How do you get from Mont Blanc to Chamonix?
There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix to Mont Blanc Tunnel by cable car, taxi or car
- Take the cable car from Gare de Aiguille du Midi to Plan de l’Aiguille.
- Take the cable car from Plan de l’Aiguille to Aiguille du Midi.
- Take the cable car from Aiguille du Midi to Punta Helbronner.
How much is the Mont Blanc Express?
Info, prices and timetables A Mont-Blanc Express day pass is available for trips to Chamonix from Martigny. For a full day of discovery of Chamonix, the full price is 47 Swiss Francs. The price of a ticket on the French side is around 62 euros at the standard rate.
How long do you spend at Aiguille du Midi?
around two to three hours
How long does a visit to the Aiguille du Midi take? An average trip on the summit lasts around two to three hours, although it can be closer to five if you’re taking your time looking around. You can take as long as you like on a visit although in winter the last lift up is at 15:00 and the last decent at 16:30.
Is there a train to Chamonix?
First, take the Mont Blanc Express train from the Martigny train station up to Vallorcine train station. Between Vallorcine and Chamonix, there is a train service operating. So, from the Vallorcine train station, take the train to Chamonix Mont-Blanc. The trip would normally take around 1h 27m.
How do you get to Chamonix by train?
The easiest way to get to Chamonix by train is through St. Gervais-le Fayet. Located 20km away from the ski resort, it is served by TER regional trains and the TGV. From here you can take a bus or a taxi to your final destination in Chamonix.
How long is the Aiguille du Midi ride?
In just 20 minutes, the Aiguille du Midi cable car will take you from the centre of Chamonix to the high mountains, reaching an altitude of 3,842 m. Perched 3,777 m above sea level, the Aiguille du Midi and its viewing platforms offer a panoramic view across the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.
Can you ski down from Aiguille du Midi?
The Vallée Blanche is a 23 km descent covering a massive 2800 m vertical drop from the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) back to Chamonix (1050 m). You can finish the run either at the Montenvers-Mer de Glace mountain railway terminus, or if there’s enough snow, you can ski all the way back down to Les Planards in Chamonix.
Does the TGV go to Chamonix?
From Paris, you can then take a TGV train with SNCF from Gare du Lyon direct into the centre of Chamonix with one or two changes on the way.
Can you hike Aiguille du Midi?
The Aiguille du Midi is a 3842m peak in the Mont Blanc massif of the French Alps. This is the closest you can get to the summit of Mont-Blanc without hiking or climbing. The Aiguille du Midi is the highest mountain peak served by an aerial lift system.