Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva
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On this independent tour from Geneva, cross the Switzerland-France border and visit one of the most famous villages in the French Alps, Chamonix, at the foot of towering Mont Blanc: highest mountain of Europe. Enjoy a scenic coach drive through the Arve Valley to the picturesque Alpine village of Chamonix, where you’re free to explore at your leisure. Spend the time in the village or pick different options such as the cable car and the mountain train Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! Board the charming red cog railway up to Montenvers, you’ll enjoy fabulous views of Mer de Glace. This magnificent glacier is 4 miles (7km) long and averages just under a mile wide.
Your experience
Stop 1
Board your bus for a scenic 90 minutes drive on the white highway
Stop 2
Enjoy an incredible cable car ride to the Aiguille du midi or the Brévent
Stop 3
If you buy a multipass, you have access to the brévent cable car to have another point of view on the Mont Blanc
Stop 4
Discover the alpine village, the highest mountain of Europe. It's the world famous village for sports and outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, climbing, paragliding, speedflying and alpinism.
Stop 5
Ride the cogwheel mountain train to the largest glacier of France: Mer de Glace
What’s included
- Magnificient views on the Alps mountains
- Skip the line ticket
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Aiguille du Midi cable car ride (if option selected)
- Mer de Glace train ride (if option selected)
- Independant tour - Self guided
- Visit the charming village of the Chamonix Mont Blanc village
Not included
- Food and beverage
- Guide
Meeting and pickup
Place Dorcière - 1201 Geneva
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour will not be accompanied by a guide, only a local assistant im the village
- Please dress appropriately for a day in the mountains; even if it is warm and sunny in Geneva, it can be cold and wet in Chamonix or at the top of the Aiguille du Midi and on the Mer de Glace
- The operation of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Mer de Glace train are both subject to local weather conditions on the day
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you will be traveling from Geneva (Switzerland) to Chamonix (France)
- If an activity is close for maintenance or weather conditions, you will be ofered alternatives but no refund
- baby until 4 are not allowed to go up on the cable car
- There is different returns such as 12h30, 17h15 or 18h30 depending on availbility
- Please note that due to maintenance works in Chamonix, some attractions will be temporarily closed: Mer de Glace (03.11 - 21.11) & Aiguille du Midi (03.11 - 19.12). Alternative tours will be offered during this period.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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