Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comChamonix and Mont Blanc
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Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Product code: 2510KT001
This tour will take you on an unforgettable 90 minute drive through the picturesque Arve Valley from Geneva to Chamonix, one of the most famous mountain villages at the foot of the remarkable and majestic Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe. (4807 m./15.771 ft).
Continue to Aiguille du Midi, a rocky 3842 m./12,604 ft. peak close to Mont Blanc. Reach the summit in 20 minutes by a two-stage cable car where the panoramic views of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps are spectacular! It's also possible to see the famous Tobblerone chocolate's trademark mountain in the direction of the Swiss alps (weather permitting!). It is called "Cervine" in French and "Matterhorn" German. There are many terraces and balconies up at the Aiguille du Midi where you can enjoy views of the magnificent mountain ranges and watch skiers going down towards the Glacier. There's a cafe up at the summit where you can retreat to somewhere warmer, have a hot chocolate and perhaps enjoy a light snack (at own expense). Enjoy lunch in the village of Chamonix.
Next take the comfortable electric railway from Chamonix to Montenvers (1913m / 6276 ft), a vantage point with fine views of the Mer de Glace. This magnificent glacier is 7 km (4 miles) long and averages 1200m (3/4 mile) in width. This charming little red train has been transferring passengers to the Montenvers site and the world famous Mer de Glace glacier since 1908. Surrounded by prestigious summits, les Drus (3754 m), les Grandes Jorasses (4205 m) and les Grands Charmoz (3842 m); the Montenvers site offers numerous exhibitions to enable everyone to know more about the life of the largest French glacier (7 km long!) and about nature in the Alps.
Chamonix - Little Red Train
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Unavailable Dates:
- January 01 (New Years Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge. It is not advised for children under 2 years old to ascend the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 12 years.
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- Coach transport
- English and French speaking guide
- Cable car ride Aiguille du Midi
- Mer de Glace
- Lunch (menu of 7 meal choices including a vegetarian option)
- Drinks
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- After you come up in the little red train from Chamonix you have a couple of things to do. Subject to it being open to the public, visit the ice cave where you go under the glacier and see the great 'ice art' where the ice has been carved to imitate a little apartment with furniture of ice! Then you will meet the local Saint Bernard named Beethoven who greets you with a friendly bark. There is also a crystal cave/museum located at Montenvers
where you can see the local crystals that have been dug up and preserved with a description of the natural elements. Another museum of the local animals that inhabit the mountains of Chamonix ranging from the jumping mountain goat, the marmotte, various bird species, and other critters is also located up there.
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Loved the tour to Mt. Blanc and Chamonix. Tour guide was great. Not enough time at the top, though, ... Read more ›
Nancy M, United States, July 2008
I would say it was worth every penny. It was just wonderful and the weather was great! Read more ›
Stephanie H, United States, July 2008
