Golf in the Alps
The alpine region offers some of the highest quality and most interesting golf courses in France. Spectacular scenery combined with accessible courses for all levels makes the alpine region an attractive choice for a golfing holiday based in Les Houches.
Chamonix
Chamonix has an excellent golf course (designed by Rober Trent Jones Snr) which is located at the foot of the famous Drus mountain range at 1200m altitude. The course is very well maintained and also contains a practice range (26 positions, 6 covered) and a putting green. The course is open from May to November - cost is EUR 41 - 60 per round depending on season and day of week.
18 holes, 6076m, par 72
Golf de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 35 Route du Golf, 74400 Chamonix
Tel +33 4 50 53 06 28. Website: Golf de Chamonix
Megeve
Megeve golf course is spectacularly positioned on the Mont d'Arbois plateau, with views of Mont Blanc. The course was designed in 1964 by Henry Cotton. The club has 21 practice carpets of which 12 are covered, as well as a 9 hole putting green and practice bunker. The course is open from June until October - cost EUR 35 - 70 depending on the season and day of the week. Approx 40mins drive from Les Houches
18 holes, par 71
Tel +44 4 50 93 03 43 Website: Megeve golf club
Les Gets
Les Gets is situated on the Chevannes range, and offers a round of golf with stunning views. The course is open from mid June until mid October.
It is approx 45mins drive from Les Houches
18 holes, 5227m, par 70
Tel +33 4 50 75 87 63 Website: Les Gets golf course
Evian
The Evian glof course is located on the south side of Lake Geneva, and is one of the best courses in Europe. This course regularly plays host to the Womens Open and the Evian Masters Golf Club. The course was designed by Cabell B Robinson in 1904. The course has an exceptional setting and requires great technical skills. Open 1st Feb - 30th Nov. Cost - EUR 32 - 65 depending on day and seanson. Approx 1hr 30mins from Les Houches
18 holes, 6006m, par 72
Tel +33 4 50 26 85 00 Website:Royal Parc Evian
Other courses nearby and can be accessed via the Rhone Alps Website
Golf club d'Aix Les Bains
Golf Les Arcs
Golf de la Drome Provencale
Golf Annonay-Goudan
Golf de la Bresse
Golf du Gouverneur
Golf de Flanie Les Carroz
Gold de Giez
Golf de Valvence Saint Didier
Golf de la Valaaine
Golf de la Sorelle
Golf de Lyon-Verger
Golf de Macon-La Commanderie
Golf club Albon-Senaud
Golf du Domaine de Divonne
Golf club ud Lac d'Annecy
And don't forget Italy is only a few minutes away by car.
Website: Courmayeur golf course
