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Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi & Mer de Glace Full-Day Trip

4.5  / 5252 reviews
Activity provider:Keytours SA
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Day trip

Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi & Mer de Glace Full-Day Trip

Activity provider:Keytours SA
4.5  / 5252 reviews

From $244.88 per person

Take a drive through the picturesque Arve Valley from Geneva to Chamonix at the foot of Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. Enjoy breathtaking panoramas as you explore some dramatic mountain landscapes by train and cable car as well.

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Duration 10 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Marvel at the breathtaking Arve Valley on a scenic drive to Chamonix
  • Enjoy stunning panoramas of Mont-Blanc from the top of Aiguille du Midi
  • Take a ride on the most famous cable car in the world
Full description
Feast your eyes on dramatic landscapes as you travel by coach through the scenic Arve Valley to Chamonix. Chamonix’s position at the foot of Europe’s highest peak, Mont-Blanc, makes it one of the most popular mountain villages in the area. On this full-day trip from Geneva, you’ll have access to Aiguille du Midi, a rocky 3,842-meter peak close to Mont Blanc. Take a ride up on the most famous cable car in the world, (please note this cable car is currently under maintenance, your tour will feature an alternative cable car or activity). This high mountain site, equipped for your comfort and safety, offers a 360-degree panorama taking in the majestic Mont-Blanc as well as the whole of its massif. In addition, you’ll also enjoy panoramic views of the Chamonix Valley and the major peaks of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. The Aiguille du Midi comprises the Piton Nord, the Piton Central with the Mont-Blanc gallery, and the Mont-Blanc terrace with its unforgettable view of Mont-Blanc. Take a charming little red train from Chamonix to the Montenvers site and the world famous Mer de Glace glacier. The Montenvers site is surrounded by the magnificent summits of les Drus, les Grandes Jorasses, and les Grands Charmoz. Learn about the largest French glacier and nature in the Alpine environment at exhibits here.
Includes
  • Transportation by bus
  • Ticket for Aiguille du Midi cable car
  • Ticket for the Mer De Glace train
  • Lunch
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems

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Meeting point

Geneva Bus Station (Gare routière), place Dorcière

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Children under 4 years old, pregnant women, and people with heart problems are not allowed to take the cable car
  • You must have your passport to participate in this tour
  • If you take the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace options, you will be provided with a 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 252 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Maria Florencia – ArgentinaAugust 20, 2023 – Verified booking
The transportation was perfect and timely, and there was time to do everything: Aiguille du Midi, Glass box, train to Mer de Glace, visit the ice cave and a short visit to Chamonix (it was a week day, maybe it's different on the weekend). The tour guide was also very gentle. The glass box was no such thing... you have to wait at least 20/30 min to take a picture there for 30 seconds, and the view is much better without a glass in between. But since you are there, I guess it's a must-do. And finally, about the glacier Mer de Glace, you may think it's far, but it's actually covered in dust, so you do see it very close to where the stairs are. It was interesting to visit the cave because you could touch the ice walls and see it from inside, but it's crowded and doesn't look natural. The best of the tour is the cable car to Aiguille du Midi, and definitely the views from the many terraces. That's worth the value of the whole tour! and also the views from the train to Mer de Glace.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyAugust 19, 2023 – Verified booking
The organization very well. The guide accompanied us in both activities (mer de glace and mont blanc) and gave precise directions. We couldn't climb the Aiguile due to gusts of wind, but that has nothing to do with the organizers. Doing the two excursions gives you a general idea, you have to do the visits quickly, but it is not enough time if you want to do a little hiking (especially in Plan de Aiguile, where there are routes). That's why I don't give it 5 stars, but because of the organization of the excursion itself it was very good.
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Jennifer – United StatesMay 23, 2023 – Verified booking
Everything was just perfect, very fun, and meticulously planned out. Sufficient free time except only at the very end when we were slammed by a torrential rainstorm. We were warned, tho! Our guide, Normands, was funny, helpful, and a great guide. The driver Mario was exceptional.
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