Can you imaging skiing next to Mont Blanc? On this day trip from Geneva, we'll take you to a resort in Chamonix, where your ski pass and equipment hire are included. Depending on the weather conditions, we'll go to Brévent-Flégère or Les Grands Montets.
Day Trip Details
We'll pick you up at the indicated time at the Place Dorcière Bus Station. From this point in Geneva, we'll make our way towards the French Alps. Ready for an unforgettable day of skiing?
After about a 1.5-hour journey, we'll arrive at the famous Alpine town of Chamonix Mont-Blanc, one of Europe's great winter sports paradises. The slopes are waiting for you!
We'll drop you off at the Chamonix Sud bus station, where we'll give you your Ski Pass. This pass includes a ticket for the shuttle bus that will take you to the Brévent-Flégère or Les Grands Montets ski resort. The choice of one or the other will depend on availability, demand and weather conditions.
Your pass will give you access to all the slopes and lifts at the resort in question. What's more, the necessary equipment is included, consisting of skis, poles, boots and a helmet.
Once you are equipped with all the gear, you'll have 8 hours of free time at the ski resort to glide through the snow at your leisure, calmly admire the beautiful landscapes of the Alps and take a break to enjoy the exquisite local cuisine.
Finally, at the time that we tell you, we'll meet back up at the Chamonix Sud bus station. From there, we'll start our journey back to the meeting point in Geneva, where we'll end this 10 hour in total.
Chamonix Ski Resorts
The activity includes the Ski Pass and rental of equipment at one of the ski resorts in Chamonix Mont-Blanc:
Brévent-Flégère Ski Resort
This resort overlooking the Mont Blanc massif has a maximum altitude of 2,525 m (8,284 ft), a minimum altitude of 1,030 m (3,379 ft) and a vertical drop of 1,495 m (4,904 ft). In total, it has 56 km (34 mi) of slopes. Of its 28 skiable slopes, 14 are blue (11 km / 6.8 mi), 7 are red (25 km / 15.5 mi) and 7 are black (20 km / 12.4 mi).
If you wish to have a drink on your own, you can choose between the La Bergerie de Planpraz restaurant or the Maison des Drus. Both offer an extensive menu of mountain cuisine with spectacular views of the Alps.
In addition to these establishments, you'll find other places to eat in the vicinity of the resort, such as the Chalet de la Floria and the Crèmerie du Moulin.
Les Grands Montets Ski Resort
This famous ski resort is located at the foot of Mont Blanc. It has a maximum altitude of 3,300 m (10,826 ft), a minimum altitude of 1,235 m (4,051 ft) and a vertical drop of 2,065 m (6,774 ft). It has a total of 28 km (17.3 mi) of slopes. Of its 27 skiable slopes, 13 are blue (6 km / 3.7 mi), 7 are red (8 km / 4.9 mi) and 7 are black (14 km / 8.6 mi).
When it's time to refuel, at this resort, you can opt for the L'argentero restaurant, which specialises in mountain meats, or for the Aux Dix Vins restaurant, whose recipes are based on traditional Haute-Savoie cuisine.
