Overview
Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak of Europe (4807 m./15.771 ft). Spend the day on this independent tour. With your pre-ordered lift and train tickets, you will avoid the long queues thanks to our reserved gondola. Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! Enjoy some free time to stroll around the mountain village. 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.
What's included
- ✓Cable car of Aiguille du midi or Brévent ( if option selected)
- ✓Self guided/ independent tour
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Mountrain Train to the glacier ( if option selected)
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Guide
What you'll do
- 1
Receive the instruction for your day
⏱ 10 min - 2
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.
⏱ 2 hours - 3
Free time to enjoy your lunch
⏱ 1 hour - 4
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.
⏱ 2 hours - 5
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.
⏱ 2 hours
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$79
$39
$15
2 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child under 3
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- 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.
- Due to maintenance works, some attractions will be temporarily closed: Mer de Glace (03.11 - 21.11) & Aiguille du Midi (03.11 - 19.12). Alternatives will be offered.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
