If you go
If you go . . .
Where to stay
Auberge Le Beau Site
Rue de l’Église
74310 Les Houches
011-33-(0)4-50-55-51-16
Eighteen rooms, many with balconies. Outdoor pool, great restaurant. Ask for upper-floor room. Doubles in summer from $115.
Hotel-Restaurant Chris-tal
242 Avenue des Alpages
74310 Les Houches
011-33-(0)4-50-54-50-55
Twenty-three rooms. Indoor pool, sauna, restaurant. Summer doubles (three-night minimum) from $96.
Where to eat
Le Cap Horn
78 Rue des Moulins
74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
011-33-(0)4-50-21-80-80
A “contemporary’’ fusion restaurant with terrace view of the Alps. Two three-course menus: $28.75 for the “traditional’’ and a more eclectic $36.25 Cap Horn menu.
Restaurant Le Pèle
Rue de l’Église
74310 Les Houches
011-33-(0)4-50-55-51-16
Dinner served in flower-laden garden. Excellent food, beautifully presented. A la carte main dishes ranged from $26 to $35.
What to do
In winter, Chamonix is a world-famous ski town. In summer, it’s about all else outdoors. Whether you love hiking, climbing, paragliding, mountain biking, rafting, or weeklong mountaineering treks, you can find them here. Start at Chamonix Office of Tourism at 85 Place du Triangle de l’Amitié (011-33-04-50-53-00-24, www.chamonix.com). Then cross the street to Cham’ Adventure at 190 Place de l’Église (011-33-04-50-53-55-70, www.cham-aventure.com.) It offers one-stop shopping for a wide range of outdoor options.
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