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Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva: Alpine Adventures and Savoy Cuisine Experience
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180 Ratings
Genève
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Geneva to Chamonix and Mont Blanc. Experience breathtaking alpine adventures, indulge in delicious Savoy cuisine, and marvel at the majestic Mont Blanc glacier.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- KeyTours S.A. - Passport Needed! Our office is Just in front the Bus Station, you will meet your guide and board the panoramic bus with a glass top in order to enjoy the wonderful view of the Alps mountains.
What's Included
- Breathtaking Alpine views
- Mountain train ride to the glacier
- Optional visit to ice caves, subject to availability
- Cable car ascent to Aiguille du Midi (select tours)
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Explore the charming village of Chamonix
- Engaging live commentary during the journey
- Convenient round-trip coach transportation
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Hop onboard a transparent-topped bus for a scenic journey through the majestic Alps mountains.
Experience an exciting cable car ride and a unique mountain rack railway trip to witness the icy glacier. It’s truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The cable car ascends to an elevation of 3842 meters, granting access to various viewing platforms, where you’re directly opposite the impressive Mont Blanc for an unforgettable photo opportunity.
During your lunch break, savour an authentic savoy delicacy at your own pace.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the mountain resort before embarking on the mountain train towards the Sea of Ice, the largest glacier in France.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Cable car forbidden under 2 years
- Passport is necessary
- 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 tickets includes the ice caves and the gondola ( but these are not garanteed), the train can be open and not the cave, there is no refund is so because it’s the same price
- 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 if they open before we arrive there, it’s a risk to take
- 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
- 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.
Location
Gare routière
Place Dorcière
There is a sign for excursion at the geneva bus station, our office is also situated just across on the 8 rue François Bonivard. The bus has the name of the tour with the brand Swisstours on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
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Maura_c
Jul 26, 2024
Superb trip - Excellent tour with Antoine - Thank you
Lovely view of Mont Blanc on a very clear sunny day - so memorable!
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Igor_s
Jul 25, 2024
Breathtaking adventure - Going up the mountain was spectacular and breathtaking. The mer de glass cave was majestic. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly
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Quyen_b
Jul 23, 2024
Would do it again! - Amazing time, so worth the money and time. Went to the top of the Swiss Alps, went into an ice cave, day was packed with enjoyable things! Anton was great and friendly.
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Timothy_g
Jul 15, 2024
Geneva to Chamonix day - Chris was an excellent guide. The journey was well organized with plenty of time to see everything. The views around Chamonix on a sunny day are spectacular.
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Carmencitae2024
Jul 10, 2024
Beautiful Mont Blanc - A sight to behold. It was an experience that my husband and I will never forget. We thank God that we are able to witness this beauty.
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Singriashokkumar
Jul 3, 2024
Great day trip to Chamonix from Geneva - It was a very good guided trip. Our guide Antonio was very good and he made sure all of us were on time and he waited for us at the train station as well as the gondola. The visit was very nice. There was some cloud cover, but or experience was wonderful. Views were very good.
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Mrambar_b
Jul 15, 2024
Cable car ticket not included - The most important part one needs to be aware before booking this trip is that the cable car tickets are not included in the price. Only mountain train ticket which is only about €19. The cable car tickets are €54. So it does seem quite expensive for a 45 mins round trip in a coach to and fro from Chamonix and mountain train costing almost €150.
The trip itself was very well organised and the guide Chris was funny and knowledgeable. Chamonix, cable car trip to the top was breathtaking. So was the mountain train trip.
We are very pleased we did everything but would have been happier if we knew what we were paying for.
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Sarahmx2748wf
Jul 11, 2024
Lovely Chamonix and Mont Blanc - We enjoyed the full day trip to Chamonix with Key Tours and our guide Kris. The 1.5 hour journey from Geneva to Chamonix was in a very comfortable brand new glass top bus. When we arrived, the group was given tickets and direction on taking the cable car to Aiguille du Midi. As others have mentioned, the guide does not have you follow him around all day while he imparts his wisdom. (But you could do that, as it seemed he was always nearby and we had nice conversation with him a few times throughout the day.) After two cable car rides and then an elevator ride, we reached the highest point. The weather the day we visited was absolutely beautiful, but it was still quite chilly at the top. All worth it for the stunning views! What was probably not worth it, however, was waiting in line for the glass box. You're allowed only a short time inside the box while an employee takes your photo, so you don't get to really experience the 360 view and if it's cloudy, you won't see much at all. It is probably better to just take in the views on the various platforms and then go back to the village for lunch. After lunch was the scenic train ride to visit the ice cave. There is another cable car ride to get to the ice cave and again, the views for this part of the tour are amazing. But be ready for the steps going back up from the ice cave! Our visit was on a Sunday, so perhaps wait times were longer, but I do wish we had had more time to explore Chamonix. Overall, since we only had one day to visit, I am very pleased we opted for the tour versus trying to coordinate everything ourselves.
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Laurensz6216bd
Jul 6, 2024
Highly recommended excursion - Long day (just over 10 hours) but well worth it. We had a completely full coach to Chamonix (stunning resort town), which is not ideal for those at the end of the line as many families had to split up and sit with strangers. The bus ride is only 1.5 hours though and the ride through the alps is stunning. Once in Chamonix, the entire group packs into a gondola (I mean PACKS) and goes up halfway then into another gondola to the summit. If you are Claustrophobic, you may struggle with the gondola rides. At the top though, it is stunning with several platforms and levels to walk around and explore the scenery. It’s windy and icy up there. Wear good shoes and bring a jacket. Back down in the resort area, it was very warm so layering is recommended in summer months. After free time for lunch, we rode the train up to the glacier (once again, packed in tightly) and had the option to take a cable car to the ice cave (highly recommend), just know that once you leave the ice cave, it’s 177 steps back up to the cable car. After another hour, we packed back into the bus and made our way back to Geneva. Overall, very nice excursion.
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Amy_c
Jul 31, 2024
Fine - I would have liked to have learned more about the history on the trip. I also was a bit taken back to realize the impact of the ice cave “feature” on the environment. I would not recommend it
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