Excursion to Chamonix from Annecy

Your driver for the day will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Annecy for your excursion to Chamonix, located about 1 hour and 15 minutes away. A guide will be waiting for you at the departure point of the Aiguille du Midi cable car for an unforgettable first experience. Just the journey in the cable car gives you the feeling of stepping into another world… As you ascend 2,800 meters, the glaciers and the roof of Europe draw inexorably closer.

Once you arrive at 3,842 meters, a 360° view of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps unfolds before you! Alongside your guide, learn to recognize the iconic and legendary peaks, such as the Grandes Jorasses, the Dent du Géant, or even the stunning Matterhorn, and of course, the majestic Mont Blanc. Take the time to contemplate this pristine and infinite landscape, which will remain etched in your memory forever… These mythical mountains, which have fascinated mountaineers and explorers throughout history, are the stage for numerous adventures and anecdotes that your guide will happily share. Before descending from your little cloud, muster up the courage for a souvenir photo on the “Step into the Void” (the name speaks for itself…)!

Your excursion in Chamonix continues with a gastronomic break at a charming restaurant in the town center, by the Arve River. In the setting of an authentic mountain inn, you will savor some of our most iconic Savoyard recipes!

In the afternoon, a visit to Chamonix awaits you, accompanied by a passionate cultural guide. They will lead you through the town's streets, uncovering the history of Chamonix, which is closely linked to the beginnings of mountaineering in the Alps and winter sports. Did you know that the first ascent of Mont Blanc took place in August 1786, by two Chamonix locals? Or that the town hosted the very first Winter Olympics in 1924? You’ll be in for many more surprises during this guided tour of Chamonix! And as you stroll through the streets, listening to stories of the great names that have shaped the town's past, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the roof of Europe and the Bossons Glacier.

As your excursion in Chamonix comes to an end, you will head back with your driver to Annecy, after an incredible day amidst some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alps!