If you are walking or skiing in the Alps, the internationally-recognised emergency phone number is 112 (just remember 1+1=2 if it helps). You can dial this from any mobile phone.

If you have an emergency need for a doctor whilst in the apartment, outside of the surgery hours below, the number to dial is 15 (use the phone in the apartment), you will then hear a French voice asking you to get ready to describe your name, address and problem.  The phone will then ring, and you should immediately get through to a receptionist, most of whom speak a little English.  The address here is Apartment B12, ‘Le Kandahar’, Place de la Fruitière, Les Houches, Haute Savoie 74310. Phone number: +33 4 50 53 25 01.

Doctor's surgery

Cabinet St Antoine + 33 4 50 55 50 27
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am - 12 noon & 2 pm - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 noon & 2 pm - 5 pm

Chamonix Hospital Tel. + 33 4 50 53 84 00

Dentist

Dr Fréderic Verin Tel. + 33 4 50 54 37 46
Hours: Monday to Friday (except Thursdays) 9 am - 12 noon & 2 pm - 7 pm

Security Services

Gendarmerie (police) Tel. + 33 4 50 53 00 55 or 17
Mountain rescue (secours en montagne) Tel. + 33 4 50 53 16 89
Fire (pompiers) Tel. 18