Chamonix guided day-trip with cable car and mountain train from Geneva
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Combine three highlights in a single day: visit Chamonix at the foot of majestic Mont Blanc, enjoy panoramic views from the Aiguille du Midi peak, and experience a mountain train ride to La Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in France.Start your bus round-trip in Geneva in the morning with a 90-minute ride to one of the most famous mountain villages in the world. Wherever you look up in Chamonix, you will see the roof of Europe: 4810m (15781 ft) high Mont Blanc. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and stroll through charming little streets. Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and has become the capital of alpinism, freeride skiing and ice climbing ever since.Take the cable car up to the summit of Aiguille du Midi, the peak just in front of Mont Blanc. Enjoy your free time at the top and look forward to spectacular views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. On a clear day, you can even see the Matterhorn.Back to Chamonix, take the train ride through the mountain landscape to Montenvers and see the largest glacier in France, also known as La Mer de Glace, the Ice Sea. A panoramic terrace offers a breathtaking view of the glacier. You will have free time to enjoy the site on your own pace, while the guide will be waiting at the station.
Highlights
- You'll go on a guided day trip from Geneva to Chamonix
- There's a cable car journey up to Aiguille du Midi in front of Mont Blanc
- You can experience a picturesque mountain train ride to 'La Mer de Glace'
- Your adventure includes spectacular views on the largest glacier of France
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English, French
What's included
- Guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Cable car ticket
- Train ticket
Not included
- Food and drinks
Where you'll meet
Board the bus at the bus station in Geneva. The bus has the name of the tour and the driver wears a Keytours jacket to be easily recognised. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Operated by
Keytours SA
Important information
**Not allowed:**
* Children under 3 years old are not allowed on the cable car
Know in advance:
* Please note that the official currency in France is the **Euro**. Swiss francs are generally not accepted in Chamonix
* The train ticket includes access to the ice caves and gondola; however, these are **not guaranteed**. The train may operate while the caves are closed, and no refund applies in this case
* If you choose both the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace options, a **Multipass** will be issued. This pass gives access to all Compagnie du Mont-Blanc facilities. Once used for any single activity, it is considered fully used and **cannot be refunded**, even if other activities are closed
* If one activity is closed, alternatives or partial refunds may be offered. However, **transportation costs are non-refundable in all cases**
* Mountain tours are subject to weather conditions, and we cannot guarantee all facilities will be open on arrival
Remember to bring:
* A valid passport, as you will cross the Franco-Swiss border. Visa whenever applicable. Note that copies of identification documents are not accepted
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