The Aiguille du Midi and the Mer de Glace
The highest day out in the region: the cable car up to 3,842 metres in the morning, France's largest glacier in the afternoon.
9 h with your chauffeur Departure at 08:00
From €810 in an E-Class €890 in a V-Class, seven seats
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Pick-up at your hotel
An hour and a quarter by road up the Arve valley, with Mont Blanc straight ahead as you leave Sallanches.
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The Aiguille du Midi
Twenty minutes by cable car up to 3,842 metres. Mont Blanc looks close enough to touch and, on a clear day, the view stretches all the way to the Matterhorn. The boldest step into the Pas dans le Vide, a glass box suspended over a thousand-metre drop.
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Lunch in Chamonix
Your chauffeur drops you in the pedestrian centre, or in the hamlet of Les Praz if you are in the mood for fondue.
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The Montenvers and the Mer de Glace
The rack railway climbs to France's largest glacier in twenty minutes. Depending on the season, you can go down to the ice cave that is carved out afresh every year.
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The drive back
One last look at the massif from Les Houches, then the road home. You are back at your hotel around 5 pm.
Good to know
- Cable car and train tickets are not included. Book your time slot for the Aiguille du Midi online: in summer, the morning slots go several days in advance.
- It is often below freezing at the top, even in August: bring a warm jacket and sunglasses.
- In strong wind or bad weather, the lifts stop running. Your chauffeur will then suggest another programme in the valley.
- The altitude is not recommended for very young children or for people with heart conditions.