Les Houches - Servoz - Summer [ Leisure ]

In summer as in winter, the resorts of Les Houches & Servoz offer a multitude of sporting activities allowing you to discover the mountains in every dimension…

For few hours or for the day, or simply return to admire a breathtaking panorama, the gondola of Prarion and cablecar of Bellevue are open this summer.
From the 14th, discover a panorama takes your breath away, 360° for your pleasure !
Starting Points for a multitude of walking and hiking accessible to everyone, you can find more information about these two lifts, and their prices by clicking here

With state qualified instructors, discovery or tandem flights, initiation or perfection courses, trip...
Introduction flight from 70€ / Bi place flight taking off from Prarion : 110€ / From Grands montets : 169€
Aiguille du Midi : 239€ / Introductory or advance courses from 450€

NEW
The third edition of "Free flights in Pays du Mont Blanc" leaflet is finish .
To download, click here

OLCA FLY
Specialised instructors for paragliding, they are equally passionate about sharing their sport with the physically handicapped and are stata qualified instructors with special "wheel chair" qualification.
Tel : 06 98 31 79 37 or 06 18 48 39 83
E mail : olca.fly@hotmail.fr
Website : http://www.olcafly.com

Eddy BARDIN
34 chemin du Rocher Fendu
74310 LES HOUCHES
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 58 75 78 or 06 09 92 83 20
E-mail : eddybardin@gmail.com

LES AILES DU MONT BLANC
Paraglinding school of Sandie Cochepain, world champion in 1997/2000.
24 avenue de la plage
74400 CHAMONIX
Tel : 06 20 46 55 57 or +33 (0)4 50 53 96 72
E-mail :info@lesailesdumontblanc.com
Website : http://www.lesailesdumontblanc.com

EVOLUTION 2 PARAPENTE

Adventure school
Tel. at Les Houches : +33 (0)4 50 55 53 54
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 55 91 33
E-mail : planning@evolution2.com
Website : www.evolution2.com

SUMMITS
Le Mummery
27, allée du Savoy
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 53 50 14 or 06 84 01 26 00
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 55 94 16
E-mail : summits@summits.fr
Website : http://www.summits.fr

The paragliding club of the Valley "Les Grattes ciel" have their own website
http://www.lesgratteciel.org
You can visit it, give information or your flight experience, ask questions, join the forum...

With a specialized guide, get off river with rafting or Hydrospeed, waterfalls rappelling, slide, jump in the basins. Under the sun, dross and laughter.

CHAM' AVENTURE
Maison de la Montagne
190 place de l'Eglise - 74400 CHAMONIX
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 53 55 70
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 53 48 04
E-mail : info@cham.aventure.com
Website : http://www.cham-aventure.com

EVOLUTION 2 - Adventure school
Informations and booking at Cyprien Sports
224 route des Esserts - 74310 Les Houches
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 55 53 57
E-mail : planning@evolution2.com
Website : http://www.evolution2.com

ADVENTURE CANYONING ESCALADE - Jean Ladurelle
Informations and booking at Cyprien Sports
Auberge le Crêt - 74310 Les Houches
Tel / Fax : +33 (0)4 50 55 52 27 or 06 10 67 30 02
E-mail : aubergelecret@wanadoo.fr
Website : http://www.aubergelecret.com

MOUTAIN BIKING

Routes:
The tourist offices of Les Houches and Servoz have map at your disposal. The gondola of Prarion and the Tramway of Mont Blanc can be combined and permitted to have nearly than 1500 metres of cumulative descent

Experienced mountain bikers are asked to respect the basic rules of respect and safety put into place by the village, towards pedestrians and other users. Please stay on the suggested trails to preserve the natural environment

The guide company of Chamonix, Evolution 2 and Sport Spirit organise outings and internships.

Rental :
You can rent equipment in few specialised sports shop.

- Sport Spirit Cycles (Saint Antoine) : Specialist in cylcing road and mountain bikes
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 53 43 42
- Cyprien Sports (L'Essert)
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 41 02
- Balmat Sports (Les Chavants)
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 22 48

CHAMONIX MONT BLANC HELICOPTER

Visit the summits safely by giving yourself an experience of a lifetime? Flights from 10 to 30 minutes to admire the most beautiful summits in the Alps. Flight times depend on weather conditions. Prices from 65 € to 190 € per person. (mini. 6 people.)
At your disposal to organise groups.
BP 39 - 74400 Les Praz de Chamonix
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 13 82 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 54 13 89
E-mail: info@chamonix-helico.fr
Website : http://www.chamonix-helico.fr

- FORET DU MONT BLANC at Coupeau

70 activities taking you from tree to tree in the 3 hectare park in front of the Mont Blanc massif.
You will be introduced to the activities and supervision by a professional, technical equipment provided.
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
Open every day from 9h30 to 7h - Last departure 4h30 pm.
Tariff :
Adult: 20€ - Reduction for group and guest card : 18€.
Night by reservation only

- TYROLIENNE AVENTURE at Coupeau

Glide from tree to tree during this hour long tyrolinne tree top adventure. .
Height restrictions apply : mini 1m45 and under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Tariff :
Tour adult : 8€ and junior (-16 years old) : 7€

- KID AVENTURE at Chavants

A tree top adventure with the children from 4 to 9's attached by rope and harness on a continuous safety line. 1h à 1h30.
Height restrictions apply : mini 0.95m
Open every day from 10am to 6pm
Tariff :
12 €

Contact :
Indiana'ventures
2185 route de Coupeau - 74310 Les Houches
Tel : 06 62 67 28 51
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 74 01 88
E-mail : infos@arbreaventure-montblanc.com
Website : http://www.indianaventures.com

Fishing licenses for rivers and mountain lakes of Haute Savoie (Savoy reciprocity with possible), for sale at the cottage fishing and at the tourist office of Servoz.
Fishing guide available in our offices or on the spot

At Les Houches :
Opening of fishing at the Lake Chavants from the 15th of April to the 15th of October
Every day except on Monday and Tuesday, from 9am to 12pm and from 3 to 7pm.
Cards to take on the spot (8€ per kilo).
Fishing rods and bait can be hired on site
2 disables ramps in place
Contact : 06 80 64 51 82

At Servoz :

Fishing in lakes or rivers (Diosaz, Souay, Lac Vert)
Sale of fishing permits from the Tourist Office
Contact : 06 80 36 70 76 or at the toursit office on +33 (0)4 50 47 21 68

"NEW" - Fishing in the mountain with Evolution 2
Informations at Cyprien sports on +33 (0)4 50 55 53 57
or by mail : planning@evolution2.com
One day for 1 or 2 people = 275€ (equipment provided) / 60€ per person extra.

Situated at 1562 m, in front of the Mont Blanc,face au Mont-Blanc, the animal park of Merlet is a magnificent 20 hectares park where live mountain ibex, chamois, marmots and deer roam in freedom
Video projection about alpine fauna.
Exhibitions

Open from the 1st of may to the 30th of september.
May, june and september : every day except monday, from 9h30 to 7h30
Juilly and august : every day from 9h30 to 7h30

Tariff :
Adult : 5€
Children (from 4 to 12's) : 3€
Group reduction on booking

Contact :
Parc animalier de merlet
Coupeau - 74310 Les Houches
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 53 47 89
Website : http://www.parcdemerlet.com

This protected natural site offers you a steady stroll up through the gorges via its landscaped forest side trails
Open from may to october, from 9h30 to 5h
in juilly and august, from 9am to 6pm
Picnic area and snack bar
Duration : 1h30 go and back

Tariff :
Entry adult : 5€
Entry children: 3,50€
Reduction adult : 4.50€
Reduction children : 3.20€

Contact :
Les Gorges de la Diosaz - 74310 Servoz
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 21 13
E-mail : spencermugnier@aol.com
Website : http://www.gorgesdeladiosaz.com

During the one hour guided visit you will discover this noble canine race and their prestigious history.

Visit :
Every day except sunday morning and monday morning.
During july and august, from 10 to 11h30 am, and from 2h30 to 6pm
During the other periods, from 10 to 11h30 am, and from 2 to 5pm
Tariff adult : 4,30€ - Children (5/12's) : 3 € - Group from 15 people

Educational and different, discover nature with man's best friend. Mett the husky pack and find out more about the activity of the musher. Outings harnessed to the dogs then canine husbandry on the return
Activity from the end of june to the end of august - Duration : 2h

Outings with the donkeys to Chavants and Vaudagne
Weekly outings and portage on demand.

Tariff :
Short stroll : 6 €
1h outing : 11 €
1/2 day : 34 €
Day : 56 €

Contact :
55 chemin du vieux Four à Vaudagne
74310 LES HOUCHES
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 26 18

PAYOT FARM - GOATS

This summer, Pascal and his goats are in the alpine meadows. However, his local produce can still be purchased directly at the farm on tuesday and friday, from 4 to 7pm

Contact :
Pascal PAYOT
427 route du Pont - 74310 Les Houches
Tel : 06 87 41 71 57
Website : http://www.lafermeapayot.com

An indoor climbing arena with a surface 1250m² holding over 100 routes for all levels

Equipement hire
Introduction courses, courses lasting a day or a week

Children course
For children from 4 years old during holidays

Open :
From monday to friday, from 2 to 10pmh
Saturday, from 2 to 9pm
Sunday and day of, from 2 to 8pm
In case of bad weather, the hall will open from 9am (only in july and august)

Tariff :
Adult : 12.50€
Junior (12/16's) : 9.50€
Children (5/11's) : 7€

Contact :
Mont Blanc escalade
Les Trabets - 74310 Les Houches
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 76 48
Fax : +33 (0)4 50 54 76 49
E-mail : mbescalade@orange.fr
Website : http://www.montblancescalade.com

Nordic walking is a sport suitable for all and which is practiced during all the year
This sport is especially recommended for people with weight problems or articulation, to senior citizens and to those who have no physical training.

Tracks and exits themes (fauna, flora, geology), to discover the hidden face of Les Houches.

Contact :
Philippe GAUBERT
Tel : 06 78 50 03 96 or +33 (0)4 50 54 51 02
E-mail : philippe.gaubert4@wanadoo.fr

At Les Houches :
Secretary's office open from 9 to 12 and from 3 to 7h30 pm
+33 (0)4 50 54 43 37
Court hire. Adult and child lessons for all levels. Private lessons

At Servoz :
2 courses, information and booking at the tourist office.
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 47 21 68

Website
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 54 52 64 or President : +33 (0)4 50 54 47 23
Cover bowling at the "espace Olca".

Open :
From november to april, wednesday, thursday, saturday and sunday, from 2 to 8pm
In summer, outside bowling at the ice ring of Les Houches, or in the bowlingl at the "espace Olca
Competitions every sunday

LEASURE AREA AT CHAVANTS

Permanent park at Chavants : children's game, beach volleyball, fitness trail, outdoor climbing wall, picnic tables...

Morning
Monday : Les Houches (high season only)
Tuesday : Aoste (Italy) / Annecy old town
Wednesday : Courmayeur (Italy)
Thursday : Saint Gervais
Friday : Megève / Annecy old town
Saturday : Chamonix / Sallanches
Sunday : Annecy old town