What to do in Combloux?

If you are looking for real sensations, the kind that will shake you up, you absolutely must try the Giant Swing at the top of the Jaillet. Unique in the Alps, this 3-seater swing offering a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc was inaugurated in the summer of 2022. It will also be accessible during the winter season and is expected to become the resort's star attraction quickly. So get ready to queue up for the chance to climb this XXL swing suspended 16 metres above the ground!

Tired of mountain biking? Try mountain scooters instead! Very easy to handle, the mountain trott' has electric assistance, which will make your ride much more pleasant. For the more adventurous, it is possible to hurtle down the slopes from Jaillet to Combloux with this new machine: adrenaline is guaranteed! As for mountain bikes, the ascent is done by ski lifts, and you can enjoy this ride in summer as well as in winter.

If the Mont Blanc massif is never short of choices when it comes to climbing, it is in Combloux that you will find a truly spectacular playground. The village resort is a well-known granite quarry in the region, and there are many boulders perfect for a climbing session in the Médonnet forest. There is something for all ages and skill levels, with the highest routes reaching up to 6 metres in height.

Will you be lucky enough to be one of the very few guests to enjoy this ultra-confidential and highly prized restaurant in Combloux? If the address is so highly regarded, it is for both its minimal capacity and the chef at its helm: Christophe Crotet, trained at the Maison Troisgros and then with Paul Bocuse and Frédy Girardet. To reach this prestigious address, you will have to choose in winter between arriving by ski, snowshoes or helicopter for lunch and by snowmobile or snowcat for dinner. It's an atypical meal!

The chef Matthieu Wojnowski welcomes you every day, for lunch and dinner, in his establishment with a menu that is revisited every season. The specialities of the house: the "moit-moit" fondue with two Swiss cheeses, with or without morels, truffles or fresh herbs, the beef and poultry pierrade or the mountain tartiflette. One of the most gourmet addresses in Combloux.

Adjacent to the 4-star hotel of the same name, the restaurant Aux Ducs de Savoie offers its guests two menus: gastronomic seasonal menus composed of a wide selection of fish, meat and regional specialities and an equally generous and tempting "snack" menu. Great care is taken in the presentation of the dishes and the choice of products to make your visit as pleasant as possible in this renowned establishment.

At La Tanière, you can enjoy local food in a friendly and festive atmosphere. Happy hours, themed evenings, musical events and sports broadcasts punctuate the life of this very popular bar in Combloux. On the menu, you will find a wide choice of local or world beers, available in bottles or on draught, as well as cocktails, iced teas and other drinks with or without alcohol, accompanied or not by a board of cold meats, to satisfy all guests.

Le Dandy is a gourmet restaurant with a menu combining local specialities and world cuisine, vegetarian variations and great classics of French cuisine. Le Dandy is also a chic bar with a wide selection of cocktails and wines. Above all, Le Dandy is a warm and welcoming establishment run by passionate people, where it is good to spend a moment in the immediate vicinity of the Biotop lake and with the Mont Blanc in the background.

What strange evil could be affecting the herd of cows at "Isidore's Farm"? The cattle are falling like flies, one after the other, without anyone knowing the reason. There's no other choice: we'll have to investigate! This activity is offered every Wednesday during the school holidays and is specifically designed for teenagers, particularly those who enjoy riddles. They will have a great time finding the key to the mystery hidden in "la ferme à Isidore", a jewel of the local heritage.

What could be more fun than building an igloo or a hut, hiking with donkeys, gathering around a campfire, spending the night in a teepee, and sledging or canoeing? If your children are enthusiastic about all these activities, then they are just right for a little trapper's course. Organised by the resort over six days, these courses are available in three options, depending on the season (summer, autumn, winter) and the age of the participants: 4-5 years, 6-9 years, and 0-13 years.

Fans of BMX, mountain biking, skateboarding, rollerblading and scootering will be delighted in Combloux as the resort has had a 210 metre long pumptrack, divided into two circuits, since 2016. Located in the Louparc, right next to the skate park, it is suitable for all levels of skaters with a red circuit of 110 metres and a blue circuit of 100 metres. The best part? The two circuits can be traversed in either direction and feature interconnections to enhance the thrill!

A remarkable representative of the Alpine Baroque movement, the Church of Saint-Nicolas in Combloux is not to be missed under any circumstances! You will particularly appreciate its elegant 45-metre high double-bulb bell tower and its altarpiece with its carved wooden components, both of which are listed as historical monuments. A visit to this church is the ideal starting point for following the Baroque trail, which stretches for 20 km between Combloux and Les Contamines-Montjoie. On your way, you will come across some of the most beautiful religious buildings in the region.

Laurenzio, a company specialising in Mont Blanc granite, invites you to discover the granite makers' trade. You will witness the transformation of this rock, from its extraction to its use as a work surface, fireplace, fountain or even as ice cubes to refresh your whisky! The visit is organised every Friday at 5 pm and reservations must be made at the Tourist Office, at the latest, the day before your visit.

This resort is a modern one! Thanks to an audio guide rented from the Tourist Office or to the app that you can download free of charge, you will be able to take a virtual tour of the town. A total immersion thanks to the digital tool, which will allow you to meet the most emblematic historical figures of the region and to discover the cultural and architectural heritage dear to the heart of the Comblorans.

The Mont Blanc region is full of stories and legends, each more astonishing than the last. Based on the true history of the area, Les Légendes de Combloux presents visitors with a light and sound show set in a magical and timeless atmosphere. This theatrical event will return for its fourth edition during the 2022-2023 winter season. A new theme to be discovered very soon, and which will be performed until the end of the summer.

Combloux is fortunate to be close to two renowned thermal spas. You can enjoy the benefits of the Mont Blanc thermal water in Saint-Gervais and Chamonix, located only 18 and 35 minutes respectively from Combloux. Open all year round, these thermal baths are particularly recommended for respiratory, ENT, dermatological, and rheumatological conditions. However, there is no need to have a medical reason to visit; relaxation and well-being are for everyone.