Chamonix tightens rules on motorhome parking
The municipality of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is strengthening regulations on the parking of motorhomes, caravans and other camper vehicles. A municipal dec...
The municipality of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is strengthening regulations on the parking of motorhomes, caravans and other camper vehicles. A municipal decree signed in early August governs their presence in the area from May 1 to October 31. The authorities justify the decision by the high tourist influx in the valley during summer, which leads to saturated parking lots, disturbances for residents and cleanliness issues, and can also hinder emergency vehicle access. The decree prohibits overnight parking in natural areas, wooded zones, and on all public roads and parking lots in the commune, including the city center, Bossons and Pèlerins sectors, Les Praz and Les Bois, Argentière, and the upper valley up to Le Tour. For accommodation, visitors are directed to campsites, as well as two dedicated parking areas: Parking Grépon Bus for vehicles over 7 meters and Parking Camping-car for vehicles under 7 meters, plus intercommunal areas in Passy, Grand Chauvilly, and Sallanches.
