Independent day at Chamonix and Mont-Blanc from Geneva | La Vacanza Travel

Independent day at Chamonix and Mont-Blanc from Geneva

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva
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  • 6 hours
  • Geneva
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

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.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Geneva Bus Station, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France

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

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Brevent Cable Car, 29 R Henriette d'Angeville, 74400, Chamonix France

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chamonix, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Place de la Mer de Glace, Pl. de la Mer de Glace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

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

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Aiguille du Midi cable car ride (if option selected)
  • Mer de Glace train ride (if option selected)
  • Skip the line ticket
  • Magnificient views on the Alps mountains
  • Visit the charming village of the Chamonix Mont Blanc village
  • Independant tour - Self guided
  • Entry/Admission - Brevent Cable Car
  • Entry/Admission - Aiguille du Midi

Exclusions
  • Guide
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
  • Please note that this tour will not be accompanied by a guide, only a local assistant im the village
  • Stroller accessible
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Geneva Bus Station, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Paige_D

26 Nov, 2023

I went to Geneve for the weekend and took a trip to Chamonix. Our tour guide/ bus driver Zak was fantastic. He really had a great sense of humour and made our experience so much better. He was wonderful. He went above and beyond what he needed to do for us and we greatly appreciated it. Chamonix was so beautiful. The large Cable Cart was closed but Zak took us to a smaller one which was still a wonderful experience. I would highly reccomend this trip!

Stephen_M

22 Nov, 2023

The advertisement for the tour highlights access to Mt Blanc and the Glaciers. They were closed and we were not warned ahead of time. In fact virtually the entire town was closed until December. There was nothing to do. We left early. A total waste of time and money.

Kelley_C

10 Nov, 2023

The mountains are beautiful, the shops are lovely and the onion soup was delicious. I wouldn’t recommend going to Chamonix at the beginning of November as most attractions, plus many pubs & shops, are closed at that time.

Fiona_G

24 Oct, 2023

Awfully rude man checked me on the coach, so not good first impression but the on board guide David was lovely and the drive was pleasant. Walked around Chamonix for a couple of hours, worth the visit, such a pretty town, and was back in Geneva mid afternoon.

Stacey_S

27 Sep, 2023

I am very disappointed in La Vacanza Travel. I had to miss my scheduled time because of a family situation. There were plenty of seats on the next scheduled bus but I was charged an additional 50e unnecessarily.

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