From Geneva: Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour
1,035 m Chamonix · this tour takes you here
1,913 m Montenvers · this tour takes you here
2,317 m Plan de l'Aiguille · this tour takes you here
3,466 m Punta Helbronner · this tour takes you here
3,842 m Aiguille du Midi · this tour takes you here
How high this tour takes you — this is the number people choose by here
Chamonix, Mont Blanc & Ice Cave Guided Day Tour — our pick from Geneva

Ice Cave Tour from Geneva Review

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Quick answerA nine-hour guided day from Geneva: the Aiguille du Midi at 3,842 m, Chamonix, and the Montenvers train to the Mer de Glace. The ice cave in its name is closed from 28 September to 18 December 2026, says the operator (Montenvers publishes 28 September – 1 November); the rest of the day runs. €104 buys the coach and the guide; the €227 option adds the cable car and the train. ★4.9 from 783 reviews.

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3,842 mhighest point9 hdoor to doorfrom €104per person★ 4.9783 reviews
Key takeaways
  • €60.20–83.00 the cable car return you buy at the station on the option without tickets, plus €31.50 for the train
  • €227 the same day with the cable car and the Montenvers train in the price
  • 08:30 – 18:30 start and finish in Geneva on the date we checked
  • ★ 5.0 for the guide — the highest of the three sub-ratings (transport 4.9, value 4.7)
  • 180 stairs down to the ice cave and back up again, says the operator
  • 2 Nov – 19 Dec cable car and Montenvers train closed for maintenance in 2026
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Ice Cave Tour, €104 or €227: Which Option to Book

CompareSame coach, same guide, same 08:30 start — the difference is who buys the tickets Without ticketsOption 1 Without tickets
valley
from€104 		With ticketsOption 2 With tickets
3,842 m
from€227
Price, 1 adult €104per person, taxes included €227per person, taxes included
Aiguille du Midi cable car Not included — €60.20–83.00 at the station, reservation mandatory Included — up to 3,842 m
Montenvers train Not included — €31.50 return Included — Mer de Glace and the ice cave
Guide All day — guided walk in Chamonix at 13:00 All day — 30-minute guided summit tour
Start 08:30 in Geneva 08:30 in Geneva
Free cancellation Until the day before Until the day before
For whom You are not keen on heights, or you want to decide on the lift on the day You want the whole day done for you, with the slot held
Check dates Without tickets · €104 · ★ 4.9 · 783 reviews Check dates With tickets · €227 · ★ 4.9 · 783 reviews
Source: GetYourGuide options for 15 Oct 2026, 1 adult · lift prices: Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ·
From the operator's itinerary, in the order you live it

The Ice Cave Tour Day, Hour by Hour

  1. 108:30 · Geneva Meet the guide and board the coach for Chamonix.
  2. 2Aiguille du Midi, 3,842 m The cable car to the summit station, then a 30-minute guided tour of the terrace with the French, Italian and Swiss Alps in view (option with tickets).
  3. 3Chamonix A 15-minute walk with restaurant and shop tips, then at least an hour of free time.
  4. 4Montenvers and the Mer de Glace The cogwheel train up to the glacier, a gondola down towards the ice, and the ice cave — 180 stairs down and the same back up.
  5. 5About 17:00 · coach back Around five the coach leaves for Geneva.
  6. 6About 18:30 · Geneva The day ends where it started.
The point
Between 28 September and 18 December 2026 the ice cave is closed, and from 2 November the cable car and the train are too — check what your date includes before you pay for the €227 option.
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How high it takes you
1,035 m
Chamonix · valley floor · this tour takes you here
1,913 m
Montenvers · Mer de Glace · ice cave · this tour takes you here
2,317 m
Plan de l'Aiguille · mid station · this tour takes you here
3,466 m
Punta Helbronner · Skyway, from Courmayeur · this tour takes you here
3,842 m
Aiguille du Midi · summit station · this tour takes you here
Word for word from the listing, grouped

What's Included and What Isn't

Included
Round-trip transport Geneva – Chamonix · guide · Chamonix walking tour
Option with tickets
Aiguille du Midi cable car · Montenvers cogwheel train
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off · lunch
Not suitable
children under 3
Not allowed
drones
Meeting point
Meeting point · Two meeting points in central Geneva, depending on the option — the confirmation gives the exact one
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★4.9 from 783 reviews on GetYourGuide — the latest, unedited

What People Say After the Day

Guide★ 5.0
Transportation★ 4.9
Value for money★ 4.7
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Sarah27 Sept 2026 · ★★★★★
“Niels is a fantastic guide passionate and knowledgeable. This trip is a must! Thank you”
review from GetYourGuide
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Rochelle24 Sept 2026 · ★★★★★
“Overall an excellent tour well worth the money. Neils was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgable. The views were incredible, would recommend to anyone visiting Geneva.”
review from GetYourGuide
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Karen20 Sept 2026 · ★★★★★
“Absolutely brilliant day. Neil’s is a star and doesn’t stop being enthused by his surroundings. His stories are magical and really interesting. The day is activity packed but the free time is great. Chamonix is much bigger than expected and a great place to visit on its own. Mont Blanc is spectacular”
review from GetYourGuide
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Is the Ice Cave Tour for You

Book it if
  • You want a guide with you all day
  • You would rather decide on the lift on the morning, when you see the weather
  • The ice cave is on your list — outside 28 Sep – 18 Dec
  • Everyone in your group is 3 or older
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Small print from the listing and the lift company, in large

Know Before You Book

Cable car reservation is free — and mandatoryOn the €104 option you book the Aiguille du Midi time slot yourself.
Step into the Void is free, not guaranteedThe glass box comes with the lift ticket; wind, frost and crowds decide.
Ice cave closed 28 Sep – 18 Dec 2026Maintenance, says the operator.
Cable car and train closed 2 Nov – 19 DecAutumn maintenance on the Aiguille du Midi and the Montenvers train.
Children under 3 are not acceptedUnder 5 ride the cable car free with proof of age.
Prices moveChecked on 30 Sep 2026 — the calendar shows today’s.
Source: Compagnie du Mont-Blanc timetable (Aiguille du Midi 2 Nov – 18 Dec) · tour operators' notices (Aiguille du Midi 3 Nov – 19 Dec) · Ice Cave tour operator (Montenvers train 2 Nov – 18 Dec, ice cave to 18 Dec) · Montenvers (ice cave 28 Sep – 1 Nov; train dates not yet published) — closures on this page are the widest window ·
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Questions people ask before they book this one

Ice Cave Tour from Geneva Questions

Is the cable car included in the Ice Cave tour?
Only in the €227 option, Group Day Tour with Activity Tickets, which includes the Aiguille du Midi cable car and the Montenvers train. The €104 option is the coach, the guide and a guided walk in Chamonix at 13:00. On it you buy the lift at the station for €60.20–83.00 and the train for €31.50, and you reserve the cable car time slot yourself — free, and mandatory.
What time does the Ice Cave tour leave Geneva?
At 08:30 on the date we checked, 15 October 2026. The coach leaves Chamonix around 17:00 and the day ends at about 18:30 in Geneva, where it started — nine hours in all. There are two meeting points in central Geneva depending on the option, so check which one your confirmation names and allow time to find it. Times can change by date; the confirmation has yours.
Is the ice cave open on the Ice Cave tour?
No, not between 28 September and 18 December 2026: the operator lists it as closed for maintenance, and Montenvers publishes a closure from 28 September to 1 November. The cable car and the train are also closed from 2 November to 19 December. Outside those dates the visit means a gondola towards the ice after the train, then 180 stairs down to the cave and the same back up.
Where does the Ice Cave tour start?
In central Geneva, at one of two meeting points depending on the option you book; the confirmation gives the exact place. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off on this listing, so plan your own way to the start before 08:30. The coach crosses into France, so every traveller needs a passport or ID card. The private day trip from Geneva is the one that collects you at your hotel.
Can children do the Ice Cave tour?
Yes, from 3 years old; children under 3 are not accepted. At the Aiguille du Midi, under 5 ride free with proof of age and ages 5–14 pay €51.20–70.60 for the return, which matters on the €104 option, where you buy the lift yourself. The ice cave means 180 stairs down and the same back up, so judge whether your child can manage them once it reopens after 18 December.
Can I cancel the Ice Cave tour?
Yes: on the date we checked, cancellation was free until the day before, and you could reserve now and pay later. That applied to both the €104 and the €227 options for 15 October 2026. The exact rule for your date is shown on the calendar before you pay. A closed cave or lift on the day is a separate matter, so check the closure dates before you book.
Is the Ice Cave tour worth it?
Yes, for a first day on Mont Blanc from Geneva: ★4.9 from 783 reviews, a guide rated 5.0, and the highest point a non-climber can reach on the massif. Take the €227 option on a clear date when the lifts run; in cloud, or while the cave and the lifts are shut, the €104 option keeps the choice with you. Value for money scores 4.7, the lowest of its three sub-ratings.
What should I bring on the Ice Cave tour?
A passport or ID card, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a windbreaker — that is the operator’s list. The coach crosses into France, and the summit terrace is at 3,842 m, so pack the windbreaker even in summer. Comfortable shoes also help on the 180 stairs to the ice cave when it is open. Drones are not allowed, and lunch is not included, so bring money for Chamonix.
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