Chamonix and Mont-Blanc Independent Day Trip from Geneva

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About this activity

On this independent tour from Geneva, cross the Switzerland-France border and visit one of the most famous villages in the French Alps, Chamonix, at the foot of towering Mont Blanc: highest mountain of Europe.

Enjoy a scenic coach drive through the Arve Valley to the picturesque Alpine village of Chamonix, where you’re free to explore at your leisure.

Spend the time in the village or pick different options such as the cable car and the mountain train

Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m !

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Keytours (Switzerland)

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Magnificient views on the Alps mountains
Included: Skip the line ticket
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Aiguille du Midi cable car ride (if option selected)
Included: Mer de Glace train ride (if option selected)
Included: Independant tour - Self guided
Included: Visit the charming village of the Chamonix Mont Blanc village

Not included

Not included: Food and beverage
Not included: Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Board your bus for a scenic 90 minutes drive on the white highway
Aiguille du Midi

2 hours Admission included

Enjoy an incredible cable car ride to the Aiguille du midi or the Brévent
Brevent Cable Car

one hour Admission included

If you buy a multipass, you have access to the brévent cable car to have another point of view on the Mont Blanc
Chamonix

2 hours

Discover the alpine village, the highest mountain of Europe. It's the world famous village for sports and outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, climbing, paragliding, speedflying and alpinism.
Stop 5

2 hours

Ride the cogwheel mountain train to the largest glacier of France: Mer de Glace

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Place Dorcière - 1201 Geneva

End point

Place Dorcière - 1201 Geneva

Using your ticket

Please check-in at our Keytours office in front of the bus station 10 - 15 minutes before departure. The entrance tickets will be given to you by our staff.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that this tour will not be accompanied by a guide, only a local assistant im the village
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
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you will be traveling from Geneva (Switzerland) to Chamonix (France)
If an activity is close for maintenance or weather conditions, you will be ofered alternatives but no refund
baby until 4 are not allowed to go up on the cable car
There is different returns such as 12h30, 17h15 or 18h30 depending on availbility
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.

Options

Trip Only

Duration: 6 hours: The trip can last 6 hours

(KTG121) - Trip Only: Round-trip coach transport from Geneva, with free time in Chamonix. Trip has flexible hours and depends on availibility.
Cable Car

(KTG122) - Trip with Cable Car: Round-trip coach transport from Geneva, including Aiguille du Midi cable car ride. Trip lasts 6 hours.
Cable Car and Train

(KTG124) - Cable Car & Train : Round-trip coach transport from Geneva, including Aiguille du Midi cable car ride and Mer de Glace train ride. Trip lasts 10 hours.