Golfing in Chamonix
Located at the foot of the giants of the Alps, in Les Praz de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the Golf Club de Chamonix welcomes you to a prestigious setting, once you've checked into theRefuge des Aiglons hotel. Because here, you're surrounded by the finest peaks: the Aiguille verte, the Aiguille du Midi and the mythical Mont-Blanc.
Situated at an altitude of 1000 metres, the course was designed by American architect Robert Trent Jones Senior. It is also renowned as one of the most beautiful mountain courses in France.
While we tend to think of a mountain golf course as one with reliefs that complicate the game, this is not the case here, as Robert Trent Jones Senior has created a totally flat itinerary.
You'll discover an 18-hole course nestled between the Aiguilles Rouges and Mont-Blanc ranges, an itinerary that's both technical and subtle thanks to the presence of bunkers and water obstacles.
Reviews here are unanimous: the pleasure of the game goes hand in hand with the pleasure of the eyes, since you only have to lift your head to get an incredible view of the relief.
Equip yourself with your club and balls and simply enjoy the most enchanting of settings for a sport whose gentle nature blends perfectly with the mountain environment.
Chamonix golf facilities
The Chamonix Golf Club also boasts a practice facility including a 32-station driving range (14 of which are covered), 2 putting greens and a pitching green.
For private lessons or internships, four independent teachers are available.
But that's not all: the Chamonix Golf Club also has a snack bar, restaurant, childcare center, small-game area, miniature golf course, compact course and conference room for corporate groups and seminars.
As far as equipment is concerned, a trackman swing analysis device is available for hire, enabling you to analyze your ball-strike in relation to your club.
You can also rent clubs, electric carts and golf carts, and visit the pro-shop, which has become a fixture on the Chamonix golf scene, where you'll find a wide range of textiles, equipment and accessories.
Chamonix Golf Club opening hours and fees
Generally open from mid-June to mid-October, depending on weather conditions, Chamonix Golf Club is open from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Opening and closing rates are as follows:
Weekdays :
- 18 holes: €58
- 18-hole junior course: €41
- 9 holes: €35
- End of day: €42
Weekends and public holidays :
- 18 holes: €75
- 18-hole junior course: €53
- 9 holes: €40
- End of day: €72
From June 16 to July 15, and from September 16 to October 15, the rates are as follows for all days, including weekends and public holidays:
- 18 holes: €82
- 18-hole junior course: €59
- 9 holes: €48
- End of day: €55
And finally, during the very high season, from July 16 to September 15, the rates are as follows for all days, including weekends and public holidays:
- 18 holes: €92
- 18-hole junior course: €65
- 9 holes: €52
- End of day: €60
For further information, please call 04 50 53 06 28.
Vary the pleasures of playing around Chamonix
If you're looking for a little variety, don't hesitate to head away from the Chamonix Golf Club. Near the Chamonix valley, many golf courses open their doors for you to enjoy the exceptional setting of a Mont-Blanc golf course in summer.
Le Golf du Grand-Bornand
Located at the end of the Bouchet valley in Le Grand-Bornand, you'll also find a golf club with a relatively flat 9-hole course. As you play, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Pointe Percée, the highest point in the Aravis mountain range.
In this incredible setting, beginners and experts alike are welcome to enjoy the course, as well as other facilities such as the 200 m flat driving range with 20 shooting stations (6 of which are covered), the approach green, the putting green and a 9-hole pitch&putt course.
The golf course is open daily from early May to late October.
Golf de Flaine - Les Carroz
Not far from Chamonix, the Golf de Flaine - Les Carroz is also in the heart of the Alps. Located on the Col de Pierre Carrée, between 1,833 and 1,953 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest golf courses in Europe.
It boasts an 18-hole course worthy of the best mountain courses. Beginners and experts alike can enjoy the sumptuous setting and breathtaking scenery, with panoramic views of Belladonne, the Aravis mountain range and the Mont-Blanc massif.
Golf de Flaine - Les Carroz is open from mid-June to mid-September.
Golf des Arcs - Domaine Paradiski
Another sumptuous golf club in the Alps is Les Arcs 1800, in the heart of the Paradiski area. Located at the gateway to the Vanoise Park in Savoie, it has been open since 1974, but was redesigned in 1990 by architect Robert Berthe to offer a top-of-the-range infrastructure worthy of the best golf courses around Chamonix.
The golf course offers two courses: a 9-hole course and an 18-hole course. Beginners and experienced golfers alike are welcome.
The Golf des Arcs in the Domaine Paradiski is open from late June to early September. As well as access by road, you can take the Les Villards gondola, which is free for pedestrians, or the Dahu gondola.
Golf des Confins - Clusaz Golf Club
Finally, there's the exceptional Clusaz Golf Club, also located at the foot of the Aravis mountain range, on the Confins plateau. Open since 1987, this golf club offers panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi, at an altitude of 1,400 metres.
In a friendly atmosphere, beginners, advanced players, children and adults alike can enjoy the 2X6-hole course, driving range and practice area. Between two strokes, lift your head to gaze for a moment at the splendid Danay mountain.
Golf des Confins in La Clusaz is open from May to October.
