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Early morning trip because you have a flight or not an early riser?
Don't want to be stick with a group? Take this self-guided tour to Chamonix Mont Blanc. Take advantage of the multiple departure time to manage you timetable.
Experience the roof of Europe on this half day trip to Chamonix and Mont Blanc in the French Alps tour from Chamonix Mont Blanc. You will depart to the mountain at 8h15, 10h30am or 12h30pm at the Geneva bus stop. As you you make your way up, you will see the beauty and serenity that have made the Alps so captivating.
Once you arrive at the village of Chamonix, you will then have the opportunity to spend some free time in the picturesque village, take a breath of fresh air and stroll on the little streets full of charm on your own
You also have the possibility to choose this trip with the cable car option or mountain cogwheel train.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Ticket Redemption Point
Itinerary
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1KeyTours S.A.
Exchange your ticket at Keytours Office just in front the Bus station - You will receive some details on your trips, also a map and the tickets for the activities (if option selected)
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Aiguille du Midi
If Option Selected - Cable car Aiguille du Midi : Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m! 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
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Montenvers – Mer De Glace
If option Selected - You will also have the opportunity to 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. Surrounded by the impressive summits of Les Drus, Les Grandes Jorasses and Les Grands Charmoz, The Montenvers site is a natural living witness of climate change of our era. It offers several visits including the crystal gallery or the Glaciorium, a new space entirely dedicated to the glaciers from their birth, to present and to the future. Depending on the period, it is also possible to visit the ice caves carved into the Glacier.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Enjoy a free time for souvenir shopping in the village before getting back on the bus at 5 pm. If you take both options, you will have a late return from Chamonix at 6:30pm and be back in Geneva at approximately 7:45pm.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child under 3 years for the cable car
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child under 3 years for the cable car
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not recommended for pregnant women for the cable car
- 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.
- Please note that due to maintenance works in Chamonix, some attractions will be temporarily closed: Mer de Glace (03.11 - 07.11) & Aiguille du Midi (03.11 - 19.12)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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