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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva: A Scenic Journey to Europe's Highest Mountain
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1,142 Ratings
Geneva
Embark on a scenic day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain. Marvel at the majestic Alps, ride a cable car to Aiguille du Midi, and witness the famous Mer de Glace glacier.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Geneva - Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour
- Aiguille du Midi - If option selected - Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! On a clear day, you may even see the Mattherhorn, the famous Swiss peak and icon of Switzerland – it’s even found on packages of delicious Toblerone chocolate. If it’s open, you can try the unique adventure: “Step into the Void” BREATHTAKING! ( queue can be expected for the step into the void/glass box)
- Statue of Balmat and Saussure - Take a photo of the most famous Alpinistes
- Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train - If option selected - Discover the well known Ice Sea, take the mountain train until the Montenvers station and enjoy the panorama.
If you feel brave and if it’s open ( not guarateed), you can go down the small gondola and the 500 steps to visit the Ice Caves
- Chamonix - Explore the stunning alpine scenery of Chamonix in the French Alps. Chamonix is a picturesque town and the most famous mountain resort in France; from everywhere in the city if you look at the sky …you will see It – The roof of Europe – The Majestic Mont-Blanc. Enjoy the bus ride to the third natural mountain spot most visited in the world.
What's Included
- Cable car ride to summit of Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
- Guide if more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- Train ride to Montenvers (if option selected, caves included but the opening is NOT guaranteed)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the line tickets
What's Not Included
- Food and beverage
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain, guided expertly across the Swiss-French border. Enjoy traveling through the Arve Valley to arrive at the charming mountain town of Chamonix. A cable car ride up to the Aiguille du Midi peak offers mesmerizing views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. The journey includes a picturesque train ride to Montenvers, offering views of the stunning Mer de Glace, the most renowned glacier in France.
- Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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, we cannot found out before we arrive in Chamonix, it’s a risk to take
- Please note there is unplanned maintenance on the Aiguille du midi cable car at the moment, an alternative cable car will be offered with a similar view
- If one of the activity closes, there will be alternative offers, or partial refunds, but the transports won’t be refunded in any case
- Please note that the official currency of France is the EURO. Swiss francs are unlikely to be accepted in Chamonix
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you will be travelling from Geneva (Switzerland) to Chamonix (France)
- Please note: guide will be present with you on the bus and the village. You will have free time in the cable car or train and the guide will meet you after.
- Please note that if you take the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace options, you will be provided with a multipass. Multipass which gives access to all the facilities of the Mont Blanc company. If you use this Multipass for a single activity, it will be considered by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc as used and cannot be refunded if the other activities are closed. The Mont Blanc company offers alternative activities but does not authorize refunds of the multipass.
- The train ticket includes the ice caves but the opening is never garanteed and depends on the day , we cannot know before if it will be open. If the train is open and not the cave, there is no refund
Location
Geneva Bus Station
Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tommy_h
Jul 28, 2024
Insightful and enjoyable - My family enjoyed ourselves on the trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided insight that we would have not discovered from books.
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Catherines656
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing views and easy trip to the top - From the bus drive on Swiss Tours to the gondola ride to the top, this was an amazing day trip! The restaurant at the top is delicious (great surprise treat). The terrace views are unbeatable! We are so happy we did it!
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Maria_b
Jul 25, 2024
Happy and enjoyable - We were very happy having Tony in the group, he explained very well about the trip.
He was helping us taking us pictures and answered all our questions.
We realy appreciated his work, thank you for having him in the company.
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Misti_p
Jul 24, 2024
Do it, you will enjoy it! - This trip was wonderful. Antoin was a gracious guide, helpful and knowledgeable. The mountains and the views were spectacular. The ice cave was so cool!
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Melaniem_m
Jul 22, 2024
"Warm" In The Snow! - Due to the strong organizational skills of the tour guide the experience ran smoothly. Instructions provided more than once minimized the potentially for errors to occur. It helped that the weather was cooperative to make the events more enjoyable! Loved the scenery and what made the attractions so inviting to me and hopefully others.
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Andrew_e
Jul 19, 2024
Excellent excursion! - The greatest decision we made was to go on this excursion. Antoine was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable and he kept the group together. The views were spectacular and it was worth every penny.
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Heather_v
Jul 17, 2024
Summit of Mont Blanc - Going to the top of Mont Blanc and seeing all the other mountain peaks. Also, the snow on Mont Blanc was pristine and beautiful.
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Cb_w
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful time - Great day to visit the area. Sunny and guide was an accommodating and knowledgeable. Take a jacket for the top.
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William_s
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent tour, guide needs some guidance - This is a great and memorable tour. Very unique adventure and the glass box at the top where you can get a great picture is something special. The only negative was our guided needed to be guided and communicate better is why I gave it 4 stars. The tour is definitely 5 star.
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Marlene_m
Jul 14, 2024
Nice tour but too much on agenda and much walking and stairs not for older people - The guide was very nice but the timing was poor. I didn’t get to see Chamonix and the walk to the train was very strenuous and fast I couldn’t keep up. Also true line for the glass box that I paid for was more than an hour wait so I didn’t get to use it.
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