Excursions & day trips
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Italian
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Duration:2 hours
Do this because
Experience a fantastic day trip from Geneva to Chamonix
Go on a picturesque mountain train ride to 'La Mer de Glace'
Enjoy spectacular views on the largest glacier in France
Receive relevant background information from your guide
What to expect
Combine two unique experiences in one guided day trip: Visit the lovely Alpine village Chamonix at the foot of majestic Mont Blanc and enjoy a picturesque ride with a red mountain train to 'La Mer de Glace', the largest glacier of France.Start your bus roundtrip from Geneva in the morning. Cross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide, drive through the Arve Valley and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps during the 90 minutes ride. Explore one of the most famous mountain villages in the world. Wherever you look up in Chamonix, you will see the roof of Europe: 4810m (15781 ft) high Mont Blanc. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and stroll through charming little streets. Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and has become a capital of alpinism, freeride skiing, and ice climbing ever since.Enjoy a train ride through the mountain landscape to Montenvers and see the largest glacier in France. A panoramic terrace will give you great views of the 'La Mer de Glace' (Ice Sea) glacier that is surrounded by the impressive summits of Les Drus, Les Grandes Jorasses, and Les Grands Charmoz. Enjoy the site at your own pace, while the guide will be waiting at the station.
What's included
Guided tour of Chamonix
Bus roundtrip
Mountain train ticket to Glacier "La Mer de Glace"
What to remember
Important information: You must bring a current valid passport, as you will cross the Franco-Swiss border. Visa whenever applicable
It can happen that the mountain train may not work due to weather or technical issues
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins