Chamonix Mont-Blanc Shared Day Trip

EXPERIENCE CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC FROM GENEVA ON THIS INCREDIBLE SHARED DAY TRIP

From 70€

 

ITINERARY

 

  • Available from Wednesday to Sunday
  • Pick up from Gare routiere, Place Dorciere in Geneva for transport only.
  • Door to door collection from your Hotel in Geneva if you choose transport & activities or All inclusive Packages - SMS sent the day before travel with your precise pickup time based on your location.
  • Travel to the Chamonix Valley. (1hr 30mins)
  • Audio Commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic and Japanese.
  • The following is included in our 'All Inclusive Package':
    • You will be taken to the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car which has amazing views of the Alps stretching into France, Italy and Switzerland.
    • Take the Montenvers Railway up through the valley to reach the Mer du Glace Glacier.
    • Descend into the Ice Caves to explore the grotto.
    • Lunch at one of the top restaurant in Chamonix, The Rose du Pont.
  • Free time to explore Chamonix.
  • Return to be back in Geneva at 17:30 (1hr 30mins)
  • Please remember your Passport and warm clothes for this excursion.

 

*The ticket queue for the Aiguille du Midi can take up to 2 hours, this is before you queue for the cable car.

 

We have THREE Ticket Options available for this excursion:

 

STANDARD PACKAGE

  • Transport from Geneva to Chamonix and back.
  • Aiguille de Midi drop off.
  • Executive minibus with air conditioning.

70€- Adults 49€ - Children under 12 yrs

 

TRANSPORT & ACTIVITY PACKAGE

Standard Package plus:

  • Avoid the Ticket queues with our Transport & Activity package.
  • Entrance tickets for the Aiguille du Midi cable car.
  • Entrance tickets for The Montenvers Railway.

145€ - Adults 113€ - Children under 12 yrs

 

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Standard Package plus:

  • Avoid the Ticket queues with our All Inclusive package.
  • Entrance tickets for the Aiguille du Midi cable car.
  • Entrance tickets for The Montenvers Railway.
  • Lunch at top Chamonix restaurant, the Rose du Pont.

190€ - Adults 144€ - Children under 12 yrs

 

*Please note children under the age of 3yrs cannot ride the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, it is also not recommended for children under 5yrs.

 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

On this day trip, discover the incredible, dramatic and world famous mountain resort of Chamonix Mont-Blanc. Towering peaks, majestic glaciers, and the picturesque alpine town of Chamonix.

Travel in executive mini-bus with air conditioning and audio commentary in 6 languages. This once in a lifetime trip to Mont-Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps at 4,810 meters, is on everyone’s wish list.

Here is a summary of the day trip and its activities:

Aiguille Du Midi Cable Car

On arrival into Chamonix guests will ride the thrilling Aiguille du Midi Cable Car towards Mont-Blanc, reaching 3,842m (12,600ft)! At this height, the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix offers a 360-degree viewpoint over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps and is the highest point accessible by cable-car in Europe. Take time at the top with multiple viewing platforms and even 'Step into the Void' the suspended glass viewing box - for those daring enough! Take in the fresh mountain air and feel on-top of the world. At the summit, there are a number of viewing terraces, a cafeteria and a souvenir shop - Remember to bring warm clothes, sun cream and a camera.

Montenvers & Mer de Glace

The famous red train - The Montenvers railway starts from Chamonix and climbs the valley upwards offering stunning views at every turn. Within 20 minutes the train reaches the bottom of the Mer de Glace (1,913 m), France’s largest glacier (7km long, 200 m thick).

The Mer De Glace translates as the ‘Sea of Ice’ and is one of the most stunning views in the Alps. Visitors can also descend into the Ice cave that is sculpted into the heart of glacier and explore the caves with its fantastic ice sculptures and colour lighting to enhance the ice. Another once in a lifetime experience of amazing grandeur.

Chamonix Town Centre

At the foot of Mont Blanc (4808m), the highest mountain in western Europe, Chamonix’s alpine town atmosphere and spectacular scenery attract people from all over the globe. This picturesque year - round village offers a great range of attractions and historic monuments.

Visitors can peruse the boutiques with designer brands such as Chanel and Moncler. Artisans producing local delicacies such as chocolate and cheese are on offer in quaint shops, plus a plethora of bars and restaurants lining the cobbled streets. Chamonix will leave a lasting impression.