Argentière

Located in the Mont Blanc, the village of Argentière is a jewel in a natural setting of luxury. Visitors from around the world are scrambling to discover the beauty and the traditional heritage of the Haute-Savoie.

Built in the eighteenth century, the Saint-Pierre d'Argentière church is one of the most interesting sights of the village. It is also one of the most beautiful baroque churches in the Chamonix valley. Inspired by the nearby Italian style, it has a beautiful golden tabernacle straight from Venice and a table of the Adoration of the Magi. Baroque statues of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, are not lacking either charm. Its cemetery contains the graves of many great French mountain guides. Nearby, one can also admire the Protestant church built in the early twentieth century. The latter is entirely of wood. On

Argentière, you can take the cable car up the Grands Montets. This ski area can enjoy the ski slopes and to learn about different winter sports in a warm and family atmosphere.

Hiking trails abound departing from Argentière, like those who go down to the lake Blanc, the Aiguilles Rouges, or the circus of Argentière glacier. The village also has some beautiful climbing sites like Tournoir. The village of Argentière

present today in the eyes of visitors to historic hotels, the ones Glacier and Bellevue, which show a tourist activity that dates back to the early twentieth century.

From early July to early September, Argentière hosts a weekly Sunday morning market with local products, fresh fruit or cheese and cold cuts.