Enjoy a guided day trip from Geneva and visit the Alpine village Chamonix at the foot of majestic Mont Blanc. Go on a picturesque mountain train ride to 'La Mer de Glace', the largest glacier in France, and taste a delicious lunch in Chamonix.
Start your bus trip 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. Upon arrival, discover one of the most famous mountain villages in the world: Chamonix. Wherever you look up in Chamonix, you'll 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.
Afterward, 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. You'll have enough free time to enjoy the site at your own pace.
Guided tour of Chamonix
