Guidebook for Servoz
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Kloven van Diosaz
181 All. des GorgesSuper walk up through the gorge - I will post some photos!
We always use Cyprien Sports for our ski/snowboard and boot hire. They are so friendly and welcoming I have never even tried anywhere else! It is cheaper for me to hire the kids things each year...
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Cyprien Sports Skimium
244 Rue de l'EssertWe always use Cyprien Sports for our ski/snowboard and boot hire. They are so friendly and welcoming I have never even tried anywhere else! It is cheaper for me to hire the kids things each year...
Super U
117 Rue Joseph Vallotnearest big supermarket
Carrefour Contact
38 Rue des Fontainesalso a good supermarket, but smaller
good indoor patinoire - see an ice hockey match if you can!
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Patinoire de Chamonix
165 Rte de la Patinoiregood indoor patinoire - see an ice hockey match if you can!
Best place for apres ski...bums wiggling in the windows from 6pm
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Chambre Neuf
272 Av. Michel CrozBest place for apres ski...bums wiggling in the windows from 6pm
chamonix pool has skylights so you can swim and look at the mountains
69 locals raden deze aan
Centre Sportif Richard Bozon
214 Av. de la Plagechamonix pool has skylights so you can swim and look at the mountains
massive hypermarket - you could stop here before you arrive. also cheap petrol
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Carrefour Sallanches
1751 Av. de Genèvemassive hypermarket - you could stop here before you arrive. also cheap petrol
Good bar, great food, free pool table, next to a beautiful lake and outdoor climbing wall. Welcomes kids
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Le Vert Hôtel
964 Rte des GaillandsGood bar, great food, free pool table, next to a beautiful lake and outdoor climbing wall. Welcomes kids
free supervised indoor play area for kids (they even have a kitchen and a sleeping room!) ON Plaine joux pistes
Mairie - garderie les Lutins
200 Rte de Plaine Jouxfree supervised indoor play area for kids (they even have a kitchen and a sleeping room!) ON Plaine joux pistes
Lac Vert
stunning green lake (not winter season)
beautiful view of mont blanc from a beautiful lake which has lifeguards and play areas in summer. great to walk dogs in winter
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Lac de Passy
beautiful view of mont blanc from a beautiful lake which has lifeguards and play areas in summer. great to walk dogs in winter
Food Scene
My favourite restaurant in the whole of the valley. Superb high end French fusion food and at realistic prices. The owner is alo very very friendly and speaks English
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Auberge Les Gorges de la Diosaz
81 route du MontMy favourite restaurant in the whole of the valley. Superb high end French fusion food and at realistic prices. The owner is alo very very friendly and speaks English
Elevation 1904
259 Av. Michel CrozHeart of the action at night
Satsuki
288 Rue Joseph Vallotquick, polite and the food is good
MOÖ bar cuisine
239 Av. Michel Crozswedish owned, friendly bar. great bar food and cocktails
Recently bought and refurbished. Decent French food and good atmosphere. Sun terrrace for apero (drinks are a bit pricey!)
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Restaurant La Sauvageonne
1 Rue du BouchetRecently bought and refurbished. Decent French food and good atmosphere. Sun terrrace for apero (drinks are a bit pricey!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun restaurant, English owned, good for children (she keeps toys for them to play with and there is room outside) underneath the telecabine in town
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Kitsch Inn
77 Pl. de la FruitièreFun restaurant, English owned, good for children (she keeps toys for them to play with and there is room outside) underneath the telecabine in town
Langley hotel gustavia
272 Av. Michel CrozChambre 9 has a great restaurant, but it is THE places for apres ski
Cute little bar with very friendly staff. Inexpensive drinks and lots of different things over each month
Chez Max
95 Rue du BouchetCute little bar with very friendly staff. Inexpensive drinks and lots of different things over each month
Maison des Artistes
84 Chem. de la Tournetteamazing building and great little Jazz Bar
Avante garde fun for all the family! Folie Douce has live music and acts every evening. It starts of OK for families and ends up an absolute (adult-only) riot!
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La Folie Douce Hotels Chamonix
823 All. Recteur PayotAvante garde fun for all the family! Folie Douce has live music and acts every evening. It starts of OK for families and ends up an absolute (adult-only) riot!
Shopping
Super U
117 Rue Joseph Vallotcheapest supermarket in chamonix
Super U et Drive
956 Av. des Alpagesclosest supermarnet with car park
Intermarché Super
easy to find supermarket with petrol station
Our local shop is definitely NOT open from 8 until 8! Most days it is 7.30am until 12 and then 5pm until 7. But it changes like the wind and you need to check...
It does have everything you need if you can't make it to a supermarket and it is not expensive either
8 à Huit
54 Rue du BouchetOur local shop is definitely NOT open from 8 until 8! Most days it is 7.30am until 12 and then 5pm until 7. But it changes like the wind and you need to check...
It does have everything you need if you can't make it to a supermarket and it is not expensive either
Geneva is a compact little city, with everything you'd expect to find. Plus a great lake and lovely parks
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Geneva
Geneva is a compact little city, with everything you'd expect to find. Plus a great lake and lovely parks
Entertainment & Activities
Buffalo Grill
Route Nationale 5bowling alley and laser game
Paid for park, with all the local wildlife easy to see. The Marmozets are our favourite. Great place to stroll around with families. Beautiful views across the valley to Mont Blanc.
If you don't want a long walk, keep driving as there is nearly always a space at the top! (Summer only)
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Merlet Park
2495 Chem. de MerletPaid for park, with all the local wildlife easy to see. The Marmozets are our favourite. Great place to stroll around with families. Beautiful views across the valley to Mont Blanc.
If you don't want a long walk, keep driving as there is nearly always a space at the top! (Summer only)
Off the chart apres ski on top of the pistes of Megeve/St Gervais. Hard to get down from afterwards - so be careful!
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La Folie Douce St Gervais
Télésiège Mont-JouxOff the chart apres ski on top of the pistes of Megeve/St Gervais. Hard to get down from afterwards - so be careful!
Les Thermes De Saint-Gervais
355 All. du Dr LépinayMedicinal spa, with natural sulphur springs
Fab spa that on Friday evenings does nibbles and drinks. A lovely way to relax
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QC Terme Chamonix
480 Prom. du ForiFab spa that on Friday evenings does nibbles and drinks. A lovely way to relax
Fabulous lake with walk/bike track around it. Lovely beach, with lifeguards during the summer holidays. A leafy park area with barbeques ready to use, entertainment for children and a great play park for little ones.
Beautiful for a walk even in winter
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Lac de Passy
Fabulous lake with walk/bike track around it. Lovely beach, with lifeguards during the summer holidays. A leafy park area with barbeques ready to use, entertainment for children and a great play park for little ones.
Beautiful for a walk even in winter
Parks & Nature
Merlet Park
2495 Chem. de Merletindigenous animals and beautiful scenery SUMMER ONLY
Cascade du Dard
anyone can do this hiking trail
Quiet lake for the summer season, with very few tourists as it is not well known. There is a fishing lake, water sports lake and swimming lake. There is also a cafe during high-season.
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Lac des Ilettes
Quiet lake for the summer season, with very few tourists as it is not well known. There is a fishing lake, water sports lake and swimming lake. There is also a cafe during high-season.
Arts & Culture
Musée Alpin Chamonix
89 Av. Michel CrozMusée des Cristaux
615 All. Recteur Payot