Chamonix & Mont Blanc Panoramic Sky-Glass Bus Guided Day Trip
Description
Cross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps on this Chamonix and Mont Blanc highest mountain in Europe day trip from Geneva. You'll drive through the Arve Valley to the pretty Alpine town of Chamonix. Ride the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi peak and enjoy breathtaking views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Take the scenic cog railway to Montenvers and see the spectacular Mer de Glace, widely considered the most famous glacier in France.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour
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)
Take a photo of the most famous Alpinistes
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
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(1,356)
Trip itself is good but very difficult to get responses from tour operator. Reply to messages come 2-3 days after tour is finished
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the trip. We're sorry to learn that you experienced delays in receiving responses to your messages. For this tour, your guide is available throughout the excursion to provide assistance and answer any questions on the day of travel. We also continuously work to improve our response times for pre- and post-tour inquiries, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on a future tour.
view of the mountains was excellent and bus trip was pleasant. Unfortunately the Glacier part of the tour was cancelled due to Tram breakdown and no refund was given for that part of the trip.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the excellent mountain views and had a pleasant bus journey. We sincerely regret that the Glacier portion of your tour was cancelled due to the tram breakdown, and we understand how disappointing that must have been. Please contact our customer service team directly regarding the partial refund request, and they will be happy to review your case and assist you further. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for a smoother experience in the future.
This was such an awesome experience! Structured enough so you see the main sites, while still allowing for free time. Pack a jacket for the Mont Blanc & glacier portion, it was pretty chilly. Chris was wonderful! So knowledgeable and friendly. Highly, highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had such an awesome experience and enjoyed the balance between guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace. We’re glad you were able to fully enjoy the Mont Blanc and glacier experience, and your tip about bringing a jacket is very helpful for future travelers. Chris will be delighted to hear your kind words about his knowledge and friendly service. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure with Keytours soon!
Excellent bus ride and friendly guide who Goes by name Tony. The buses were very comfortable with proper air conditioners
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comfortable bus ride and appreciated the comfort of our buses. It’s also wonderful to know that Tony helped make your experience enjoyable with his friendly service. Thank you again for choosing Keytours. We hope to welcome you again soon on another excursion in Switzerland. Best regards, The Keytours Team
What an amazing opportunity to experience being in the Alps. The scenery is breathtaking. Chris is an excellent guide providing information as well as humor. He also made sure that we always knew when and where to meet him after free time.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Patricia! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience in the Alps and that the breathtaking scenery made such a lasting impression. We're especially pleased that Chris helped make your day memorable with his informative commentary, sense of humor, and clear guidance throughout the tour. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. It's great to know that his organization and communication helped you enjoy your free time with confidence. Thank you for choosing Keytours. We hope to welcome you on another Swiss adventure soon! Kind regards, Keytours Team
A great experience. Antoine (Tony) our guide was professional, friendly, funny and extremely knowledgeable. A full days excursion, fantastic views, a must on the to do list when visiting Geneva.
Thank you for your wonderful review, Darren! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and that Antoine (Tony) helped make your day so memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him—he'll be thrilled to know his professionalism, knowledge, and sense of humor were appreciated. We're also glad you enjoyed the spectacular views and the full-day excursion. Thank you for recommending the experience to future visitors to Geneva. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Keytours Team
This trip was amazing! The the all incl. Ticket, you will not regret it. Amazing view, amazing tour guide, amazing tour bus, good cablecar ride, good train ride, nice view of the glacier, Mont blanc.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed every part of the excursion. From the breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the glacier to the cable car and train rides, we're delighted that the full package met your expectations. We're also pleased to know that our guide and transportation helped make your day even more enjoyable. Thank you for recommending the all-inclusive option, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the Alps!
This was an amazing tour. Had the best tour guide, Chris who comes from the area, so a true local. He was very funny and super knowledgeable. Definitely take the whole package. It's worth it! Mesmerizing views!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the breathtaking scenery. Chris will be delighted to know that his local knowledge, sense of humor, and passion for the region made your tour even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you felt the full package was worth it. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Keytours!
I don’t know how to describe it. I reckoned it was amazing, unique, epic you name it. The tour guide was well spoken, well knowledgeable in the history and customs of the area .
Thank you for your fantastic review, Henry! We're delighted to hear that the experience left such a strong impression on you. Knowing that you found it amazing and memorable is the highest compliment we could receive. We're also pleased that our guide's knowledge and storytelling enhanced your journey. Sharing the history, culture, and traditions of the region is an important part of what makes these experiences special. Thank you for choosing Keytours, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Nice experience, informative tour guide, we enjoyed the spectacular view of the glacier. Highly recommended
Dear Eileen, Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation. We’re thrilled that the experience left such a positive impression and that the breathtaking scenery made your day memorable. We truly appreciate you choosing Keytours and hope to welcome you back for another Swiss adventure soon. Best regards, Keytours Team
