OF THE PAVEMENTS ARE INACCESSIBLE IN ARGENTIÈRE,
AS A RESULT, PART OF THE SERVICES AND SHOPS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE
MONTROC
Station car park : accessible but no reserved spaces.
Information Point : accessible if accompanied, not lowered.
LE TOUR
Car Park on the Le Tour glacier side : accessible. 1 space reserved at the top of the car
park.
Information Point: accessible but the board is not lowered.
Ski school: inaccessible.
Chapels at the top and bottom of the village: inaccessible.
Car park on the Col des Montets/ Aiguilles Rouges side: inaccessible.
Public Toilets: inaccessible.
COL DES MONTETS
Nature trail (Botanic route): accessible only by joëlette if well assisted (steep path).
Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve chalet: inaccessible because of the 5 steps at the entrance.
BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY: REACHING THE
SUMMITS
FROM CHAMONIX CENTER
50% DISCOUNT on the daily pass or on the excursion ticket to the top on
presentation of your card on all the lifts
AIGUILLE DU MIDI
Site accessible except for the ticket office windows. You can access the summit
of the Aiguille du Midi. The passage from the first stage to the second
stage can be made without any real difficulty. However, it is not possible for
you to stop at the Plan de l’Aiguille if you are unaccompanied, (stairs to get to
the cafe). Once you have reached the second level you will have access to
the Belvédère Rébuffat, the summit terrace 3842m and the “walking on air” to get an
adrenaline buzz.
WARNING : YOU CANNOT GET OVER THE GÉANT GLACIER VIA
THE MONT-BLANC PANORAMIC CABLE CAR TO GET TO HELBRONNER POINT IN ITALY (for
reasons of safety).
PLANPRAZ- LE BRÉVENT : Accessible
MONTENVERS TRAIN - MER DE GLACE
Site accessible, except the “ bar Panoramic ” and the ice cave.
One accessible and lowered ticket desk. Portable ramps for getting onto the
train: by request.
Telephone in advance if you are in a group. You will need to sign a disclaimer.
Once there, the terrace, the cafe “ buffet de la Gare ” (access at the side), the
official Montenvers shop, the snackbar “ Le Margot ” are accessible, as is the
crystal gallery and the Grand Hôtel du Montenvers.
Site accredited Accueil Handicapés (Handicap Reception)
LES PLANARDS
accessible if accompanied because of the steep slope and gravel at the start of the chair lift
FROM CHAMONIX VALLEY
DOMAINE DE BALME
Cash desk inaccessible. To get to the lift cabins (first stage), go along the right
hand side of the ticket office (very steep slope). Then there is an automatic
ramp.
You will need to fold up your wheel chair in order to get into the cabins.
When you arrive at the end of the first stage, there is a short descent on gravel.
The “ Chalet de Charamillon ” is accessible if accompanied (because there is a
step to get onto the terrace). There are also adapted toilets (access at the base of
the building). The start of the chair lift to get to the Col de Balme (second
stage) is accessible, but the arrival cannot be managed without help because
there are 5-6 steps to get to the path which leads to the Col de Balme. Once you
have overcome this obstacle you can get to the Col de Balme by the footpath if
you are accompanied.
FLÉGÈRE-INDEX :Inaccessible.
LOGNAN -LES GRANDS MONTETS
The ski area of Lognan is now accessible thanks to an access ramp, a bit
steep and not certified.To use this ramp, the presence of a compagnion is
necessary. The ski area is accessible for uniskis except for the Grand Montets
cable-car.
LE PRARION : Accessibility in Les Houches.
BELLEVUE : Inaccessible
TRAMWAU DU MONT- BLANC :
2 wheel chairs by train
Accessibility from « Le Fayet »
EATING OUT
TOWN CENTRE
• Albert Premier - 38, route du Bouchet. Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 05 09
• Mont-Blanc - 62 allée du Majestic Tel : 04 50 55 35 46
• La Maison Carrier - 44, route du Bouchet : accessible but one step at the
entrance. Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 00 03
• Le Vista Panoramic restaurant -79, avenue du Mont-BlancTel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 99 60. Carrefull : toilets are not adapted.
• McDonald's - avenue Michel Croz- Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 31 13
• Bistrot - 151 avenue de l’aiguille du Midi- Tel : 00333 (0)4 50 53 57 64
• La Lucarne - 121, route de la Patinoire- Tel 0033 (0)4 50 53 20 43
• Le A - 270 avenue de Courmayeur - Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 55 90 93
• Le Bois Prin -69 Chemin de l’Hermine- Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 35 51
• Le Dru - 25 avenue Ravanel le Rouge- Tel 0033 (0)4 50 53 33 06
• Chez Constant - 24 avenue Ravanel le rouge- Tel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 96 74
• Le Vertical - 100 place de l’Aiguille du MidiTel : 0033 (0)4 50 53 22 75/ 0033 (0)4 50 54 24 79
LE LAVANCHER
• Le Rosebud - 705, route du chapeau - Tel :0033 (0)4 50 54 03 76
LES PRAZ
• La Cabane- Route du Golf- Tel: 0033 (0)4 50 53 23 27
Those restaurants are accessible and have adapted toilets
SUGGESTIONS
Document to return to : Office de Tourisme
85, place du Triangle de l’Amitié BP 25
74401 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC cédex
Fax : 00 33 (0)4 50 53 58 90
e-mail : info@chamonix.