Looming over the French city of Chamonix at 15,777 feet above sea level, Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. Intrepid mountaineers can summit the “Roof of Europe”, but you don’t need crampons and ice axes to be able to appreciate its majesty. Cable cars and train rides will do the job just fine!
Looming over the French city of Chamonix at 15,777 feet above sea level, Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. Intrepid mountaineers can summit the “Roof of Europe”, but you don’t need crampons and ice axes to be able to appreciate its majesty. Cable cars and train rides will do the job just fine!
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Looming over the French city of Chamonix at 15,777 feet above sea level, Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps.
Intrepid mountaineers can summit the “Roof of Europe”, but you don’t need crampons and ice axes to be able to appreciate its majesty. Cable cars and train rides will do the job just fine!
Taking a day trip from Geneva is a popular and easy way to see the famous Mont Blanc mountain first-hand.
Mont Blanc is 50 miles southeast of Geneva and is accessed by visiting the Alpine city of Chamonix.
Most day trips to Mont Blanc from Geneva last 8-10 hours, and travel is by minivan or bus.
Marvel at the Alpine countryside as you journey to Chamonix, and then explore the town at leisure. Once you’re in the shadow of Mont Blanc, there are several ways to experience the mountain including cable car rides, cog railway trips, and even paragliding.
After a fun-filled day, you’ll be driven back to Geneva in time for dinner.
One of the most dramatic ways to see Mont Blanc is from the summit of the needle-shaped Aiguille du Midi. The cable car ride is spectacular, carrying you high into the mountains with no climbing skills required!
The panoramic views from the top are out of this world. You can see the whole Chamonix Valley as well as most of the highest Alpine peaks, including Mont Blanc, and even the Matterhorn on a clear day!
The famous Mer de Glace train at Montenvers is your ticket to an icy adventure at one of Europe’s most famous glaciers. At over four miles long and 656 feet deep, the Mer de Glace is one of the region’s top attractions.
You can explore inside the ice caves and discover interactive exhibitions at the Glaciorium, as well as soak up spectacular views from the train itself.
The city of Chamonix is a worthy attraction with bags of Alpine charm in one of the best rural settings in the country.
There are traditional restaurants for all your fondue and hot chocolate needs, and several museums dedicated to historic mountaineering endeavors as well as local wildlife.
The most cost-effective way to discover Mont Blanc is on a shared group tour. Round-trip bus transfers are provided, with optional activities available once you are in Chamonix. You will have free time to explore at leisure.
A knowledgeable guide will point out the best photo spots and tell you about the natural history of the valley.
Private Mont Blanc day trips from Geneva are the ultimate way to make the most of your time. You can help plan the itinerary according to your interests and spend as long as you want at panoramic viewpoints.
Your personal guide can answer all your questions, and make sure you are in the right place for cable car rides and train excursions.
Calling all adrenaline seekers, this one is for you! A Mont Blanc jaunt with a difference, this tour will have you on the edge of your seat, literally.
Soar across the mountain slopes on a thrilling tandem paragliding flight and see the Alps from a new perspective. No experience is necessary as you will be accompanied by an instructor.
Mont Blanc day tours from Geneva can be as low as €80 per person, for a standard shared excursion with return transport. Activities like the cable car and train ride are then added as optional extras.
The standalone cost for the round-trip Aiguille du Midi cable car is around €65, while the Montenvers train is close to €35.
All-inclusive private trips to Mont Blanc and Chamonix and paragliding experiences can both go up to €450 per person.
Day tours to Mont Blanc from Geneva are possible, and indeed enjoyable, all year-round. However, if you want sunny skies and warm temperatures, come in summer. May, June, and September are the best months for avoiding the crowds.
If you want to see this magnificent mountain in all its snow-covered glory, winter can be stunning, albeit rather chilly.
Note that the Aiguille du Midi cable car closes for maintenance for a couple of weeks each November.