Solo travel

One of the most beautiful places I’ve seen! From the train ride in, you know its going to be amazing, seeing the mountains and crystal clear rivers. I was here in the off-season (September) so did not do any skiing, but I took the Téléphérique Aiguille du Midi (tram that takes you up the highest points of the Alps). It was around €80, and if you’re not afraid of heights, I 100% recommend this. You get amazing views, you can walk around and hike on some trails at super high points, they have little museum about all the people who did extreme climbing and sports there, and there’s a cafe. I found the people in this village very welcoming, you will want to learn some French if possible. And i felt safe even though it was not so busy. I stayed at Hotel de L’arve, it was not expensive and it was very cozy. I was able to get everywhere by walking (train station, attractions, restaurants)

Couple travel

We went hiking there for a long weekend and it was really great! Of course, the raclette and fondues were an unforgettable bonus, but above all the landscapes are magnificent (no surprise with Mont Blanc) and really make you want to go back.

Solo travel

Chamonix is pretty safe for women and families. It's basically the skiing place for rich people all over the world, so it is very expensive to do snow sports, but there are other activities like the swimming pool and sports facilities, eating fondue and hiking or sightseeing in the downtown.

chamonix is a little village in the french alps, everyone knows each other. i have hitchhiked a lot during the day and have always felt safe, and have usually also found someone to pick me up after five to ten minutes. i also know multiple prople who hitchhike at night, and while i have never tried it, it seems also safe. overall, the people are just generally and honestly nice, everyone i’ve met is super helpful and friendly.