The Famille Plus label

Les Houches awarded the Famille Plus label

The resort of Les Houches pampers your children and the whole family! Day nurseries, adapted activities and a wide range of events for children, teenagers and adults! Discover, share and come with your family to soak up our mountain atmosphere in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif!

There are 3 main reasons why the resort has been awarded the Famille Plus label:

• Its geographical location, a village resort in the Chamonix Valley at the foot of the Mont-Blanc range
  the foot of the Mont-Blanc range
• Its many sporting and leisure activities in a valley rich in emotion
• its wide range of activities, leisure centres and facilities for children and teenagers.
  for children and teenagers.

Summer and winter alike, the resort of Les Houches has a real policy of welcoming families and children. First exploits, first discoveries, children will have a great holiday thanks to the many activities on offer.

"Famille Plus" is the benchmark label for successful family holidays!

The resort is committed to offering a personalised welcome, activities and entertainment for all ages, smart prices, a wide range of local shops and services, and professional awareness of family expectations. 

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In summer !

It's the ultimate freedom!

There's something for everyone, from classic hikes to natural sites, gorges, mountain pastures and more...

Cycling, climbing, fishing, swimming in the Chamonix pool...
You can ride the cable cars, gondolas or cogwheel tramways to reach the summits, and discover the glaciers and the high mountains.

You can see and get up close to lots of mountain animals, chamois, ibex, deer, llamas, marmots, etc. in the magnificent Merlet animal park, go horse-riding at the Mont-Blanc riding school, and see the herds of our beautiful black cows up close.

You can have fun taking part in the many events, shows and games on offer throughout the season, enjoy a slice of blueberry tart, or honey pancakes accompanied by hot chocolate for the children and mulled wine for mum and dad...
There's never a dull moment in the mountains, it's so cool! 

In winter…

What can you do in Les Houches when you’re little, not so little, or quite grown up?
You can slide down the snowy slopes on a toboggan or skis, or take to the ice rink on skates – perhaps holding on to a cute little penguin if you need help keeping your balance – or you can try your hand at skijoëring, pulled along by a friendly horse.

You can have a snowball fight, try snow-tubing, zip-lining, or have fun with the family at the camper village at the top of the slopes.
You can spot animal footprints in the snow in the unspoilt natural surroundings or look out for the sled dogs.

You can join in the fun activities, shows and games on offer throughout the season.
Or why not sample a slice of blueberry tart or a honey-drizzled crêpe with a delicious cup of hot chocolate for the kids, or a tasty glass of mulled wine for mum and dad?

There’s always something to do in the mountains – you’ll just love it!

Le ski aux Houches

Le domaine skiable des Houches / Saint Gervais s'étend de 1000 à 1900m d'altitude. Un panorama exceptionnel à 360° sur le massif du Mont Blanc s'offre depuis le sommet du domaine. Des pistes en forêt permettent de découvrir les plaisirs de la glisse.

Tarifs, horaires et informations pratiques

Pour les débutants, la piste du Tourchet dans le centre du village est parfaite pour apprendre à glisser !

Tarifs, horaires et informations pratiques

Our partners

See the list of our Famille Plus partners in Les Houches.

Sport – activities

• Club Touristique Les Chavants
• Crèche et Halte-garderie
• Ecole du Ski Français ESF
• Compagnie des guides de Chamonix et accompagnateurs
• Centre équestre du Mont-Blanc / ski joering
• Mont-Blanc escalade
• Patinoire artificielle
• Domaine de ski débutant Le Tourchet
• L’espace luge
• Ski Camp
• Parc animalier de Merlet
• Chiens de traineaux Huskydalen
• Elevage de St Bernard
• Koalagrimpe
• Tennis Club des Houches

Culture and heritage

• Cinébus Le Grand Soir
• Musée Montagnard
• Médiathèque

Restaurants and accommodations

• La Guinguette des Chavants
• Le Kitsch'inn
• Les Campanules
• Le Rocky Pop Hotel
• Gîte Michel Fagot
• Le Hameau de Pierre Blanche
• Les Chalets d'Elena
• La Cha

Sports shops

• Balmat Sports
• Cyprien Sports
• Battendier Sports

Coronavirus Covid-19 Information – Famille Plus Label

Famille Plus is doing all it can to protect the health and safety of families on holiday

Destinations awarded the Famille Plus label have undertaken to offer the best possible welcome for families, in application of the national recommendations from the French Health Ministry in the current health context. Professionals may offer alternatives where it is not possible for them to comply with all measures.  

For more details, please contact the Tourist Office at your Famille Plus destination.

Our pledges

Famille Plus, the benchmark for happy family holidays, wherever you go! You can be sure of a warm welcome at a Famille Plus destination!

6 pledges for welcoming kids and their families:

1. A personalised welcome for families
2. Activities adapted for all ages
3. From the smallest to the eldest, a special price for everyone
4. Activities for the young and the not-so-young – for time together, or time apart
5. Shops and services close by
6. Your kids pampered by our professionals!

Head for the official Famille Plus Label website !

Share your views! 

To help us improve the services on offer in the village, tell us what you think using the satisfaction questionnaire !

Your contact

Lore Murguet
Office de Tourisme Vallée de Chamonix Mont-Blanc – BP 9, 74310 Les Houches
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 55 51 71 / P : +33 (0)6 07 65 31 51