Chamonix and Mont Blanc Guided Day Trip from Geneva

Overview

Hop on a bus boasting panoramic views through its glass roof, and marvel at the breathtaking vistas of the Alps. Experience an adrenaline-filled cable car ride, followed by a cogwheel train to catch a glimpse of the glacier. An unforgettable journey, reaching heights up to 3842 meters, with stops at various terraces and a chance to snap pictures of majestic Mont Blanc.

Take some free time for lunch and indulge in typical Savoyard cuisine. Afterwards, explore the stunning mountain resort before taking another mountain train to visit France’s biggest glacier – The Sea of Ice!

What’s included

• Commentary while on-site
• Guidance by a local expert
• Roundtrip transport with coach
• Option of Cable car ticket to Aiguille du Midi (depending on option chosen)
• Mountain train ride to the glacier (depending on option chosen - ice caves not always available)
• Stunning views of the Alps
• Visit to the French mountain town of Chamonix
• Entry/Admission - Aiguille du Midi
• Entry/Admission - Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train

What’s Exclude

• Lunch

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product:

Stop At: KeyTours S.A., Francois Bonivard, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Passport Needed! Our office is situated just before the Bus Station and your guide will be there to meet you and you will board the panoramic bus with glass top in order to relish the beautiful view of alps mountains.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chamonix, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Once you have arrived at Chamonix, explore it and enjoy free time for lunch (own expense).

Stop At: 100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France

Take cable car ride and experience an amazing view of Chamonix Valley and French, Swiss & Italian Alps at 3842m! On a clear day you may even witness Mattherhorn which is a famous Swiss peak. You can also try "Step into the Void" if it's open. BREATHTAKING VIEW!

Duration: 2 hours
< br >< b > Stop At : Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train , 35 Place de la Mer de Glace Mont Blanc , 74400 , Chamonix France < br >< br > Board the red cog railway towards Montenvers where you'll get to see Mer de Glace . This glacier is 4 miles (7km) long and approximately one mile wide. It's surrounded by Les Drus , Les Grandes Jorasses & Les Grands Charmoz . The site of Montenvers gives us an illustration of climate change . < br >< br > Duration : 2 hours

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Cable car forbidden under 2 years
• Passport is necessary
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• 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 tickets includes the ice caves and the gondola ( but these are not garanteed), the train can be open and not the cave, there is no refund is so because it's the same price
• 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 know if they open before we arrive there, it's a risk to take
• 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
• 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.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

08:30 AM

Departure Point

Keytours SA, Rue François-Bonivard 8, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point