Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: SwissTours, Rue François-Bonivard 8, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
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Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France
In the morning, ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car, the highest in Europe, climb more than 2700m and enjoy the unique journey between the ground and the sky with year-round snow! 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. For lunch, enjoy the fine french cuisine. Our restaurant is situated in the center of the village, on the way you will discover the mountain architecture of the Alps.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chamonix, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Free time to enjoy your lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mer de Glace, Unnamed Road,74400, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
In the afternoon, board the little red cogwheel train to Glacier Mer de Glace. It takes about twenty minutes to climb the 1,000 meters up to the Montenvers-Mer de Glace attraction. The track climbs the mountainside running through the forest, tunnels cut through the rock and over viaducts. You enter the realm of the high mountains, and round the last bend you'll feel the magic: you've arrived at your destination at the foot of the famous Mer de Glace glacier, at an altitude of 1,913m.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mont Blanc, Chamonix France
Discover the famous village of Chamonix Mont Blanc: In 1924 Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympic Games. Skiing was introduced in Chamonix at the end of the 19th century by Dr Payot. Nowadays, Chamonix is the most famous mountain village and Mont Blanc the highest mount of Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
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Place Dorcière, Pl. Dorcière, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
08:30 AM
10 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not recommended for child under 3
Not wheelchair accessible
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Stroller accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
If an activity is close for maintenance or weather conditions, you will be offered alternatives but no refund
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 befor we leave if activities will be open
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.
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
Posted By : Nena_V
Real feeling 🔝 of the nature. Mixed feelings of excitement. Had real experience of decreasing the oxygen of my body I felt the pressure through my body muscles and head. One of the best feelings and experienced worth to visit and I will come back again one day 🙏❤️
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Emma_C
Absolutely amazing day from start to finish.
I’ve forgotten the guides name but he was very helpful, friendly and chatty, we felt very confident under his leadership..
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Posted On : 2024-01-06
Posted By : Jonnyc1989jc
Per the description of the trip and itinerary (photos attached), we were expecting to visit the Mer de Glace and Aiguille du Midi.
On arrival at Chamonix we were advised that the cable cars don’t operate this time of year and no access is available to either - at no point was this communicated before/after my booking.
Tried to contact the company to arrange a partial refund but they were not interested, although they have now amended the description of the tour per my complaint. If you do this trip yourself with Flixbus it would cost no more than £30.
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Posted On : 2023-12-19
Posted By : Bruna_B
Although the weather wasn’t sunny, the cable cars were closed, our guide was very nice and we went up to mer de glace by train. Which was magical nonetheless. It was snowing and very cold. After returning to town Chamonix, the guide did a quick show of the main spots, food tips, and let us do and go wherever wanted. Indeed a very well, easy and enjoyable experience.
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Posted On : 2023-12-15
Posted By : Charlie_C
We had an amazing time on this trip to Chamonix but be aware this price is just for the transport and the train cost an additional £50 each. We went in December and the cable card was not in operation due to maintenance that happens for a few months of the year as well so be aware it might not be open and if it is will again cost extra.
The mountain train was highly worth it though and the town of Chamonix is also very nice and much cheaper than Geneva.
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Posted On : 2023-12-07
Posted By : Kim_B
Anthony was wonderful! So helpful and knowledgeable. And funny! Scenery was amazing!!! Bus was very comfortable too.
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Posted On : 2023-12-06
Posted By : Lucy_S
Extremely nice guides and we liked having free time. The attractions being separate was confusing from the initial descriptions on the website. We still had a wonderful day thanks mostly to the two fun guides .
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Posted On : 2023-11-23
Posted By : SAURABH_K
Average tour nothing great . Due to bad weather many things were closed so just charging 100$ USD for transfer from Geneva to Chamonix and back seemed pricy . Had to pay additional 30$ for the cable car. The chamonix town is small and pretty average . Most of the shops were closed to nothing much to do. Overall very average tour and over priced.
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Posted On : 2023-11-13
Posted By : KASHIF_H
The journey to Chamonix was breathtaking and the tour operator was very nice and informative. The bus ride was pleasant and return. it was my 50th birthday celebrations and we were very happy
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Posted On : 2023-11-10
Posted By : Travel199961
There were many reasons why I was disappointed in this trip.
1) it was never made clear that Chamonix is in off season right now. Normally that wouldn’t bother me. But apparently that means that some businesses are closed completely and others are only open limited hours. For example, it would have been really helpful to know that there is only one restaurant open at all and it is only open for lunch from noon to 2 then the kitchen is closed until 7pm for dinner. That would have been important information for anyone wanting to have lunch in the village.
2) I arrived late because I injured myself on the way to the tour pickup spot. There were two employees that I interacted with. One of them was very kind and did everything within his power and authority to make me comfortable while I dealt with a painful and frustrating situation. The other employee was curt and very unsympathetic. When I asked if I could get a refund, it was a flat out “no.” Why, then, does the app have a button to request a refund? When I asked if there was going to be a lot of walking she very flippantly said “it’s a village. You walk around as much as you like.” But the village was practically vacant. I had hoped to spend time relaxing somewhere with a view so I could rest my back and maybe have a nice meal. If I had known that wasn’t going to be possible I would not have even gone. So basically this was just an $80 bus ride. Totally not worth it.
Don’t go to Chamonix off season. Save your money and spend time in Geneva.
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Posted On : 2023-11-08
