Chamonix and Mont Blanc Panoramic Bus Tour from Geneva
Spend a day in the Chamonix Valley amid the alpine splendor of Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s highest mountains. This day trip from Geneva makes it easy to visit the region with round-trip transport by coach, panoramic bus, cable car, and mountain train. You’ll explore Chamonix, soak up glacier views from Montenvers, and even have chance to visit the Aiguille du Midi Skywalk (depending on the option you've selected). Just remember to bring your passport.
Highlights
- ✓Visit the best viewpoints to see famous peaks and glacier summits
- ✓Travel with a guide for easy logistics, but have free time at each stop
- ✓Explore Chamonix and enjoy ample free time for lunch (own expense)
- ✓Stay in Chamonix longer if you wish, and return to Geneva at a later time
What you'll see & do
- ✓Passport Needed! Our office is situated in front the bus station, you will meet your guide and board the panoramic bus with a glass top in order to enjoy the wonderful view of the Alps mountains.
- ✓Once in Chamonix you'll have time to explore Chamonix and enjoy ample free time for lunch (own expense)
- ✓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. If it’s open, you can try the unique adventure: "Step into the Void" BREATHTAKING!
- ✓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
- ✓Magnificient views on the Alps
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Visit the french mountain village of Chamonix
- ✓Mountain train to the glacier (if option selected) / Ice caves cannot be garanteed
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Cable car ticket to Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
- ✓Coach round trip
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cable car forbidden under 5 years
Passport is necessary
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.
The train tickets includes the ice caves and the gondola (but these are not garanteed), the train can be open and not the cave, there is no refund is so because it's the same price
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 if they open before we arrive there, it's a risk to take
If one of the activity closes, there will be alternative offers, or partial refunds, but the transports won't be refunded in any case
Please note that the official currency of France is the EURO. Swiss francs are unlikely to be accepted in Chamonix
Please note: guide will be present with you on the bus and the village. You will have free time in the cable car or train and the guide will meet you after.
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.
Our pick-up services are limited to hotels within the airport area. Please be ready between 7h30 and 7h45 to the parking of your hotel, the driver has different pick-ups and will come in the laps of time. The bus will have the name Swisstours on it. Please verify your pick-up confirmation or reach out to us if you need assistance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Chamonix and Mont Blanc Panoramic Bus Tour from Geneva
Spend a day in the Chamonix Valley amid the alpine splendor of Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s highest mountains. This day trip from Geneva makes it easy to visit the region with round-trip transport by coach, panoramic bus, cable car, and mountain train. You’ll explore Chamonix, soak up glacier views from Montenvers, and even have chance to visit the Aiguille du Midi Skywalk (depending on the option you've selected). Just remember to bring your passport.
Highlights
- ✓Visit the best viewpoints to see famous peaks and glacier summits
- ✓Travel with a guide for easy logistics, but have free time at each stop
- ✓Explore Chamonix and enjoy ample free time for lunch (own expense)
- ✓Stay in Chamonix longer if you wish, and return to Geneva at a later time
What you'll see & do
- ✓Passport Needed! Our office is situated in front the bus station, you will meet your guide and board the panoramic bus with a glass top in order to enjoy the wonderful view of the Alps mountains.
- ✓Once in Chamonix you'll have time to explore Chamonix and enjoy ample free time for lunch (own expense)
- ✓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. If it’s open, you can try the unique adventure: "Step into the Void" BREATHTAKING!
- ✓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
- ✓Magnificient views on the Alps
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Visit the french mountain village of Chamonix
- ✓Mountain train to the glacier (if option selected) / Ice caves cannot be garanteed
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Cable car ticket to Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
- ✓Coach round trip
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cable car forbidden under 5 years
Passport is necessary
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.
The train tickets includes the ice caves and the gondola (but these are not garanteed), the train can be open and not the cave, there is no refund is so because it's the same price
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 if they open before we arrive there, it's a risk to take
If one of the activity closes, there will be alternative offers, or partial refunds, but the transports won't be refunded in any case
Please note that the official currency of France is the EURO. Swiss francs are unlikely to be accepted in Chamonix
Please note: guide will be present with you on the bus and the village. You will have free time in the cable car or train and the guide will meet you after.
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.
Our pick-up services are limited to hotels within the airport area. Please be ready between 7h30 and 7h45 to the parking of your hotel, the driver has different pick-ups and will come in the laps of time. The bus will have the name Swisstours on it. Please verify your pick-up confirmation or reach out to us if you need assistance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.