Chamonix in Summer — What to Do Beyond Hiking

Chamonix in summer means one thing to most people. Hiking. Boots, poles, steep paths, burning quads. It's magnificent. It's also not for everyone.

Maybe you're not a hiker. Maybe you've done the classic trails and want something different. Maybe you're travelling with people who have different fitness levels and need an activity that works for everyone at once.

E-biking in Chamonix is that activity.

Here's why it works when hiking doesn't.

The ascent is handled

The e-bike's motor takes the gradient out of the equation. You still move, you still feel the mountain, but you're not suffering up a switchback for two hours before the view appears. The view appears because you rode to it, and you're still smiling when you get there.

You cover more ground

A hiker's day in Chamonix covers 10 to 15km on a good day. An e-bike day covers the same distance in half the time — which means more stops, more viewpoints, more buvettes, more valley.

You go places hikers don't

The trail network in Chamonix is vast, but most hikers stick to the same routes. On an e-bike, you access forest paths, alpage tracks and mountain corridors that most visitors never find. That's where Chamonix gets quiet.

No experience needed

Our three self-guided routes cover all levels — Beginner, Intermediate and Expert. Our team briefs you before you leave. You ride with a GPX track on your phone and a paper map in your pocket. If you can ride a bike, you can do this.

Chamonix in summer is bigger than you think. Get on a bike and find out.

Ready to explore? Book your e-bike online — from €65, all gear included.