Chamonix with kids: family things to do

High-altitude lake at 2,352 m in the Aiguilles Rouges reserve, facing Mont-Blanc massif. Access via Flégère or Col des Montets, Chamonix.

High mountain lake at 2,275 m in the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve. Free access via trail from Planpraz, 3h30 round trip. Fishing permitted, distinctive crescent shape.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, a multi-sector valley at the foot of Mont-Blanc: Brévent-Flégère, Grands Montets, Le Tour-Balme, Les Houches, from 1035 to 3300 m. Ski areas, access and practical information.

Les Houches, a village resort at the entrance to the Chamonix valley (Haute-Savoie): the Prarion and Bellevue sectors, forest skiing, the Kandahar and views of Mont-Blanc.

Les Planards, Chamonix's big leisure park: a four-season alpine coaster from age 3, 13 attractions from age 1, and a beginners' ski area in winter, 5 minutes from the centre. Access, seasons and verified information.

Richard-Bozon Sports Centre in Chamonix: 60x30 m covered Olympic rink and 26x56 m outdoor rink open in winter, at the foot of Mont-Blanc.