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Padel centre in Passy, in the Arve valley at the foot of the Mont-Blanc massif: indoor courts to play year-round, friendly club atmosphere, group and private lessons, equipment rental.
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Mont-Blanc Padel is a padel centre in Passy, in the Arve valley, very close to the Mont-Blanc massif. The club offers several indoor courts — allowing year-round, all-weather play — with glass walls, changing rooms and a friendly reception. Padel, a racquet sport mixing tennis and squash, is typically played in doubles on a 10 × 20 m court enclosed by glass and mesh.
Who is it for? The centre suits beginners (group intro lessons, racquet rental) as well as experienced players (free booking, tournaments, intermediate/advanced levels). Private lessons with a coach, children's/teen camps during school holidays, corporate events and birthdays are also available. Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports, accessible and fun, ideal for friend groups.
Booking and good to know. Online booking (via padel apps like TeniUp or directly with the club) strongly recommended, especially evenings and weekends. Prices around €20-30/hour for court rental (shared between 4 players), with hour passes and subscriptions. Racquet rental available (~€5). The centre is near Passy, accessible by car (free parking) from Sallanches/Le Fayet or Saint-Gervais.
From Sallanches/Le Fayet ~10 min via the Arve valley. From Chamonix ~20-25 min via A40. Free parking.
Open in MapsRegional buses in the Arve valley. Stop near Passy.
Open in MapsCycle paths along the Arve. Bike parking nearby.
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Parking checked on 2026-06-15 · © les contributeurs d'OpenStreetMap sous licence ODbL
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Padel is a fast-growing racquet sport, a mix of tennis and squash. It's played in doubles on a 10 × 20 m court enclosed by glass and mesh that players can use to bounce the ball. Accessible and very fun.
No, padel is very beginner-friendly. The basics come in one or two sessions, and the smaller court and solid (stringless) racquet make it quick to pick up.
Renting a court for 1h costs around €20-30 (shared between 4 players, so €5-7/person). Lessons from ~€15-20/person. Racquet rental ~€5. Exact 2026 prices to confirm with the club.
Booking is online via padel apps (TeniUp, etc.) or directly with the club. Strongly recommended evenings and weekends, when slots fill up fast.
Yes, the club offers racquet and ball rental (~€5). For beginners, this is ideal to try without investing in your own equipment.
Yes, the club offers group intro lessons (~€15-20/person) and private lessons with a coach to progress faster. Children/teen camps during school holidays.
Comfortable sportswear, sports shoes (ideally padel or indoor tennis shoes with non-marking soles). Water bottle recommended.
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