Self-Guided Chamonix with Aiguille du Midi or Mer de Glace
Description
Early morning trip because you have a flight or not an early riser? Don't want to be stick with a group? Take this self-guided tour to Chamonix Mont Blanc. Take advantage of the multiple departure time to manage you timetable. Experience the roof of Europe on this half day trip to Chamonix and Mont Blanc in the French Alps tour from Chamonix Mont Blanc. You will depart to the mountain at 8h15, 10h30am or 12h30pm at the Geneva bus stop. As you you make your way up, you will see the beauty and serenity that have made the Alps so captivating. Once you arrive at the village of Chamonix, you will then have the opportunity to spend some free time in the picturesque village, take a breath of fresh air and stroll on the little streets full of charm on your own You also have the possibility to choose this trip with the cable car option or mountain cogwheel train.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Exchange your ticket at Keytours Office just in front the Bus station - You will receive some details on your trips, also a map and the tickets for the activities (if option selected)
If Option Selected - Cable car Aiguille du Midi : 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 option Selected - You will also have the opportunity to 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. It offers several visits including the crystal gallery or the Glaciorium, a new space entirely dedicated to the glaciers from their birth, to present and to the future. Depending on the period, it is also possible to visit the ice caves carved into the Glacier.
Enjoy a free time for souvenir shopping in the village before getting back on the bus at 5 pm. If you take both options, you will have a late return from Chamonix at 6:30pm and be back in Geneva at approximately 7:45pm.
Highlights
What's included
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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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child under 3 years for the cable car
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not recommended for pregnant women for the cable car
- 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.
- 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(35)
Nice ride on the gondola , great views, everything well organized. What is not good is the mass handling with 65 people in a gondola! You get squeezed nicely , and it's just too expensive for that. But the worst thing was the driver on the way back who panicked everyone by shouting loudly . Many assumed the gondola would crash. Absolutely inappropriate. The kids were crying. The driver should reconsider his job whether he should rather work in an amusement park (or better retire) Was a cheek and never again!
vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen zu teilen. Wir möchten Ihnen einige Informationen geben: Die Gondel der Aiguille du Midi wurde speziell für die Aufnahme dieser Anzahl von Personen konzipiert und entspricht den geltenden Sicherheitsnormen. Bezüglich des Vorfalls, den Sie während der Rückfahrt erwähnt haben, möchten wir klarstellen, dass die Mitarbeiter der Compagnie du Mont-Blanc, die die Anlagen betreiben, erfahrene Profis in den Bergen sind. Leider sind wir nicht für das Personal der Gesellschaft verantwortlich, aber wir werden Ihr Feedback weitergeben, damit es berücksichtigt wird. Wir danken Ihnen nochmals für Ihre Rückmeldung und hoffen, Sie bald wieder für eine weitere Berg-Erfahrung begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Mountain views are out of this world and feels so surreal! Pleasant coach ride to and from Chamonix - easy to locate the stop for the pickup, it is directly in front of the shop where you collect your tickets for the day. We were provided a map for the day to help find our bearings once we were been dropped off. Would recommend the mountain train and once you step off, you are within the mountains and the view is breath taking. The village itself is cute and has plenty of shops, restaurants and bar - lots of choice to help you pass the day. We went picked up at 10.30 in Geneva, the coach trip is around 1.5 hours and you are picked up at 18.30, returning to Geneva between 19.30 to 19.45 but the time goes by quicker than you imagine!
Dear guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the stunning mountain views, the charming village of Chamonix, and the convenience of our service. The mountain train is indeed a magical experience, and we’re glad you made the most of your day. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments soon! Best regards
My wife and I went on our own via cablecar up to top of Aiguille du Midi... It was an amazing few hours of looking down at all the mountains and watching off piste skiers as little specs below our vantage point... would not miss it...
Dear customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review about your trip and our guide. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering exceptional experiences for all our guests. If you ever plan to travel with us again or have any friends or family looking for a similar adventure, please don't hesitate to reach out. We would be delighted to welcome you back or assist in any way we can. Once again, thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to the opportunity of serving you again in the future. Best regards
Lousy, I paid for the tour back and forth and when I returned the driver would not let me get on because according to him the ticket was not valid and I had to pay him cash so he would not leave me lying in chamonix Pay almost $100 and the return bus is worth $60 if you buy it directly with the agency not by this means
Hola, ha reservado una excursión guiada que incluye el autobús y el tren al glaciar. Por supuesto si contratas transporte público como el tren, es más barato pero no es directo, no tienes guía y tienes que hacer cola para comprar el tren glaciar. No compraste la telepherique porque no está disponible. La verdad es que suiza es un pais caro.
Chamonix and Mont Blanc are beautiful, and I recommend seeing them. Unfortunately, we were never told that the gondola, the train, and much of the town was closed while we were visiting. We were dropped off at 11:30 a.m. and told the bus was leaving at 5:15 p.m., and then started wandering through a largely locked up town. The Office of Tourism in Chamonix was very helpful. We were able to walk 2 KM to Les Prez, and take its gondola up the ski slopes. We also ate at Josephine, which was phenomenal. Overall, it was beautiful, and many stores began to open in the afternoon. Just make sure to look at the time of year you go, and what will be open when you get there. Apparently, mid-November to mid-December is not the best time to visit.
Good morning, when you booked the trip, the only option available was transport only, if you read descriptions you have the date of the maintenance, so you coudnot book it knowing that yu will go only to the village. Your review is not really relevant to complain for something you did not book for. Best regards
Not worth the money. Bus driver not friendly and no option to book train. The trip is too long the cable car is too packed
Hello Riya, as you booked an independant tour it means that you will enjoy your tour by yourself. Apparently you took this option with only the cable car, so you decided to not book the train. When you were at the cable car stop you were able to add the train, it was enough to ask the staff at the cable car ticket office. We are sorry that the trip was too long for you, but when you decide to join mountain tour it means that you should travel, and even more when you want to reach the top of the mountain. Next time it may be better to watch some pictures from your sofa.
I went to Chamonix with the intention of getting on the cable car and seeing the ice cave. It was raining and all that was closed however the place is beautiful, you can walk quietly, eat rich, shop downtown and tour the village for free in the free shutle. It is a tourist place so many people arrive and the best thing is that if you do not speak French, there is no problem because almost all people speak English or Spanish too. I only paid for the swisstour bus that picks you up at the airport and the rest I did on my own. Aguille du midi's 4D cinema on Mont Blanc is worth it.
Buenos dias, muchas gracias po sur comentario. Lo siento por la meteo, es que no controlamos la lluvia. El pueblo es tipico y vale la pena de toda manera. Buen viaje
Tour operator did not show up. Tried to ask for help and customer service was ineffective. Attempted to get money back and asked for refund and gave said no. Working with credit card company now. Just horrible waste of money and didn’t get anything that was promised. Had to buy another ticket to go up the gondola. Stay away from this tour and company. I wish I could give zero stars.
Good morning, thank you for your review. We will just clarify the situation, You booked the tour with Keytours from Geneva, our ticket office is situated at the bus station, huge double arcade with information desk, waiting room. How can you say there was no one? even if you google the place, you see the office and our buses. You never showed up. You went to Chamonix is another company, the driver didn't send you here because he was not from the company. You claim you bought the cable car ticket again, we never saw you, you never called, you never showed up. Even if you took another company, you could have call, we have a host in Chamonix who could have receive you. You NEVER called. Your review is unfair and will be reported.
Loved it so much. Highly recommend. It is a must especially if you want to spend a day in a beautiful village and seethe Alpsj
Hello, thanks for your good rate :) We are verry happy that you enjoyed the small and pretty village of Chamonix :)
The tour operator was uncoperative and viator response time is not good enough for emergencies. Sad!
Good morning, you wanted to cancel last minute, the tickets were preparid, unfortunately it's not possible. We advised you to contact your travel insurance.
