Self-Guided Chamonix with Aiguille du Midi or Mer de Glace

Overview

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

• ✓Mountain train to Mer de Glace - If option selected
• ✓Incredible views on the Alps mountain
• ✓Cable car to Aiguille du midi or Brévent - If option selected
• ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓Sightseeing in the alpine village of Chamonix Mont Blanc

• ✕Food and drinks
• ✕Guide

What you'll do

1. 1

   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 min
2. 2

   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
3. 3

   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
4. 4

   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

Availability & pricing

4 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• 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 - 21.11) & Aiguille du Midi (03.11 - 19.12). Alternative tours will be offered during this period.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.