Chamonix Mont-Blanc Full Day Guided Tour
Description
Begin your tour in Geneva, you'll meet your guide and board the bus for Chamonix. Gateway to one of the highest peaks of Europe "the Mont-blanc". Embark on a cable car to the summit the Aiguille du midi 3842m. Enjoy the breath-taking views upon arrival on summit, followed by a twenty minute walking tour to show you the wonders and summits around (Mont-blanc ect) Next, descend to the village of Chamonix for some free time in the beautiful alpine town. Enjoy local shops and restaurants. You'll have about an hour of free time before re-joining your guide for the afternoon. Your tour continues with a stroll to the train station, admiring historical landmarks of Chamonix as you go. Then, embark a cogwheel train and ascend 1900m to take in the spectacular views of the Mer de Glace Glacier. In season, you will have the option to visit the ice caves. Around five 5:00pm the bus will bring us back to geneva to finish the day at around 6:30pm.
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Itinerary
After a 1 hour bus drive from Geneva , we arrive in the beautiful village of Chamonix (France). We will then embark on an exhilarating cable car journey up 3,842m to visit Europes highest peaks. The Matterhorn (Switzerland) the grand jorasses (Italy) and certainly the Mont Blanc are all a glimpse away from the Auiguille du Midi. A guaranteed breathtaking experience.
After the peaks we will then descend together to the village of Chamonix for some free time to explore the local shops and restaurants to taste the local specialities (approx 1:30h for lunch). Then we will walk together towards the train station Viewing on the way some historical landmarks of Chamonix.
The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the beautiful Mer de glace Glacier (largest glacier of France). Boarding a historical cogwheel train taking us back up to 1900m (6,300ft) to have a spectacular view of the largest glacier in France. Arriving at the terminal, we will have the option for those who wish to visit the ice caves, to take a Gandola and hike down the 200 stairs to the glacier (hiking back up the 200 stairs).At around 16:00 we will take the train back down to chamonix were we will have our last chance to buy souveniers, before we embark back on the bus at 17:00 to arive back in geneva at 18:00
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- PASSPORT NEEDED
- WARNING: Ice cave and Cog-train closed from 11th of May till 3rd of June 2026 due Maintenance
Reviews(391)
Superb day out. I went on 30th June so the train was running. Niels is a wonderful guide. Energetic, knowledgable, organised, chatty, sharing facts of all kinds. The day is value for money and well-paced - fast moving but also enough free time at lunch. Great to see everything we visited but also horrifying to see the impact of rising temperatures. Catch it while you can. Do be careful to arrive well in advance (at least 15 mins) of the 08.30 start - the bus can’t and won’t wait. You have been warned!
One of the best experiences and a must see with Niles who is an excellent guide. If you are in Geneva its a must day trip. Thank you for a fantastic experience and knowledge of Alps that is breathtaking!
No guidance was given ahead of time for this tour. We had to pay 250 extra Swiss francs to have the guided tour in addition to the 250 that we already paid through Trip Advisor. The tour was nice, but we didn’t appreciate the ambiguity about the price.
The cable car to the top of Mont Blanc is a 20 minute ride to the top. I wouldn’t recommend it for little kids. It is daunting. Once you’re there, the sites are magnificent. The guide was phenomenal. he was very funny, entertaining and knowledgeable.
Perfect day trip out of Geneva. The cable car to Aguille du Midi was quick and the views were stunning. The train to Mer de Glace was shut down due to a worker strike, but I didn’t miss it because the town of Chamonix was beautiful and it was nice spending extra time there. Our guide, Niels, was great. Fluent in English and French with a great personality and sense of humor. Would highly recommend if you have a day in Geneva with nothing planned.
What a great way to explore Chamonix and Mont Blanc. Our guide, Neils, was super personable, organized, and informative! We had a beautiful day in the weather and experience. The only disappointment was the train strike that prohibited us from going to the ice caves. But more time on Mont Blanc and in Chamonix was very welcome. I would highly recommend the tour.
Absolutely fantastic trip. Neils our tour guide was superb. He gave us lots of information throughout the day and had a great personality which really made it a fun and memorable day. Mont Blanc was superb with clear views for as far as you could see. The Ice Caves were really interesting and informative. Had plenty of time for a lovely lunch and walk around Chamonix. I would thoroughly recommend this day as very enjoyable, with lots packed into it making it a really full day.
We booked a tour 3 days prior and on the day itself we were in the Rue de alpes where the location of the bus was supposed to leave from. There were several buses who refused us bec provider was not included in the tour. Apparently the waiting area was farther the other street from all the other buses. We tried calling the operator and he could not be reached. Texted us they were about to leave but did not respond to my text that we are looking for the bus. We were eventually left (4 of us). No refund .
Hello, first of all, our guide.Tried contacting you multiple times without success. As you did not reply to the mail. You sent us a screenshot of attempting to call, but you did not have connection. Your calls did not go through as it clearly states on your screenshot you sent us. The calls were canceled.. Our partner company informed us at the end of the day that you were standing in their office. Even after them telling you the exact location of your tour and explaining you that the tour was about to leave, but yet you were sure that you are at the correct location. When our guide finally contacted you, it was already too late. We had a full group. Everyone was on time, and of course they all wanted to leave on their excursion after waiting an extra 6 minutes. We are sorry you had a bad experience, but you must understand timing is very crucial for a group tour. If you're not on time or at the wrong location, please make sure your phone is well connected and the number you have given is available. The meeting time for this store is at 8:15. The address is quite clear and we even have a google maps link to arrive at the exact location. It is normal that other companies did not let you on their bus.If you did not have the right ticket for their company. We offered alternatives, and even for you to come.The next day which you refused. We apologize for your lost excursion.
Niels was a fantastic tour guide; probably one of the best we have experienced in our travels. He was very knowledgeable, personable, entertaining and accommodating. The tour itself takes you to some extraordinary scenery of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains. This was a not miss tour and the highlight of our visits to Copenhagen, Norway and Geneva.
This tour is wonderful in every way. Neils, who leads this tour is an enthusiastic and kind young man. When I fell behind at the Ice Caves, reassuringly Neils stayed behind and climbed the stairs till I reached the Escalators to the top where the Train was. Throughout the tour Neils gave us valuable information. The tour started from a coach station. However, Neils waited at the meeting point mentioned on the Viator website. The scenery is magnificent from the top of Mont Blanc.
