Chamonix Self-guided Sightseeing Tour from Geneva
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Cable car of Aiguille du midi or Brévent ( if option selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Mountrain Train to the glacier ( if option selected)
Self guided/ independent tour
Lunch
Guide
What To Expect
Receive the instruction for your day
Aiguille du Midi
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.
Options
Chamonix sightseeing transport
(CST101) - Transport only
Sightseeing with activities
(CST104) - Sightseeing tour: 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).
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It’s a long day but there...
Andre K,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a long day but there is so much to see an so much to do from exploring Mont Blanc to touring Chamonix!
Chamonix winter day-tour
Larry T,
Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful place to visit summer or winter. We did self-guided which was completely fine as the town was easy to navigate. A bit chaotic getting back on the return bus at the bus station as all buses show up at the same time for the full day tours.
Spectacular views and beautiful experience worth visiting🔝❤️
Nena V,
May 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Real feeling 🔝 of the nature. Mixed feelings of excitement. Had real experience of decreasing the oxygen of my body I felt the pressure through my body muscles and head. One of the best feelings and experienced worth to visit and I will come back again one day 🙏❤️
Amazing day 😍
Emma C,
Jan 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing day from start to finish. I’ve forgotten the guides name but he was very helpful, friendly and chatty, we felt very confident under his leadership..
£146 for a bus ride to Chamonix
Jonnyc1989jc,
Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Per the description of the trip and itinerary (photos attached), we were expecting to visit the Mer de Glace and Aiguille du Midi. On arrival at Chamonix we were advised that the cable cars don’t operate this time of year and no access is available to either - at no point was this communicated before/after my booking. Tried to contact the company to arrange a partial refund but they were not interested, although they have now amended the description of the tour per my complaint. If you do this trip yourself with Flixbus it would cost no more than £30.
Beautiful trip
Bruna B,
Dec 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Although the weather wasn’t sunny, the cable cars were closed, our guide was very nice and we went up to mer de glace by train. Which was magical nonetheless. It was snowing and very cold. After returning to town Chamonix, the guide did a quick show of the main spots, food tips, and let us do and go wherever wanted. Indeed a very well, easy and enjoyable experience.
Brilliant trip to Chamonix but be aware this price is for transport only
Charlie C,
Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this trip to Chamonix but be aware this price is just for the transport and the train cost an additional £50 each. We went in December and the cable card was not in operation due to maintenance that happens for a few months of the year as well so be aware it might not be open and if it is will again cost extra. The mountain train was highly worth it though and the town of Chamonix is also very nice and much cheaper than Geneva.
Anthony was wonderful! ...
Kim B,
Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Anthony was wonderful! So helpful and knowledgeable. And funny! Scenery was amazing!!! Bus was very comfortable too.
Fun guides and a beautiful day
Lucy S,
Nov 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely nice guides and we liked having free time. The attractions being separate was confusing from the initial descriptions on the website. We still had a wonderful day thanks mostly to the two fun guides .
Overprice tour with no fun activities
SAURABH K,
Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00Average tour nothing great . Due to bad weather many things were closed so just charging 100$ USD for transfer from Geneva to Chamonix and back seemed pricy . Had to pay additional 30$ for the cable car. The chamonix town is small and pretty average . Most of the shops were closed to nothing much to do. Overall very average tour and over priced.
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