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I saw this video a while ago and booked cheap flights to Geneva for my sons 18th birthday. We only had a weekend because of school so flew in last night and fly out tomorrow. We got the bus and stayed in chamonix and have had a full day here today doing exactly what you did in this video! Thank you, we've had the best day!
Hi Louise! This comment absolutely makes our day. We are so so so happy you and your son had the best time in Chamonix. It's a beautiful place to celebrate a birthday. Thank you for this compliment. Greetings, Deen and Alette
just spent a month in chamonix, from december to january... man watching this video made me emotional, those mountains .... idk, they really made me fall in love with nature.
Thank you so much Kris for this huge compliment. Glad our video made you remember the beautiful city. Chamonix has a special place in our hearts as well. It's so pretty there. Do you have plans to return to Chamonix?
Im french. Dutch people are very friendly and well educated, i love to meet them ! Chamonix is my favorite french city ! So fresh, dynamic, fun, cool and magical !Thank you for your sharing ! Bisoux !!! ♡
Great video! I will be in zermatt for 5 days and plan a day trip here. (I’ll do an overnight stay). I will do my best to copy this itinerary! Many thanks!
Amazing video. I’m going to Chamonix next month and this video helped a lot. Just trying to figure out which kind of ticket to purchase in order to have access to the same itinerary you guys did. Thanks for sharing this. That’s exactly what internet is made for. ❤
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad our video helped you planning your trip. You can buy the tickets for the cable car online or at a little kiosk at the start of the cable car. We bought tickets at the reception it self. There you have the option to buy a ticket just for that ride, or you can buy a day pass for every cable car in Chamonix area or even a multi day pass for every cable car in Chamonix. There is also a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link : en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc There you can click on lift and ski passes. There you can also check the prices of the cable cars. Hope this answers your questions! Always happy to help 🙋♀️ Hope you will enjoy Chamonix as much as we did
Was there in 1979. It was a very small town at that time. Camped out at the base of Mt. Blanc in June and froze at night, since the cold mountain air would come down over the glacier. Would like to go there again.
Hi Paul! Wow that sounds amazing (except for the freezing part off course ). Thanks for sharing your story. We saw old photos of Chamonix and it looked very different then, especially with the glacier running all the way to Chamonix. We definitely want to go back to Chamonix as well. Are you living close?
@@Hikaholics I'm in the U.S. In 1979 I left my computer job and hitchhiked all over Europe for 6 weeks (seemed like 6 months). Great, life-changing, experience. I had a summer sleeping bag with a zipper that didn't work, so I froze until I figured out that I needed to cover my head. Then it wasn't so bad.
Hi Joshua, Thank you! Are you doing a road trip trough France? Because close to Chamonix is Annoy, which is a truly beautiful city. Def worth the visit. PS: We hope to visit Australia soon and hike the Bibbulmun trail!
This video was super helpful to plan our visit to Mont Blanc. I can't find the date or time of year visited which would be really helpful also. Thank you for great content.
Hi there! Awesome 🤩 video! Actually planning to visit Chamonix by the end of March. Wondering about the weather by those days and also curious if you can brings children +10 years to all the spots within the video 😊thanks
Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your compliments. We hope you love Chamonix as much as we did. You can definitely bring kids to all the places we visited. There are tons of kids in the city and at all the touristy spots we have visited in this video. And about the weather. It really depends. There can be snow, but it can be sunny as well. An app we used a lot is Meteo France and we checked it at this website as well: en.chamonix.com/weather Do keep in mind if you visit Aguille du Midi that that's at 4000m height. So there it will be cold in March. Hope this helps!
Awesome video! I'm heading there in a couple of weeks and so excited. Did you guys purchase a day pass to get access to all the cable cars? or did you buy the tickets individually?
Thank you so much! Hope you will love chamonix as much as we do. We purchased a day pass indeed. There is this chamonix day pass which includes all the rides in the area of chamonix. You can buy your tickets at every cable car entry and can get information about which pass suits best for you! There are even passes for multiple days and for the whole season!
Thanks this is a great video, greetings from Costa Rica. I am planning to visit Chamonix on march next year. This is a clear reference to go smoothly. The shoots were amazing, good production of the video, I really liked the quality.
Thank you so much!! We shot this video in January btw, so for the weather it is probably a bit hotter in march. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions about this great city. Enjoy! ❤️
@@Hikaholics Awesome, you should come to Costa Rica pleanty of hiking here you would enjoy:) The only question I have, is about crossing via Auguillie du Midi to Monte Bianco on the otheside to Italy. I know that is not in the clip but just wondering if you think it is a good idea or you heard about it, if you know if it is opened on Late March or is it closed by the season, and if you think is it worth to cross the border quickly and come back on one day. I know it is possible but not sure if worth it, I will stay in chamonix just 2 days so...Just wanted to maximize the time/effort here. If not, what would you recommend as Day 2 after doing all in this video emm jeje the other question I have, I will go after chamonix to interlaken. Thoughts about how to go there from chamonix, what could be better, coming back to Geneve and take train there or going by train to Martigny ? Not sure if that route to martigny is it always open :/ THANKS A LOT! Pura vida!
Sorry for the late reply, we somehow only get notification from new comments and not from replies… We would love to come to Costa Rica! Deen already visited Costa Rica 6 years ago and he would love to show me (Alette) the beauty. We haven’t done the crossing ourselves, so we can’t say what it’s like from our own experience. But we’ve heard mixed stories. Some people really liked it and others didn’t think it was worth their money. But we do think since the views at aiguille du midi are already beautiful, the views from the crossing must be even more spectacular. We have been to Courmayeur (where the crossing ends), and we liked that city as well. It has a lot of history and a lovely city center. Good to know is that when we’ve visited Courmayeur the shops all closed during midday (as most shops do in Italy). In France (chamonix) the shops are open during the midday. About the timetable for the crossing. The planning is available until the 7th of January. So we are not sure if the cable car crossing is open late March. Here is the link to the website with more information www.montebianco.com/en/info/cableway-access-schedules We hope this helps! About the two days in chamonix, you can easily spend two days in the city. It is absolutely lovely. There are many outdoor shops to roam around. This day was doable, but packed like we did in the video. There are great restaurants and bars in chamonix as well. Some suggestions are: -Shouka for great coffee - big mountain brewery for great pizza and beers - cool cats for great hot dogs Other tips you can do is do some day hikes from chamonix. We have multiple videos on our UA-cam about day hikes around chamonix like - the mirror lakes - petite balcon sud - passy national park You can get there by public transport. And about how to get to interlaken (which is beauitful as well btw!), we haven’t done that train ride. But best is to go to the train station in chamonix and ask them to help you. There is a direct bus from Geneva to chamonix (which is a beautiful ride as well), and there are multiple trains per day found from chamonix to martigny. The train rides in this region are an attraction itself. They are super beautiful. So we would definitely recommend doing the train ride from chamonix to Interlaken and enjoy the ride. You can always send us an email if you have more questions, than your questions won’t get lost here on UA-cam haha hello@hikaholics.com Hope you will enjoy your time in chamonix! Deen and Alette
Deen & Alette you rock❤ thanks too much for such detailed response It is a great info for me. I will reply back when I do the trip to tell you how it went ❤ thanks again you are amazing 🎉
Hi! Thank you so much. Ofcourse you can! You can buy the tickets for the cable cars online or at a little kiosk at the start of the cable car. We bought tickets at the reception it self. There you have the option to buy a ticket just for that ride, or you can buy a day pass for every cable car in Chamonix area or even a multi day pass for every cable car in Chamonix. There is also a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link : en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc There you can click on lift and ski passes. There you can also check the prices of the cable cars. So before every activity there is a little reception you can buy your ticket. It is super easy and speaks for itself when you are there! Hope this helps. Always happy to help if you have more questions.
Very informative video, thanks. I am curious to know if all the view points you mentioned in the video can be covered in a day (considering long queues during summer time). I am planning to visit Chamonix end of this month for a day (~12 hours).
Fabulous video guys. We’re going to Chamonix next month so your video has been very helpful for us. Thank you for sharing and safe travels to you both.
Hey, big fan of Chamonix here !! Great video man! Me and my girlfriend are curious if u maybe could be a pilot because u have this certain melody;)))))
Hi you guys seem to know the area well ! We are planning a 2 day visit in the middle of October 2023, we are hoping this is a nice time to visit ? Can you tell me is the cable car to Aiguille du Midi open at this time of the year? And the shops etc in town? Thank you very much !! This area looks amazing!! Thanks for your great video!
Hi Rory, thank you so much! That's amazing to hear! The Chamonix area is incredible in October with all the fall colors, so yes! All the shops are open in town and the cable cars should be running as well. Unless there are extremely bad weather conditions. Chamonix has an app where do you can check everything. Hope this helps?
We lived in Chamonix for 8 months in total! This video is shot in December. In March the weather will be waaaaay warmer. There will be probably no snow anymore in the city, but there is snow on higher elevations. To check the weather we use these sites/apps. It is really handy to download the Chamonix app since you have the weather forecast in there, webcams to show the real time situation and the timetables for cable cars and trains - Meteo France : meteofrance.com/node/568425 - Chamonix app: en.chamonix.com/usual-information-services/chamonix-mobile-app - Chamonix app webcams to check real life weather: en.chamonix.com/webcams - Chamonix app weather forecast: en.chamonix.com/weather Hopefully this information helps. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us! Greetings, Deen and Alette
You’re welcome! Get the unlimited day pass (around 75€) at your first stop and you’ll have access to all the cable cars and the train to Mer de Glace. Enjoy Chamonix!
Hi! Thank you for your kind words. You can definitely visit Chamonix with a young kid. There are tons of kids in Chamonix. Maybe the only think I would reconsider is visiting the ice cave. There are many many stairs, but I would def love visiting the cave if I were a child. Everything is safe. Also on aiguille du midi, there are fences everywhere. We hope you will love it as much as we do!
Very nice made.Not to long.... Very interesting for people like me , that want to go to Chamonix for a week or two in summer....and get a first overview (is that right english ??? :0) ) Thanks for uploading... Daddydarko from Germany :0)
Thank you so much!! Chamonix is amazing and in the summer you can do a lot of hiking and other activities. Enjoy your time there! Every been in the area of the Mont Blanc? Haha we are not native english speakers as well so we thing get a first overview sounds great! 😉
Was there a long time ago just for one day.We went to Chamonix on our summer holiday in Zermatt. Zermatt rules in wintertime and is great for summer holiday too.But the day in Chamonix was overwhelming to me. The distances ...the mountains ...glaciers...! Sometimes it seems like you are in Himalaya. Zermatt 1600m - Matterhorn 4470m CHAMONIX 1000m - Montblanc 4800m Distances like in Himalaya or Karakorum...and you can see ...feel it I guess.That is awesome. :0)
@@ritasch1007 We haven't been to Zermatt yet, but we would love to visit it. We couldn't agree more, the scenery is absolutely stunning and breathtaking. You feel so small around these big mountains, especially since the valley is that 'low'. Love it how you compare it to the Himalaya, have you been there as well?
This video was recorded in January 2022. End of march you can still expect the same kind of weather but maybe less snow and cold. Really varies every year. But no matter what weather, there is always something cool to do in Chamonix. Hope his helps? Enjoy!
Awesome video! Got the MONT BLANC MultiPass daypass after watching your video for this weekend. Btw, what's the walking distance between these 3 base stations? Also, any idea about car parking? Thank you!
Hi surya, That's perfect. We wish you a lovely time in the beautiful city. The walking distance between all the stations are approximately 10 minutes, through the beautiful city. It's all in walking distance. There is also a little tourist train driving through the city if you want to hop on hop off. Yes, there are multiple possibilities to park your car. Most are payed, but it is a reasonable price for parking in such a tourist area. There is a not so known free parking 'spot' in Chamonix. If you search for 'Le Francotel' in google maps: maps.app.goo.gl/5EeDKcAZpkxfoUcz8?g_st=iw In that street is free parking without any time limits. Hope this helps! Enjoy your time there
thanks for sharing !!! Your video helps a lot ! I have a question please. Did you take the ''MONT BLANC UNLIMITED ticket '' or the ''STAY PASS 100% PEDESTRIANS ticket '' to have access to the 3 activities ?
Hi guys! Wonderful video. I'm planning to travel on the last week of December. I just have one question. Do I need to know french to be able to communicate in shops, restaurant and other places or just with english is enough? I don't know french at all. Thank you guys!!
Hi!! Thank you so much. So cool that you are visiting Chamonix, you will love it 😍 In almost every shop and restaurant they know English! It’s a town which is used to tourists. So even in some places they will only talk English. We don’t know much French as well, just the basics like Bonjour, merci, etc. But it isn’t necessary! Enjoy your time! ❤️
Awesome video! I see that the video was uploaded on May 10th, but I'm curious what dates you two were in Chamonix? My wife and I are travelling to Chamonix for the first time in early May 2023 so wanted to know how similar the weather will be. Thanks!
Hi Nathan! That's so cool that you are going to Chamonix in May. We lived in Chamonix for about one year. This video was shot in the middle of November. In early May most of the snow will be gone in the area (Chamonix city is completely snow-free), only when you visit Aiguille du Midi (the first place we've visited in the video) you will see snow because that's almost 4000 meters high. And you'll probably see a few patches of snow if you hike high up the mountains. When we hiked the TMB in the end of June we still had a few snow patches. In May you have nice European summer-weather. Warm, sunny days probably. So bring shorts! :p Please let us know if you have any questions about Chamonix, places to visit or eat. Love to help! Greetings, Deen and Alette
Kudos for sharing this video. I am going to Geneva this Dec and plan to make a day trip to Chamonix Mont Blanc. How to go there by bus? Is it easy to purchase the cable car ticket locally or better to buy it online (do you have the link)?
Hi Dave! Thank you for your comment. There is a bus from Geneva airport and Geneva station straight to chamonix. We booked our tickets via this website: www.swisstours-office.ch/EN/Uncategorized/Regular-Line/CT5301BT/easy-bus-transfers-regular-line-from-chamonix-to-geneva-from-7.-euro-544.html It’s about 12 or 13 euros for a single ticket. And the bus ride itself is already beautiful! The tickets for the cable cars are best to book at the cable car itself. There are little receptions at each cable car where you can purchase your ticket right there. You can buy also day tickets for the whole chamonix valley at each desk. However, there is a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link : en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc There you can click on lift and ski passes. Also on that website you can check the prices of the cable cars. Hope this answers your questions! Always happy to help 🙋♀️ ^Alet
Great video! I'm planning on going to Chamonix in the next couple months as a casual visit (no skiing, no car, just visit the main points)! Of course I'd like the ideal condition of clear weather and beautiful snow if I could plan for that - do you recommend a certain time to go to get this experience?
Hi Lidia, great question! And super exciting that you are visiting Chamonix. You can check Meteo France for accurate weather forecast and the Chamonix app as well. We recorded this video in January. When are you planning to go? We had snow till February in the city. We hope this helps and hopefully you'll have a wonderful time in this beautiful city.
@@Hikaholics Thanks for the tips! We have the dates set for mid March so hopefully we'll still get some nice snowy views sticking around but either way I'm sure it'll be beautiful none the less ☺️ Been living near the mountains for over two years now and it's my first time visiting them so very excited for this trip! Wouldn't call myself a hikaholic just yet but would love to become one someday 😅
Oh you will be fine! March is still a very good time to visit Chamonix. All the mountain(tops) will still be covered in snow. Even in summer the views are incredible and you still see snowy peaks. Amazing that you live near the mountains! In what area do you live? Haha we are all Hikaholics in a sense 😍 enjoy your time there and maybe see you on the trails🙏
Hey guys I will go to Chamonix with my wife and we want to do the tour to Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace in 1 day. And we have the bus to Nice at 6.30pm the same day. Do you think we can do both tours without problems? and how we can choose the time for each one of them, cause we don't see the option in the page. If you can help us and give any info, thank you so much!
Hi!! Thanks for your comment and sorry for the late reply, we are in Norway shooting another video, so our reception isn’t that great haha. You can definitely do both aiguille du midi and mer de glacé in one day. We did the same. It is all super close by. The gondolas are going up and down all day long. So you just show up there, buy a ticket and go up. I would suggest to be at the gondola for aiguille du midi early, since it can get crowdy there with waiting lines. However, we never waited for more than 20 minutes. At both stops are information centers as well with people who can help you to buy the right tickets etc. We hope you like your stay at chamonix!
Hi there! This video is shot in December, but we lived in chamonix for about a year. In June the weather will probably be super nice, warm and sunny. We hiked the TMB (hiking trail which crosses chamonix) in June and made a video about it. In this video we cross places like Brevent and flegere as well, like we did in this video. If you watch that video you will have an indication about the weather around that time of year: ua-cam.com/video/uhRfjNnO9-w/v-deo.htmlsi=LNPpLaMMCrxml0pZ This was in May: ua-cam.com/video/xmJftq8DwZY/v-deo.htmlsi=vifuHVfw0mmRfWWq Also may: ua-cam.com/video/yWN6ccFiIxI/v-deo.htmlsi=gwFoaWnFWhvJB2kI Does this help?
Thank you so much for watching! We bought a day pass, which give you access to all the cable cars in the Chamonix region. At every cable car station you can buy those cards. We bought the pass for around 70 euros per person. I know see online on the website that it is cheaper to buy it in their webshop. This is the website: www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/montblanc-multipass I know that there is a different rate for ski-passes (higher in price) in comparison with the summer-passes. But not 100% sure of those summer rates. Hopefully this is all the information you need! Just let us know if you have more question. Always happy to help :) Greetings, Deen and Alette
Do you have to buy tickets in advance, or is it possible buying at arrival? What do you recommend, when we are coming with four kids at age 5, 6 11 and 12?
You can buy them at arrival. Get an unlimited day pass and you will have access to all the cable cars and trains/busses. Chamonix has a lot to offer for every age. enjoy!
Cable cars have a return trip and the costs of all the cable cars is around 70€ per person (get an unlimited day pass at the cable car ticket shop). Hope this answers your question?
Hi!! Oh nooo, this is already your final day, we had a few days off with family for easter, so sorry for the late response. Hope you had a really nice time there and could still enjoy the skiing? Have a great day!
Hi Pepe! We recorded this video in January 2022. There is a good public transport system in Chamonix. Literally busses everywhere. There is also a Flixbus directly from Milan to Chamonix. All the public transport is super well organised and there are information centres all over town. Let us know if you have more questions. Happy to help.
Hello !! I am planning to go there in mid of february .. and only have 1 day to explore.. I want to ask , to do the same activity as you , is it better to buy the all cable car ride and montenverse ticket separately or i just need buy the montblanc multipass ? Thank you !!
Thats so much fun! Perfect time to visit Chamonix😍 We would recommend buying the multi pass at the first stop which gives access to all and is much cheaper than buying separate tickets. First time visiting Chamonix?
@@Hikaholics can i get it on the tourist office ? I am sorry i don't quite understand what "at the first stop means".. it is my first time ! Hope there will be good weather when i go there ! 😊
No problem! You can buy the tickets at every cable car. Probably in the tourist office as well but we always bought day passes at the cable car station. Enjoy your time there! Even with bad weather the city is still very fun to explore
Hey! Thank you so much for sharing this video its super helpful. I have a few questions as its our first time skiing and visiting Chamonix We’re going end of March - is this still a good time to ski? As we are spending 3 days do you have any suggestion on how we can maximise our days and see Chamonix We want to visit Aiguille du Midi & Grotto de glace should we do that in one day and ski on the other days we arent site seeing? We also want to visit QC Therme spa in Chamonix. Do you have any suggestion for restaurants? Thank you! 😊
Hi Jenifer! Thank you for this compliment! That means a lot to us. Weather/snow conditions permitting, you can usually ski in Chamonix from December-April using the lift system. In March the average daytime temperatures generally fall between a high of 6°C and a low of -3ºC. And temperatures still dip below freezing at night to freshen the slopes up. So probably the 'low elevation' ski slopes aren't there anymore, but higher up (say Brevent for example) will probably still be covered in snow. To check the weather we use these sites/apps. It is really handy to download the Chamonix app since you have the weather forecast in there, webcams to show the real time situation and the timetables for cable cars and trains - Meteo France : meteofrance.com/node/568425 - Chamonix app: en.chamonix.com/usual-information-services/chamonix-mobile-app - Chamonix app webcams to check real life weather: en.chamonix.com/webcams - Chamonix app weather forecast: en.chamonix.com/weather Considering the planning: Visiting Aiguille du Midi and the ice cave in one day is definitely possible and even a fun day. We would recommend to visit Aiguille du Midi first. The first cable car goes up around 8. Then you will be there before the crowds and you will see the mountaineering people ski down. That's pretty cool to watch. When you walk from Aiguille du Midi to the ice cave you have a nice walk through the city where you can easily grab some snacks or lunch during the day. Hopefully this information helps. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us! Most of all: Enjoy your time in beautiful Chamonix! You will love it. Deen and Alette
Oh and restaurants! - Poco Loco: best burgers in Chamonix - Big Mountain Brewery for local beers and delicious pizza's (They have good deals as well) - Cool cats: for delicious different style hot dogs - Galerie Café des Aiguilles: amazing brunch and lunch, fresh juices
Hi Shana, we didn't book a tour on any of them. You can buy an unlimited day pass for all the cable cars and that includes the trainride to reach Mer de Glace. So whichever stop you get to first, you can buy a ticket there. hope this answers your question?
@@Hikaholics Hello. We also gather in Shamony. What is Skipass .. I think it doesn’t mit it to buy it if you want to visit only one place in one day ??
@@user-op2ie3mq5o The day pass is a ticket for every cablecar and train in Chamonix. You can buy also a three day ticket, or just the ticket for the ride. It's best to go to the cable car you want to take and ask which ticket is most suitable for you
Thanks Chris! Yes we but a one day unlimited pass at our fist stop at Midi. That will cover everything including the special train to Mer de Glace. Are you going to Chamonix as well ?😃
That’s so much fun! Enjoy beautiful Chamonix. If you like coffee: moody is a really good spot to go to with extremely good coffee hehe. Don’t hesitate to ask us anything, happy to help 🙏
Hi. Very interesting. We will visit beginning of April. We are staying in Italy but would like to visit Chamonix and courmayeur on different days. I think the mont blanc unlimited PSS is the best option right?
@@kathleenfarrugia4378 We are not sure if the unlimited pass from Chamonix is also applicable for the cable cars in Courmayeur, to be honest! I checked the website, but can't find the exact information for that... Sorry!
Hi! Since the cable cars only run until 4:30 we didn’t take that long at all the spots. Mer de glace takes up most time since there is a 20-30 min scenic train ride to get there and to get to the ice cave you have to walk up and down a lot of stairs. But from Chamonix center to midi top is 20 min and to Brevent is 20 min as well. Are you going to Chamonix as well? Hope this helps?
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Think you do a good job as it is. Good luck! Enjoy, Karita.
Thank you so much!
@@Hikaholics thanx for thanking, enough-with all you may stillll find. JUST DO IT, NIKE! Ps. Hug each others-take it eazy. Love. Karita.
@@Hikaholics pls, take care! Don't answer, smile.
Do you guys remember how long each activity takes? I'm trying to see if i can fit a paragliding activity in my 1 day at Chamonix
I saw this video a while ago and booked cheap flights to Geneva for my sons 18th birthday. We only had a weekend because of school so flew in last night and fly out tomorrow. We got the bus and stayed in chamonix and have had a full day here today doing exactly what you did in this video! Thank you, we've had the best day!
Hi Louise! This comment absolutely makes our day. We are so so so happy you and your son had the best time in Chamonix. It's a beautiful place to celebrate a birthday. Thank you for this compliment. Greetings, Deen and Alette
Thanks for this anazing video guide. Very helpful for our upcoming trip to Chamonix
Thank you for your compliments! We hope you love chamonix as much as we did
just spent a month in chamonix, from december to january... man watching this video made me emotional, those mountains .... idk, they really made me fall in love with nature.
Thank you so much Kris for this huge compliment. Glad our video made you remember the beautiful city. Chamonix has a special place in our hearts as well. It's so pretty there. Do you have plans to return to Chamonix?
Ascents to dizzying heights by cable car or on foot, from where you have the opportunity to see landscapes so charming that they are hard to describe!
Incredible right?😍
Chamonix is on the top of our list and this is the best video to prepare us for our trip! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️❤️ We hope you will love Chamonix as much as we did ❤️
Im french. Dutch people are very friendly and well educated, i love to meet them ! Chamonix is my favorite french city ! So fresh, dynamic, fun, cool and magical !Thank you for your sharing ! Bisoux !!! ♡
Thank you so much! We love the French people as well😍 Chamonix stole our heart and we will definitely come back! Do you come to Chamonix often?
@@Hikaholics Yes and i have some good spots if you are interested ?
Sure! We lived in Chamonix for 8 months but we are always open to find new spots😍
Very well put together video that’s def on my bucket list to stay for a few days when I finally make it to Europe
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for sharing. I am going Chamonix in January 2023! Cannot wait!
Thanks! And enjoy Chamonix 😍
Great video! I will be in zermatt for 5 days and plan a day trip here. (I’ll do an overnight stay). I will do my best to copy this itinerary! Many thanks!
That's amazing! We hope to visit Zermatt this year. Hopefully you will enjoy Chamonix as much as we did!
Amazing video. I’m going to Chamonix next month and this video helped a lot. Just trying to figure out which kind of ticket to purchase in order to have access to the same itinerary you guys did. Thanks for sharing this. That’s exactly what internet is made for. ❤
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad our video helped you planning your trip.
You can buy the tickets for the cable car online or at a little kiosk at the start of the cable car. We bought tickets at the reception it self. There you have the option to buy a ticket just for that ride, or you can buy a day pass for every cable car in Chamonix area or even a multi day pass for every cable car in Chamonix.
There is also a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link :
en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc
There you can click on lift and ski passes. There you can also check the prices of the cable cars.
Hope this answers your questions! Always happy to help 🙋♀️
Hope you will enjoy Chamonix as much as we did
Was at Aguille du Midi by cable car way back in 1984...fantastique view.
Wow!! That must have been an amazing experience, one you won’t forget easy. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You two are so fun together. We have enjoyed several of your videos as we prepare to hike the TMB this June
thank you so much!! We love to hear that! Good luck on the TMB! Let us know how it went ❤
Outdoor heaven 😊
It really is
OMG Chamonix is so beautiful ❤
Yes it is😍😍 have you al ever been there?
Thanks for this video. I am currently in Chamonix Mont Blanc and doing everything you featured. Shouka's croissants are scrumptious!
Hi Gary! Thank you so much! Enjoy your croissants, Shouka is the best haha. We hope you have a wonderful time. Give Chamonix a big hug from us 😉
Love chamonix! ❤️🇫🇷
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Was there in 1979. It was a very small town at that time. Camped out at the base of Mt. Blanc in June and froze at night, since the cold mountain air would come down over the glacier. Would like to go there again.
Hi Paul! Wow that sounds amazing (except for the freezing part off course ). Thanks for sharing your story. We saw old photos of Chamonix and it looked very different then, especially with the glacier running all the way to Chamonix. We definitely want to go back to Chamonix as well. Are you living close?
@@Hikaholics I'm in the U.S. In 1979 I left my computer job and hitchhiked all over Europe for 6 weeks (seemed like 6 months). Great, life-changing, experience. I had a summer sleeping bag with a zipper that didn't work, so I froze until I figured out that I needed to cover my head. Then it wasn't so bad.
Fantastic. Thank you from Australia
I hope I can get some of this done next year when we are in France!
Hi Joshua, Thank you! Are you doing a road trip trough France? Because close to Chamonix is Annoy, which is a truly beautiful city. Def worth the visit.
PS: We hope to visit Australia soon and hike the Bibbulmun trail!
Wooow I need to visit this place! Sick cinematography as well🏔😍
You should! And then come visit us 😍 Thanks! we enjoyed shooting this video as well
@@Hikaholics oh guysss I will visit eventually!! Haha❤️
@@talesofodyssey Can't wait! ❤️
you really should, it was expensive, but worth it
This video was super helpful to plan our visit to Mont Blanc. I can't find the date or time of year visited which would be really helpful also. Thank you for great content.
Thank you! This video was shot in January, hence the beautiful winter landscapes. When are you planning to go?
Hi there! Awesome 🤩 video! Actually planning to visit Chamonix by the end of March. Wondering about the weather by those days and also curious if you can brings children +10 years to all the spots within the video 😊thanks
Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your compliments. We hope you love Chamonix as much as we did. You can definitely bring kids to all the places we visited. There are tons of kids in the city and at all the touristy spots we have visited in this video.
And about the weather. It really depends. There can be snow, but it can be sunny as well. An app we used a lot is Meteo France and we checked it at this website as well: en.chamonix.com/weather
Do keep in mind if you visit Aguille du Midi that that's at 4000m height. So there it will be cold in March.
Hope this helps!
Awesome video! I'm heading there in a couple of weeks and so excited. Did you guys purchase a day pass to get access to all the cable cars? or did you buy the tickets individually?
Thank you so much! Hope you will love chamonix as much as we do. We purchased a day pass indeed. There is this chamonix day pass which includes all the rides in the area of chamonix. You can buy your tickets at every cable car entry and can get information about which pass suits best for you! There are even passes for multiple days and for the whole season!
Ohhhh wish we were there with you…🙏
Thanks for showing us beautiful Chamonix this way. 😍👌👍
You're welcome 🙏 It is really beautiful here 😍
Thanks this is a great video, greetings from Costa Rica. I am planning to visit Chamonix on march next year. This is a clear reference to go smoothly. The shoots were amazing, good production of the video, I really liked the quality.
Thank you so much!! We shot this video in January btw, so for the weather it is probably a bit hotter in march. Don’t hesitate to ask us questions about this great city. Enjoy! ❤️
@@Hikaholics Awesome, you should come to Costa Rica pleanty of hiking here you would enjoy:) The only question I have, is about crossing via Auguillie du Midi to Monte Bianco on the otheside to Italy. I know that is not in the clip but just wondering if you think it is a good idea or you heard about it, if you know if it is opened on Late March or is it closed by the season, and if you think is it worth to cross the border quickly and come back on one day. I know it is possible but not sure if worth it, I will stay in chamonix just 2 days so...Just wanted to maximize the time/effort here. If not, what would you recommend as Day 2 after doing all in this video emm jeje the other question I have, I will go after chamonix to interlaken. Thoughts about how to go there from chamonix, what could be better, coming back to Geneve and take train there or going by train to Martigny ? Not sure if that route to martigny is it always open :/ THANKS A LOT! Pura vida!
Sorry for the late reply, we somehow only get notification from new comments and not from replies…
We would love to come to Costa Rica! Deen already visited Costa Rica 6 years ago and he would love to show me (Alette) the beauty.
We haven’t done the crossing ourselves, so we can’t say what it’s like from our own experience. But we’ve heard mixed stories. Some people really liked it and others didn’t think it was worth their money. But we do think since the views at aiguille du midi are already beautiful, the views from the crossing must be even more spectacular.
We have been to Courmayeur (where the crossing ends), and we liked that city as well. It has a lot of history and a lovely city center. Good to know is that when we’ve visited Courmayeur the shops all closed during midday (as most shops do in Italy). In France (chamonix) the shops are open during the midday.
About the timetable for the crossing. The planning is available until the 7th of January. So we are not sure if the cable car crossing is open late March.
Here is the link to the website with more information
www.montebianco.com/en/info/cableway-access-schedules
We hope this helps!
About the two days in chamonix, you can easily spend two days in the city. It is absolutely lovely. There are many outdoor shops to roam around. This day was doable, but packed like we did in the video. There are great restaurants and bars in chamonix as well. Some suggestions are:
-Shouka for great coffee
- big mountain brewery for great pizza and beers
- cool cats for great hot dogs
Other tips you can do is do some day hikes from chamonix. We have multiple videos on our UA-cam about day hikes around chamonix like
- the mirror lakes
- petite balcon sud
- passy national park
You can get there by public transport.
And about how to get to interlaken (which is beauitful as well btw!), we haven’t done that train ride. But best is to go to the train station in chamonix and ask them to help you. There is a direct bus from Geneva to chamonix (which is a beautiful ride as well), and there are multiple trains per day found from chamonix to martigny. The train rides in this region are an attraction itself. They are super beautiful. So we would definitely recommend doing the train ride from chamonix to Interlaken and enjoy the ride.
You can always send us an email if you have more questions, than your questions won’t get lost here on UA-cam haha
hello@hikaholics.com
Hope you will enjoy your time in chamonix!
Deen and Alette
Deen & Alette you rock❤ thanks too much for such detailed response It is a great info for me. I will reply back when I do the trip to tell you how it went ❤ thanks again you are amazing 🎉
@@bfhg17 great!! Glad that we could help. Definitely let us know how your trip went ❤️ And most of all: Enjoy your trip!
Amazing video, I am planning to go by the end of Feb, may I ask where do you buy the tickets for all the things you did?
Hi! Thank you so much. Ofcourse you can! You can buy the tickets for the cable cars online or at a little kiosk at the start of the cable car. We bought tickets at the reception it self. There you have the option to buy a ticket just for that ride, or you can buy a day pass for every cable car in Chamonix area or even a multi day pass for every cable car in Chamonix.
There is also a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link :
en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc
There you can click on lift and ski passes. There you can also check the prices of the cable cars.
So before every activity there is a little reception you can buy your ticket. It is super easy and speaks for itself when you are there!
Hope this helps. Always happy to help if you have more questions.
Very informative video, thanks. I am curious to know if all the view points you mentioned in the video can be covered in a day (considering long queues during summer time). I am planning to visit Chamonix end of this month for a day (~12 hours).
Thank you! Yes we did this in 1 day as well. Take the earliest cable car up to Midi and the latest down at Le Brevent ❤ Enjoy Chamonix!
Fabulous video guys. We’re going to Chamonix next month so your video has been very helpful for us. Thank you for sharing and safe travels to you both.
Thank you so much!! You will love chamonix, every season it’s special to be there 😍 Enjoy your stay!
Beautiful area! The tunnel under the glacier is pretty amazing. I enjoyed seeing this including the little stops for the coffee and macaroons.
Glad you enjoyed it! This place is amazing! 😍
Great video guys
Thank you so much! ❤️
Perfect!!
Thank you! Visiting Chamonix?
Thanks!!!
You're welcome! Glad you liked it
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Cool!
Thanks!
Hey, big fan of Chamonix here !! Great video man!
Me and my girlfriend are curious if u maybe could be a pilot because u have this certain melody;)))))
thanks! Haha we’re not pilots. Only thing we fly is the drone 😂 We miss Chamonix! When were you there?
Hi you guys seem to know the area well ! We are planning a 2 day visit in the middle of October 2023, we are hoping this is a nice time to visit ? Can you tell me is the cable car to Aiguille du Midi open at this time of the year? And the shops etc in town? Thank you very much !! This area looks amazing!! Thanks for your great video!
Hi Rory, thank you so much! That's amazing to hear! The Chamonix area is incredible in October with all the fall colors, so yes! All the shops are open in town and the cable cars should be running as well. Unless there are extremely bad weather conditions. Chamonix has an app where do you can check everything. Hope this helps?
When did you have this beautiful stay in Chamonix? We are planning on visiting in late March, will the weather be like what you are showing here?
We lived in Chamonix for 8 months in total! This video is shot in December. In March the weather will be waaaaay warmer. There will be probably no snow anymore in the city, but there is snow on higher elevations.
To check the weather we use these sites/apps. It is really handy to download the Chamonix app since you have the weather forecast in there, webcams to show the real time situation and the timetables for cable cars and trains
- Meteo France : meteofrance.com/node/568425
- Chamonix app: en.chamonix.com/usual-information-services/chamonix-mobile-app
- Chamonix app webcams to check real life weather: en.chamonix.com/webcams
- Chamonix app weather forecast: en.chamonix.com/weather
Hopefully this information helps. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us!
Greetings, Deen and Alette
Thanks for this unconditional video :)
Can you tell which pass is best if i have 1 day only .
You’re welcome! Get the unlimited day pass (around 75€) at your first stop and you’ll have access to all the cable cars and the train to Mer de Glace. Enjoy Chamonix!
Hi, is this good for a 5 year old kid in December? We are traveling there next week and loved your video..
Hi! Thank you for your kind words. You can definitely visit Chamonix with a young kid. There are tons of kids in Chamonix. Maybe the only think I would reconsider is visiting the ice cave. There are many many stairs, but I would def love visiting the cave if I were a child. Everything is safe. Also on aiguille du midi, there are fences everywhere. We hope you will love it as much as we do!
Very nice made.Not to long....
Very interesting for people like me , that want to go to Chamonix for a week or two in summer....and get a first overview (is that right english ??? :0) )
Thanks for uploading...
Daddydarko from Germany
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Thank you so much!! Chamonix is amazing and in the summer you can do a lot of hiking and other activities. Enjoy your time there! Every been in the area of the Mont Blanc?
Haha we are not native english speakers as well so we thing get a first overview sounds great! 😉
Was there a long time ago just for one day.We went to Chamonix on our summer holiday in Zermatt.
Zermatt rules in wintertime and is great for summer holiday too.But the day in Chamonix was overwhelming to me. The distances ...the mountains ...glaciers...!
Sometimes it seems like you are in Himalaya.
Zermatt 1600m - Matterhorn 4470m
CHAMONIX 1000m - Montblanc 4800m
Distances like in Himalaya or Karakorum...and you can see ...feel it I guess.That is awesome.
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@@ritasch1007 We haven't been to Zermatt yet, but we would love to visit it. We couldn't agree more, the scenery is absolutely stunning and breathtaking. You feel so small around these big mountains, especially since the valley is that 'low'. Love it how you compare it to the Himalaya, have you been there as well?
What time of the year was this video recorded? I'm curious about of the weather. I will be traveling to chamonix at the end of march.
This video was recorded in January 2022. End of march you can still expect the same kind of weather but maybe less snow and cold. Really varies every year. But no matter what weather, there is always something cool to do in Chamonix. Hope his helps? Enjoy!
Awesome video! Got the MONT BLANC MultiPass daypass after watching your video for this weekend. Btw, what's the walking distance between these 3 base stations? Also, any idea about car parking? Thank you!
Hi surya,
That's perfect. We wish you a lovely time in the beautiful city. The walking distance between all the stations are approximately 10 minutes, through the beautiful city. It's all in walking distance. There is also a little tourist train driving through the city if you want to hop on hop off.
Yes, there are multiple possibilities to park your car. Most are payed, but it is a reasonable price for parking in such a tourist area. There is a not so known free parking 'spot' in Chamonix.
If you search for 'Le Francotel' in google maps:
maps.app.goo.gl/5EeDKcAZpkxfoUcz8?g_st=iw
In that street is free parking without any time limits.
Hope this helps! Enjoy your time there
Hi, thanks for the informative video. Which month of the year did you visit?
We recorded the video in January! When are you planning to go?
Hi we will be visiting in a couple of weeks.. any idea how cold it is during the day?
Could be anything! Best to check the local weather report. We used meteofrance. Enjoy Chamonix!
thanks for sharing !!! Your video helps a lot !
I have a question please. Did you take the ''MONT BLANC UNLIMITED ticket '' or the ''STAY PASS 100% PEDESTRIANS ticket '' to have access to the 3 activities ?
You're welcome! Take the Mont Blanc Unlimeted ticket. You will have access to the 3 acitivities and a lot more (all the cable cars)
@@Hikaholicsthanks
Hi. Loved the video. Is the place safe for 5 year old kid in December? Can we do the same places except the cave with 5 year old child? Thanks
Hi! I already answered on your other comment haha. But you can do definitely everything with a young kid. We saw kids everywhere in the town.
Hi guys! Wonderful video. I'm planning to travel on the last week of December. I just have one question. Do I need to know french to be able to communicate in shops, restaurant and other places or just with english is enough? I don't know french at all.
Thank you guys!!
Hi!! Thank you so much. So cool that you are visiting Chamonix, you will love it 😍 In almost every shop and restaurant they know English! It’s a town which is used to tourists. So even in some places they will only talk English.
We don’t know much French as well, just the basics like Bonjour, merci, etc. But it isn’t necessary!
Enjoy your time! ❤️
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Awesome video! I see that the video was uploaded on May 10th, but I'm curious what dates you two were in Chamonix? My wife and I are travelling to Chamonix for the first time in early May 2023 so wanted to know how similar the weather will be. Thanks!
Hi Nathan! That's so cool that you are going to Chamonix in May. We lived in Chamonix for about one year. This video was shot in the middle of November. In early May most of the snow will be gone in the area (Chamonix city is completely snow-free), only when you visit Aiguille du Midi (the first place we've visited in the video) you will see snow because that's almost 4000 meters high. And you'll probably see a few patches of snow if you hike high up the mountains. When we hiked the TMB in the end of June we still had a few snow patches. In May you have nice European summer-weather. Warm, sunny days probably. So bring shorts! :p Please let us know if you have any questions about Chamonix, places to visit or eat. Love to help! Greetings, Deen and Alette
@@Hikaholics Thank you for your reply! This is super helpful. We cannot wait to explore Chamonix!!
@@nathanweber8463 Happy to help! Enjoy your time in this beautiful place
Thanks for creating this beautiful video. Amazing!! We are traveling in mid March to Chamonix, just wondering if we could get to see the snow.
Kudos for sharing this video. I am going to Geneva this Dec and plan to make a day trip to Chamonix Mont Blanc. How to go there by bus? Is it easy to purchase the cable car ticket locally or better to buy it online (do you have the link)?
Hi Dave!
Thank you for your comment. There is a bus from Geneva airport and Geneva station straight to chamonix. We booked our tickets via this website:
www.swisstours-office.ch/EN/Uncategorized/Regular-Line/CT5301BT/easy-bus-transfers-regular-line-from-chamonix-to-geneva-from-7.-euro-544.html
It’s about 12 or 13 euros for a single ticket. And the bus ride itself is already beautiful!
The tickets for the cable cars are best to book at the cable car itself. There are little receptions at each cable car where you can purchase your ticket right there. You can buy also day tickets for the whole chamonix valley at each desk.
However, there is a possibility to buy the cable car tickets online via this link :
en.chamonix.com/chamonix-mont-blanc-valley/the-village-resorts/chamonix-mont-blanc
There you can click on lift and ski passes. Also on that website you can check the prices of the cable cars.
Hope this answers your questions! Always happy to help 🙋♀️
^Alet
Great video! I'm planning on going to Chamonix in the next couple months as a casual visit (no skiing, no car, just visit the main points)! Of course I'd like the ideal condition of clear weather and beautiful snow if I could plan for that - do you recommend a certain time to go to get this experience?
Hi Lidia, great question! And super exciting that you are visiting Chamonix. You can check Meteo France for accurate weather forecast and the Chamonix app as well. We recorded this video in January. When are you planning to go? We had snow till February in the city. We hope this helps and hopefully you'll have a wonderful time in this beautiful city.
@@Hikaholics Thanks for the tips! We have the dates set for mid March so hopefully we'll still get some nice snowy views sticking around but either way I'm sure it'll be beautiful none the less ☺️ Been living near the mountains for over two years now and it's my first time visiting them so very excited for this trip! Wouldn't call myself a hikaholic just yet but would love to become one someday 😅
Oh you will be fine! March is still a very good time to visit Chamonix. All the mountain(tops) will still be covered in snow. Even in summer the views are incredible and you still see snowy peaks.
Amazing that you live near the mountains! In what area do you live?
Haha we are all Hikaholics in a sense 😍 enjoy your time there and maybe see you on the trails🙏
@@Hikaholics Perfect, I'm based in Turin - will need to plan a trek back in the warmer months as well 😊
Hey guys I will go to Chamonix with my wife and we want to do the tour to Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace in 1 day. And we have the bus to Nice at 6.30pm the same day. Do you think we can do both tours without problems? and how we can choose the time for each one of them, cause we don't see the option in the page. If you can help us and give any info, thank you so much!
Hi!! Thanks for your comment and sorry for the late reply, we are in Norway shooting another video, so our reception isn’t that great haha.
You can definitely do both aiguille du midi and mer de glacé in one day. We did the same. It is all super close by.
The gondolas are going up and down all day long. So you just show up there, buy a ticket and go up. I would suggest to be at the gondola for aiguille du midi early, since it can get crowdy there with waiting lines. However, we never waited for more than 20 minutes.
At both stops are information centers as well with people who can help you to buy the right tickets etc.
We hope you like your stay at chamonix!
Did they say what time of year they were there? Hard to know how cold it will be in June if this video is in December...
Hi there! This video is shot in December, but we lived in chamonix for about a year. In June the weather will probably be super nice, warm and sunny.
We hiked the TMB (hiking trail which crosses chamonix) in June and made a video about it. In this video we cross places like Brevent and flegere as well, like we did in this video. If you watch that video you will have an indication about the weather around that time of year:
ua-cam.com/video/uhRfjNnO9-w/v-deo.htmlsi=LNPpLaMMCrxml0pZ
This was in May:
ua-cam.com/video/xmJftq8DwZY/v-deo.htmlsi=vifuHVfw0mmRfWWq
Also may:
ua-cam.com/video/yWN6ccFiIxI/v-deo.htmlsi=gwFoaWnFWhvJB2kI
Does this help?
Really nice video thank you so much guys!
But how much does it cost to take all those rides? I am planning to visit Chamonix
Thank you so much for watching!
We bought a day pass, which give you access to all the cable cars in the Chamonix region. At every cable car station you can buy those cards. We bought the pass for around 70 euros per person. I know see online on the website that it is cheaper to buy it in their webshop. This is the website:
www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/montblanc-multipass
I know that there is a different rate for ski-passes (higher in price) in comparison with the summer-passes. But not 100% sure of those summer rates.
Hopefully this is all the information you need! Just let us know if you have more question. Always happy to help :)
Greetings, Deen and Alette
@@Hikaholics what a perfect answer. Thank you so much🙏
@@prohuntermama7901 Yay! Glad we could help🥰
Do you have to buy tickets in advance, or is it possible buying at arrival?
What do you recommend, when we are coming with four kids at age 5, 6 11 and 12?
You can buy them at arrival. Get an unlimited day pass and you will have access to all the cable cars and trains/busses. Chamonix has a lot to offer for every age. enjoy!
Do I need to buy tickets for the cable car and gondola ahead of time?
Hi! No you can buy them there :) When are you visiting Chamonix?
I am planning a visit here and wondered if you booked tickets for all three highlights in advance, or were able to book on the spot?
oh that's great! We love Chamonix 😍 You can book on the spot, so no need to book in advance :) When are you going?
How much does the trip cost? Any roundtrip for the cable car? or must we stay overnight?
Cable cars have a return trip and the costs of all the cable cars is around 70€ per person (get an unlimited day pass at the cable car ticket shop). Hope this answers your question?
What is the cost to get up to Aiguille du Midi for example?
from 55,00€ to 75,00€. Better to get a unlimited pass which you can use everywhere :)
We are going there this 7th April till 10th April any recommendations ? Driving from Paris to Les Houches
Hi!! Oh nooo, this is already your final day, we had a few days off with family for easter, so sorry for the late response. Hope you had a really nice time there and could still enjoy the skiing? Have a great day!
Which month did you guys go?
We’ve been in chamonix all year round, but this video was shot in January! Are you planning to visit chamonix?
Hi, what month was the video recorded?
Can I get to the park without own car? Using public transportation? I'm coming from Milan Italy
Hi Pepe! We recorded this video in January 2022. There is a good public transport system in Chamonix. Literally busses everywhere. There is also a Flixbus directly from Milan to Chamonix. All the public transport is super well organised and there are information centres all over town.
Let us know if you have more questions. Happy to help.
@@Hikaholics Thanks for the references, they're helpful :D❤
Hello !! I am planning to go there in mid of february .. and only have 1 day to explore..
I want to ask , to do the same activity as you , is it better to buy the all cable car ride and montenverse ticket separately or i just need buy the montblanc multipass ?
Thank you !!
Thats so much fun! Perfect time to visit Chamonix😍 We would recommend buying the multi pass at the first stop which gives access to all and is much cheaper than buying separate tickets. First time visiting Chamonix?
@@Hikaholics can i get it on the tourist office ? I am sorry i don't quite understand what "at the first stop means"..
it is my first time ! Hope there will be good weather when i go there ! 😊
No problem! You can buy the tickets at every cable car. Probably in the tourist office as well but we always bought day passes at the cable car station.
Enjoy your time there! Even with bad weather the city is still very fun to explore
Just to confirm that y’all visited 3 locations in one day ? What time y’all started ? Many thanks
Hi Alex. We took the first possible cable car up, which left at 7:30 ish if I remember correctly. Visiting Chamonix soon?
@@Hikaholics yes. We are going in Dec. Your video just come in handy to us. Thank you !
@@alexlim5469 Oh nice! Chamonix in December is amazing 😍 We lived there for 8 months so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us :)
Hey! Thank you so much for sharing this video its super helpful. I have a few questions as its our first time skiing and visiting Chamonix
We’re going end of March - is this still a good time to ski?
As we are spending 3 days do you have any suggestion on how we can maximise our days and see Chamonix
We want to visit Aiguille du Midi & Grotto de glace should we do that in one day and ski on the other days we arent site seeing? We also want to visit QC Therme spa in Chamonix.
Do you have any suggestion for restaurants?
Thank you! 😊
Hi Jenifer! Thank you for this compliment! That means a lot to us.
Weather/snow conditions permitting, you can usually ski in Chamonix from December-April using the lift system. In March the average daytime temperatures generally fall between a high of 6°C and a low of -3ºC. And temperatures still dip below freezing at night to freshen the slopes up. So probably the 'low elevation' ski slopes aren't there anymore, but higher up (say Brevent for example) will probably still be covered in snow.
To check the weather we use these sites/apps. It is really handy to download the Chamonix app since you have the weather forecast in there, webcams to show the real time situation and the timetables for cable cars and trains
- Meteo France : meteofrance.com/node/568425
- Chamonix app: en.chamonix.com/usual-information-services/chamonix-mobile-app
- Chamonix app webcams to check real life weather: en.chamonix.com/webcams
- Chamonix app weather forecast: en.chamonix.com/weather
Considering the planning: Visiting Aiguille du Midi and the ice cave in one day is definitely possible and even a fun day. We would recommend to visit Aiguille du Midi first. The first cable car goes up around 8. Then you will be there before the crowds and you will see the mountaineering people ski down. That's pretty cool to watch. When you walk from Aiguille du Midi to the ice cave you have a nice walk through the city where you can easily grab some snacks or lunch during the day.
Hopefully this information helps. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us!
Most of all: Enjoy your time in beautiful Chamonix! You will love it.
Deen and Alette
Oh and restaurants!
- Poco Loco: best burgers in Chamonix
- Big Mountain Brewery for local beers and delicious pizza's (They have good deals as well)
- Cool cats: for delicious different style hot dogs
- Galerie Café des Aiguilles: amazing brunch and lunch, fresh juices
Would I be fine with getting a ride to Chamonix and walking (paying separately for the activities) around vs paying for a tour?
Hi Shana, we didn't book a tour on any of them. You can buy an unlimited day pass for all the cable cars and that includes the trainride to reach Mer de Glace. So whichever stop you get to first, you can buy a ticket there. hope this answers your question?
@@Hikaholics Hello. We also gather in Shamony. What is Skipass .. I think it doesn’t mit it to buy it if you want to visit only one place in one day ??
@@user-op2ie3mq5o The day pass is a ticket for every cablecar and train in Chamonix. You can buy also a three day ticket, or just the ticket for the ride. It's best to go to the cable car you want to take and ask which ticket is most suitable for you
Hi guys, very informative video! Did you purchase the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass to cover the places you went to?
Thanks Chris! Yes we but a one day unlimited pass at our fist stop at Midi. That will cover everything including the special train to Mer de Glace. Are you going to Chamonix as well ?😃
@@Hikaholics yes i am! I am in chamonix now and planning to follow your itinerary 🙂
That’s so much fun! Enjoy beautiful Chamonix. If you like coffee: moody is a really good spot to go to with extremely good coffee hehe. Don’t hesitate to ask us anything, happy to help 🙏
Hi. Very interesting. We will visit beginning of April. We are staying in Italy but would like to visit Chamonix and courmayeur on different days. I think the mont blanc unlimited PSS is the best option right?
@@kathleenfarrugia4378 We are not sure if the unlimited pass from Chamonix is also applicable for the cable cars in Courmayeur, to be honest! I checked the website, but can't find the exact information for that... Sorry!
can you suggest the timing between each places please ? thank you !
Hi! Since the cable cars only run until 4:30 we didn’t take that long at all the spots. Mer de glace takes up most time since there is a 20-30 min scenic train ride to get there and to get to the ice cave you have to walk up and down a lot of stairs. But from Chamonix center to midi top is 20 min and to Brevent is 20 min as well. Are you going to Chamonix as well? Hope this helps?
@@Hikaholics yes, thank you again , I enjoyed your video and can't wait to be there in the summer.
@@noorazamhashim Enjoy your time there! If you have any extra questions, don't hesitate to ask. We are happy to help 💖
How did you guys pay In Chamonix? I am heading here in early June so was wondering if I needed cash or if card was acceptable! Thank you
Chamonix is a very touristy place so you can pay with card everywhere. Enjoy your trip!
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How much is everything😊
Daypass for all the cable cars and the train is around 70 to 80 euro. Hope this helps? Enjoy chamonix!
Why tourists always get it wrong. the Mont Blanc is NOT the highest mountain in Europe, it’s the highest mountain in the Alps. 🙄
We know! Thank you
I think it's the highest in Western Europe