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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva: A Scenic Journey to Europe's Highest Mountain
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Geneva
Embark on a scenic day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain. Marvel at the majestic Alps, ride a cable car to Aiguille du Midi, and witness the famous Mer de Glace glacier.
Embark on a scenic day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest mountain. Marvel at the majestic Alps, ride a cable car to Aiguille du Midi, and witness the famous Mer de Glace glacier.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Geneva - Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour
- Aiguille du Midi - 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…
- Geneva - Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour
- Aiguille du Midi - 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)
- Statue of Balmat and Saussure - Take a photo of the most famous Alpinistes
- Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train - 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
- Chamonix - 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.
What's Included
- Cable car ride to summit of Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
- Guide if more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- Train ride to Montenvers (if option selected, caves included but the opening is NOT guaranteed)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the line tickets
- Cable car ride to summit of Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
- Guide if more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
- Train ride to Montenvers (if option selected, caves included but the opening is NOT guaranteed)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the line tickets
What's Not Included
- Food and beverage
- Food and beverage
Additional Information
Embark on a day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain, guided expertly across the Swiss-French border. Enjoy traveling through the Arve Valley to arrive at the charming mountain town of Chamonix. A cable car ride up to the Aiguille du Midi peak offers mesmerizing views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. The journey…
Embark on a day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest mountain, guided expertly across the Swiss-French border. Enjoy traveling through the Arve Valley to arrive at the charming mountain town of Chamonix. A cable car ride up to the Aiguille du Midi peak offers mesmerizing views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. The journey includes a picturesque train ride to Montenvers, offering views of the stunning Mer de Glace, the most renowned glacier in France.
- 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
Location
Geneva Bus Station
Place Dorcière 1201 Geneva
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
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Robert
May 5, 2025
One of the best but watch out! - Really really enjoyed this tour. We did the tour including cable car and cog-train excursions. Was a rainy cloudy day with very poor visibility at the top but was still awesome and glad we went. Rain and fog are a spring normal as we understand.
A couple things to beware of: with the cable tram you start at approximately 1500 feet and end up 30 minutes later at approximately 12,000 feet. That is a huge quick altitude change that can cause altitude sickness to some degree. As a 64 year old male, I experienced significant light-headedness and some visual disturbances so we didn't linger at the top. Other more serious symptoms of altitude sickness are headache and shortness of breath, and I didn't really have either of those, and the only immediate way to fix that is to depend, so we went back to the midpoint where all was totally fine.
The cog-train goes about to the same altitude as the midpoint on the tram, so no problem there with altitude and the views were astounding.
One more thing to be aware of, is that if you want to visit the ice caves , you take a small gondola from the chalet at the top of the train, and go down toward the glacier; however, because of climate change, you now need to descend 168 steps from the gondola to the caves and the hoof it back up. Would say that is at least moderate intensity physical requirements, beware.
Overall, an incredible experience, and really glad to have done it.
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Shivakumar_v
Apr 17, 2025
Day trip to Chamonix and Mt. Blanc - Comfortable bus and good itinerary. Beautiful views is an understatement. The guide was good but communication regarding times and meeting points could have been better. Overall the trip was fantastic and memorable.
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Seamus_m
Apr 15, 2025
very good value, very... - very good value, very varied, excellent guide, very informative, quite close to Geneva and very comfortable coach
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560najwaa
Apr 10, 2025
A day trip to chamonix - The town is incredible, the alps all around the town. The center is full of nice restaurants , cafes and souvenirs shops, ice cream shops, the town is full of activities to do .. needs more than one day..
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Candycem2025
Apr 6, 2025
Lovely day in the alps - Antoine was such a fun guide for our day in the alps. He was funny, friendly, courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable. We loved the views, enjoyed our time on the train, in the glacier and walking around the beautiful/quaint town of Chamonix.
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Michelle_r
Mar 29, 2025
Very good service - Very attentive and informative. The guide made sure we were informed, together as a group and offered to help in any way.
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Eric_h
Apr 23, 2025
This was fine - We were basically paying for transportation to and from Chamonix. It was fine. Staff at meeting point were a little disorganized (seems like they should know how many open seats are available on each bus?)
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Ks_s
Apr 8, 2025
Mon Blanc - The experience is good but we were charged for the train even though the ticket sated it is covered. Felt like a Nickel and dime process.
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Kami_f
Apr 24, 2025
Mistake is busses but still a good overall excursion - Terrible experience from Keytours (Switzerland). My friend and I bought separate experiences on accident. Upon arrival at the meeting location which was not clearly marked, I accidentally got on wrong bus (correct bus for my friend). My guide was aware but said to ride with them so I didn’t miss the excursion and once we got to Chamonix, he would speak to the other tour guide and get it all straightened out. He explained this type of thing has happened in the past and they typically work together to not leave customers behind. We drove to Chamonix which was the same place Keytours was going. Upon arrival the tour guide from the bus we drove on let the Keytours guide know that I was present and could join his group which he has no issue with however Karen at the office would not allow me to join the group. Rather they just pocketed my money abd refused to accommodate me stating I was a no show. I understand that yes I technically missed the ride up but having reunited with the group at the place the excursion was to take place where tickets for the train and lift weee to be purchased, I fail to understand why Karen REFUSED to allow any accommodation. Overall the excursion was great. I stayed with original tour guide who was awesome. Paid again for excursion and tipped. Because of this, I’d say go but definitely don’t use Keytours as your operator. Plenty of others provide a great experience.
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R_d
Apr 6, 2025
Deceptive and unprofessional - I clearly stated, in writing, that I was only interested in a private tour. The booking was excepted and I reiterated that it would only be our group of four. When we arrived at the departure point for the tour, it was a large group/large bus tour.
So, we did not take the tour. The tour provider acknowledged that my booking stated private tour/only my group of 4, but refused to refund my fee.
I was always clear that I was only interested in a PRIVATE TOUR. I reached out to them more than once before the tour and they had multiple opportunities to state that it would not be a private tour. Had they done so, not only would I have cancelled but I could have found another tour to fill this day.
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