Guidebook for Argentiere
Drinks & Nightlife
The Office Bar
274 Rue Charlet StratonThe Aussie-run pub is the social hub of Argentiere, year-round.
Cosy local pub for apres-ski fun. Good music. Popular with the Scandinavian crowd from the nearby UCPA.
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Savoy Bar
109 Rue Charlet StratonCosy local pub for apres-ski fun. Good music. Popular with the Scandinavian crowd from the nearby UCPA.
Food Scene
Modern Alpine tapas is probably the best way to describe this great restaurant. Deconstructed tartiflette is a favourite.
214 Rue Charlet Straton
Modern Alpine tapas is probably the best way to describe this great restaurant. Deconstructed tartiflette is a favourite.
Traditional Savoie food at its best. Treat yourself to an evening walk into the woods to this beautiful old crémerie for a tasty, hearty fondue. Also open for ski-in/ski-out lunch. Booking essential.
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Restaurant La Crèmerie du Glacier
766 Chem. de la GlacièreTraditional Savoie food at its best. Treat yourself to an evening walk into the woods to this beautiful old crémerie for a tasty, hearty fondue. Also open for ski-in/ski-out lunch. Booking essential.
2 minutes from the apartment. Amazing for a quick takeaway pizza but don't miss out on the restaurant menu too. Great beers and charming staff. This place is perfect for a lazy evening out.
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Le Rencard
20 Gal Grand Roc2 minutes from the apartment. Amazing for a quick takeaway pizza but don't miss out on the restaurant menu too. Great beers and charming staff. This place is perfect for a lazy evening out.
This is how to do lunch on the mountain! Found at the bottom of Le Tour, their fixed price lunch menu is around €17 and is an ever-changing menu of superb French bistro food. Booking is essential.
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Le Café Comptoir
Chemin Rural dit du Plan de l'EnversThis is how to do lunch on the mountain! Found at the bottom of Le Tour, their fixed price lunch menu is around €17 and is an ever-changing menu of superb French bistro food. Booking is essential.
Munchies has become a bit of an institution in Chamonix and is a great restaurant for sushi and modern European food in a relaxed atmosphere. Try their duck teriyaki.
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Munchie
87 Rue des MoulinsMunchies has become a bit of an institution in Chamonix and is a great restaurant for sushi and modern European food in a relaxed atmosphere. Try their duck teriyaki.
My favourite salon de thé in the valley. Treat yourself to one of their amazing Caramelia cakes, some macarons, marshmallows or chocolate truffles. They also have a huge tea menu.
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Aux Petits Gourmands
168 Rue du Dr PaccardMy favourite salon de thé in the valley. Treat yourself to one of their amazing Caramelia cakes, some macarons, marshmallows or chocolate truffles. They also have a huge tea menu.
One of my favourite spots for a Café Gourmand - a coffee/tea/hot chocolate with a tiny tasting menu of desserts. This is a great way to end a ski session at Flegere.
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La Cabane Des Praz
23 Rte du GolfOne of my favourite spots for a Café Gourmand - a coffee/tea/hot chocolate with a tiny tasting menu of desserts. This is a great way to end a ski session at Flegere.
Michelin star restaurant with an incredible view across the valley and to Mont-Blanc. The desserts in particular are superb.
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Auberge Du Bois Prin
69 Chem. de l'HermineMichelin star restaurant with an incredible view across the valley and to Mont-Blanc. The desserts in particular are superb.
Pointe Isabelle
165 Av. Michel CrozGreat food in a boutique setting
Sightseeing
This century-old rack rail train carries you from the valley floor up to 1,913m to the Mer de Glace glacier and the Vallée Blanche. You can also descend into the glacier and walk around the ice grotto
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Gare de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station
Rue des AllobrogesThis century-old rack rail train carries you from the valley floor up to 1,913m to the Mer de Glace glacier and the Vallée Blanche. You can also descend into the glacier and walk around the ice grotto
This cable car will whisk you to 3,840m where the views (and the altitude) will take your breath away. Brave the suspended glass box, watch the mountaineers abseil from the bridge or descend the arete
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Aiguille du Midi
100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du MidiThis cable car will whisk you to 3,840m where the views (and the altitude) will take your breath away. Brave the suspended glass box, watch the mountaineers abseil from the bridge or descend the arete
Shopping
The closest and, luckily, the best rental shop in Argentiere. This is also where I choose to have my kit serviced.
SPORT 2000 STAMOS SPORTS - Location ski Argentière
The closest and, luckily, the best rental shop in Argentiere. This is also where I choose to have my kit serviced.
Everything Else
Book a guide and enjoy the most famous off-piste ski run in the world. Certainly the prettiest.
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La Vallée Blanche
Book a guide and enjoy the most famous off-piste ski run in the world. Certainly the prettiest.
A new and modern spa hotel near the Aiguille du Midi cable car. This is a nice place to unwind and get a massage.
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Heliopic Hotel & Spa
610 Rte BlancheA new and modern spa hotel near the Aiguille du Midi cable car. This is a nice place to unwind and get a massage.