Self-Guided Chamonix with Aiguille du Midi or Mer de Glace
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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.
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 - 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.
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 To Expect
KeyTours 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)
Aiguille 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
Options
Trip Only
(KT5300-1 ) - Bus Trip Only : Return bus transfer from Geneva to Chamonix; admire Mont Blanc from afar. NO cable car or cogwheel train ride included.
Cable car
(KT5300-2) - Cable car : Option includes cable car ride up Aiguille du Midi, a 3842-meter-tall (12,605 ft) mountain in the Mont Blanc massif.
Cable car + Train
(KT5300-4) - Cable car + Train: Option includes cable car up Aiguille du Midi, and 20-minute cog railway up to Montenvers.
Mountain Train
(KT5300-6) - Mountain Train
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice ride but terrible and disrespectful staff
burkhartb2016,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Nice ride on the gondola , great views, everything well organized. What is not good is the mass handling with 65 people in a gondola! You get squeezed nicely , and it's just too expensive for that. But the worst thing was the driver on the way back who panicked everyone by shouting loudly . Many assumed the gondola would crash. Absolutely inappropriate. The kids were crying. The driver should reconsider his job whether he should rather work in an amusement park (or better retire) Was a cheek and never again!
A must do if you are in Geneva!
dippymui,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mountain views are out of this world and feels so surreal! Pleasant coach ride to and from Chamonix - easy to locate the stop for the pickup, it is directly in front of the shop where you collect your tickets for the day. We were provided a map for the day to help find our bearings once we were been dropped off. Would recommend the mountain train and once you step off, you are within the mountains and the view is breath taking. The village itself is cute and has plenty of shops, restaurants and bar - lots of choice to help you pass the day. We went picked up at 10.30 in Geneva, the coach trip is around 1.5 hours and you are picked up at 18.30, returning to Geneva between 19.30 to 19.45 but the time goes by quicker than you imagine!
Incredible views!! Make the time for Aiguille du Midi!!
dannysG702TY,
Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I went on our own via cablecar up to top of Aiguille du Midi... It was an amazing few hours of looking down at all the mountains and watching off piste skiers as little specs below our vantage point... would not miss it...
Bad
832mauriciov,
Dec 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Lousy, I paid for the tour back and forth and when I returned the driver would not let me get on because according to him the ticket was not valid and I had to pay him cash so he would not leave me lying in chamonix Pay almost $100 and the return bus is worth $60 if you buy it directly with the agency not by this means
Know what is open during the time you intend to travel.
Jeffrey H,
Nov 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Chamonix and Mont Blanc are beautiful, and I recommend seeing them. Unfortunately, we were never told that the gondola, the train, and much of the town was closed while we were visiting. We were dropped off at 11:30 a.m. and told the bus was leaving at 5:15 p.m., and then started wandering through a largely locked up town. The Office of Tourism in Chamonix was very helpful. We were able to walk 2 KM to Les Prez, and take its gondola up the ski slopes. We also ate at Josephine, which was phenomenal. Overall, it was beautiful, and many stores began to open in the afternoon. Just make sure to look at the time of year you go, and what will be open when you get there. Apparently, mid-November to mid-December is not the best time to visit.
Wasn't worth it for the money
Riya K,
Oct 31, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00Not worth the money. Bus driver not friendly and no option to book train. The trip is too long the cable car is too packed
A rainy day in Chamonix
luogodiromi,
Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I went to Chamonix with the intention of getting on the cable car and seeing the ice cave. It was raining and all that was closed however the place is beautiful, you can walk quietly, eat rich, shop downtown and tour the village for free in the free shutle. It is a tourist place so many people arrive and the best thing is that if you do not speak French, there is no problem because almost all people speak English or Spanish too. I only paid for the swisstour bus that picks you up at the airport and the rest I did on my own. Aguille du midi's 4D cinema on Mont Blanc is worth it.
Horrible horrible stay away
tuppycarnie,
Oct 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Tour operator did not show up. Tried to ask for help and customer service was ineffective. Attempted to get money back and asked for refund and gave said no. Working with credit card company now. Just horrible waste of money and didn’t get anything that was promised. Had to buy another ticket to go up the gondola. Stay away from this tour and company. I wish I could give zero stars.
Loved it so much. Highly...
Francesca P,
Oct 8, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved it so much. Highly recommend. It is a must especially if you want to spend a day in a beautiful village and seethe Alpsj
Unhappy with viator and tour operator
Chidamber K,
Sep 18, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour operator was uncoperative and viator response time is not good enough for emergencies. Sad!
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