Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva
Description
Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak of Europe (4807 m./15.771 ft). Spend the day on this independent tour. With your pre-ordered lift and train tickets, you will avoid the long queues thanks to our reserved gondola. Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! Enjoy some free time to stroll around the mountain village. 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. Surrounded by the impressive summits of Les Drus, Les Grandes Jorasses and Les Grands Charmoz, The Montenvers site is a natural living witness of climate change of our era.
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Itinerary
Receive the instruction for your day
In the morning, ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the highest in Europe, climb more than 2700m and enjoy the unique journey between the ground and the sky with year-round snow! 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. For lunch, enjoy the fine french cuisine. Our restaurant is situated in the center of the village, on the way you will discover the mountain architecture of the Alps.
Free time to enjoy your lunch
In the afternoon, board the little red cogwheel train to Glacier Mer de Glace. It takes about twenty minutes to climb the 1,000 meters up to the Montenvers-Mer de Glace attraction. The track climbs the mountainside running through the forest, tunnels cut through the rock and over viaducts. You enter the realm of the high mountains, and round the last bend you'll feel the magic: you've arrived at your destination at the foot of the famous Mer de Glace glacier, at an altitude of 1,913m.
Discover the famous village of Chamonix Mont Blanc: In 1924 Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympic Games. Skiing was introduced in Chamonix at the end of the 19th century by Dr Payot. Nowadays, Chamonix is the most famous mountain village and Mont Blanc the highest mount of Europe.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child under 3
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If an activity is close for maintenance or weather conditions, you will be offered alternatives but no refund
- 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 befor we leave if activities will be open
- 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.
- Due to maintenance works, some attractions will be temporarily closed: Mer de Glace (03.11 - 21.11) & Aiguille du Midi (03.11 - 19.12). Alternatives will be offered.
Reviews(36)
We did not want a tour so we just had a driver. Chamonix is not very big - at the base of Mount Blanc, however, all is beautiful! it is easy to navigate the town on your own and views all around are spectacular! Shipping is very nice and good places to eat.
They need to book from your company as your staff are bery helpful and knowledgeable. The tour guide is very energitec and pleasant to all the guest.
The experience is sensational, the accompaniment and explanation of the guide was worth it Super recommended
It’s a long day but there is so much to see an so much to do from exploring Mont Blanc to touring Chamonix!
A beautiful place to visit summer or winter. We did self-guided which was completely fine as the town was easy to navigate. A bit chaotic getting back on the return bus at the bus station as all buses show up at the same time for the full day tours.
Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the beauty of the place, whether in summer or winter, and that the self-guided experience worked well for you. We appreciate your comment about the bus station and will look into ways to make the return process smoother. Hope to welcome you back again soon Kind regards
Real feeling 🔝 of the nature. Mixed feelings of excitement. Had real experience of decreasing the oxygen of my body I felt the pressure through my body muscles and head. One of the best feelings and experienced worth to visit and I will come back again one day 🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an exhilarating and memorable visit. The mix of excitement and the physical sensations you described truly capture the essence of being immersed in nature. We're glad it left such a positive impression on you, and we can't wait to welcome you back again someday.
Absolutely amazing day from start to finish. I’ve forgotten the guides name but he was very helpful, friendly and chatty, we felt very confident under his leadership..
Dear guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent service, and it's always rewarding to know that our efforts have made a difference. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Thanks again for choosing us Warm regards
Per the description of the trip and itinerary (photos attached), we were expecting to visit the Mer de Glace and Aiguille du Midi. On arrival at Chamonix we were advised that the cable cars don’t operate this time of year and no access is available to either - at no point was this communicated before/after my booking. Tried to contact the company to arrange a partial refund but they were not interested, although they have now amended the description of the tour per my complaint. If you do this trip yourself with Flixbus it would cost no more than £30.
Dear guest, We thank you very much for your review and the time you've spend written your feedback. We cannot guarantee 100% the opening of the cable car, depending on maintenance and on the forecast. Sometimes, we are just informed on the same day of the closing. We really do apologize for the matter. But we are still able to contact our partner (the agency you've booked with) to claim a partial refund. We hope you've enjoyed at least Chamonix and surroundings. Best regards
Although the weather wasn’t sunny, the cable cars were closed, our guide was very nice and we went up to mer de glace by train. Which was magical nonetheless. It was snowing and very cold. After returning to town Chamonix, the guide did a quick show of the main spots, food tips, and let us do and go wherever wanted. Indeed a very well, easy and enjoyable experience.
Dear Customer, We are happy to read messages like yours, our mission is to make all our clients feel good. We are so glad that you've enjoyed your trip despite the fact that cable car was closed. Thank you again Best regards Thank you
We had an amazing time on this trip to Chamonix but be aware this price is just for the transport and the train cost an additional £50 each. We went in December and the cable card was not in operation due to maintenance that happens for a few months of the year as well so be aware it might not be open and if it is will again cost extra. The mountain train was highly worth it though and the town of Chamonix is also very nice and much cheaper than Geneva.
Dear customer, We thank you very much for your kind review and we are delighted that you've enjoyed your daily trip with our agency. Thank you again Best regards
