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Circuit découverte : Le massif du Mont-Blanc
Road
in Annemasse
Warning: Unsecured hours
227.7
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Road
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Difference in height
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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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Accepted customers
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- Individuals
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- Points of interest
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Aiguille du midi cable car
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Le Petit train touristique de Chamonix
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Office de Tourisme de Chamonix
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Office de tourisme d'Argentière
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Public toilet - Argentière village
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Col des Montets
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Office de Tourisme de Vallorcine
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Emosson Dam
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The Abbey of Saint-Maurice d’Agaune
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Saint-Gingolph Beach (France)
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Evian Tourist Office
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The Funicular
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Evian thermal center
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Rives-Thonon Cable Car
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Office de Tourisme de Thonon-les-Bains
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Thermal Baths of Thonon-les-Bains
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Castle of Ripaille: Home of the Dukes of Savoy
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Aiguille du midi cable car
In just 20 minutes, the Aiguille du Midi cable car will take you from the centre of Chamonix to the high mountains, reaching an altitude of 3,842 m.<br/>From the top of its 3777m, the Aiguille du Midi and its terraces offer a 360° view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Thanks to an elevator, you can access the summit terrace at 3842m, to discover a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc.
THE STEP INTO THE VOID !
Breathtaking! Thrill seekers will appreciate the new attraction of the site... a technological feat and unforgettable sensations! More than a thousand meters of vacuum under your feet, in this glass box, glazed on 5 sides... A small step for the visitor, a big step in the history of the Aiguille du Midi! Shivers guaranteed...
THE TUBE
A 32m long steel gallery to go all the way around the central piton of the Aiguille du Midi, at an altitude of more than 3,700m, without going back on your steps.
VERTICAL SPACE
An exceptional place, an exceptional idea.... The site of the Aiguille du Midi is the starting point of many mountain races, including of course the ascent of the mythical Mont-Blanc by the three Monts. Many famous mountaineers have left their mark there and it is to pay homage to these inventive and daring adventurers, of which Rebuffat is the most famous example, that the highest museum in the world will be created at 3777 m altitude.
ESPACE MONT-BLANC
A space for rest and contemplation...
It offers you a view of the mythical summits of the massif. Sit down on the benches, facing the large windows, and rest but keep your eyes wide open!
All year long a cafeteria and a souvenir store are open to you. The restaurant "3842m" invites you to taste Savoyard specialities in a unique setting.
PANORAMIC MONT-BLANC
Once at the top, don't miss the trip over the Glacier du Géant to reach the Pointe Helbronner in Italy.
The gondola lift takes you over the seracs and crevasses to Pointe Helbronner in Italy (Attention: not included in the MONT-BLANC MultiPass).
THE AIGUILLE PLAN
Between Chamonix and the Aiguille du Midi, you can stop at the intermediate station of the cable car at the Plan de l'Aiguille.
Located at 2310m, the Plan de l'Aiguille is the departure of the Grand Balcon Nord hike to the Montenvers site. Lunch at the refreshment bar or at the Refuge du Plan located at 15 minutes walk. A very pleasant break in the middle of the mountains !
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Bring warm clothes, sunglasses and sun cream.
- The visit is forbidden to children under 3 years old, not recommended for children under 5 years old.
- The total visit lasts on average (including the journey) 2 to 3 hours. The visit time can be doubled depending on the number of visitors.
- Times and frequency of departures vary according to the time of year and the number of visitors: consult the table and notes corresponding to the date of your visit.
4D IMMERSIVE CINEMA
The first 4D immersive cinema dedicated to the mountain located in the departure station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car
This new space awaits you at the departure of the Aiguille du Midi. Discover our first 4D projection "L'oiseau des Cimes".
Duration of the film : 12 minutes
Children : from 5 years old (+ 1.10 M)
Payment and reservation on site at the cinema reception desk.
Payment by credit card only










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Le Petit train touristique de Chamonix
New: the little train is electric since August 3rd 2022.<br/>Route 1: Classic tour of the city center:
The little train invites you on a relaxing, cultural and tourist tour... The perfect way to discover Chamonix's origins, history, monuments, architecture, sports, activities and panoramic views...
Guided tours in 10 languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Greek, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Portuguese.
Stops: Place Balmat (opposite the post office)
Route 2: Night tour - Village des Bois et des Praz.
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening in July and August, make a date with the history of the valley.
The little train gets out of its tracks and takes you on a journey away from the center of Chamonix, to discover the plain of Les Praz and its villages that have retained the charm of the past! (housing, activities, legends, culture, nature...).
A guide is on hand to tell you all about Chamonix's history!
A photo stop at sunset is available at the Chapelle des Praz.
Meet at 7pm downtown, Place Balmat, opposite the post office.
Duration approx. 1 hour
Commentary in French only
Maximum 60 places.
Price: €10 - Reservations required on ticketweb.fr
Rent the little train!
For weddings, conferences, corporate events and all other requests.
Contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.






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Office de Tourisme de Chamonix
- Provision of free documentation.
- Registration for guided tours offered by the tourist office.
- Compagnie du Mont Blanc kiosk: sale of ski passes.
- Sale of Chamonix logo posters and goodies
- Sale of items and tickets for field hockey matches, bus excursions and downtown tourist trains.
- Sale and distribution of guest cards
- Fishing permit sales
- Last-minute hotel reservations
- Photocopying and printing
- Free Wifi
The Tourist Office has been awarded the Quality Tourism label for 2020.



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Office de tourisme d'Argentière
You will find brochures in 6 languages during the summer season and 4 languages during the winter season as well as information boards.
We manage last minute hotel reservations.
You can also take advantage of our store where you will find souvenirs, trail and hiking maps, posters, a small bookstore, a photocopy/printing service and a ticket office (excursions, shows, matches, visits).
The Tourist Office has received the renewal of the Quality Tourism mark in 2020.


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Public toilet - Argentière village

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Col des Montets



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Office de Tourisme de Vallorcine
- sale of snow cards, fishing permits, hiking maps
- Free wifi access outside, store.
The Tourist Office has received the renewal of the Quality Tourism mark in 2020






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Emosson Dam




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The Abbey of Saint-Maurice d’Agaune
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Saint-Gingolph Beach (France)






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Evian Tourist Office



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The Funicular
The lower station is located rue du port, behind the Palais Lumière.
The upper station is at the level of the Grange au lac.
Departure: every 20 minutes from both stations.
Three intermediate stations: Sources - Mateirons - Hotel Royal.
A refreshment bar is open at the Funicular top station from 1 July to mid-September from 11am to 7.30pm.

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Evian thermal center






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Rives-Thonon Cable Car






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Office de Tourisme de Thonon-les-Bains
Accommodation, visits, activities and much more, our travel advisors will accompany you in the best possible way.<br/>Find all our services at your disposal:
- Information
- Personalized advice
- News / Agenda
- Ticket offices (concerts, shows, boat tickets, museums. . . )
- Rental of electric bicycles
- Free Wifi access 30 minutes
- Supervised activities in season (adults and children)
- Rental of baby carrier, all-terrain stroller and car seats 0-4 years
- Shop
You can also find our seasonal reception point at the Port de Rives (Place du 16 août 1944) in July and August.





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Thermal Baths of Thonon-les-Bains










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Castle of Ripaille: Home of the Dukes of Savoy
The visit of the site of Ripaille plunges the visitor in the time of the counts of Savoy in the XIIIth century and evokes the reign of the first Duke of Savoy, the great Amédée VIII and the history of the Carthusian monks, owners of the domain from the XVIIth century until the French Revolution. This fresco ends with the fabulous architectural adventure of the 1900 Restoration when the dream of a great Alsatian industrialist made Ripaille a total work of art! Since this year, the dining room of the Engel-Gros family and the kitchen of the castle are refurnished and put back in function, come and discover this unique reconstitution of the daily life in the Belle Epoque!
Beyond history, visiting Ripaille means discovering a preserved nature, an exceptional land and magnificent gardens between Dent d'Oche and Lake Geneva. Come for a visit, a professional or cultural event, a private party or to taste the Ripaille AOC wine produced on site.
The Castle is the seat of a Foundation, created in 1976, which works for the conversation, the valorization and the animation of this monument. The preservation of the environment is at the center of its concerns.
* The visit of Ripaille is for young and old, with:
- The Amédée room dedicated to the presentation of medieval Savoyard civilization through the presentation of stained glass windows, numismatics, and original manuscripts.
- The reconstitution of the old kitchen of the Château de Ripaille and the dining room of the Belle Epoque: kitchen utensils, original objects, tableware, come and discover the modernity of Ripaille with the automatic windows or the dumbwaiter linking the first floor to the second floor.
- The film "Ripaille through time" in a specially dedicated projection room recounting the history of the Château de Ripaille.
- The free visit of the castle: the castle can be visited freely from April to October and during school vacations, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm (closing at 5 pm on Saturdays), with the help of a paper documentation and audio guides in French, English and German.
- A special tour for children: spend a convivial moment with your family and follow Aymonet Corviaux, carpenter, architect and builder of Ripaille in 1434, through the maze of the castle. This tour will take you from the large terrace with a panoramic view of the lake, to the old cellars and medieval moats.
- The "Workshops in a mess. Wednesdays at Ripaille": creative and educational workshops offered every Wednesday, according to the opening calendar of the Castle.
- A temporary exhibition renewed every year.
Guided tours provided by professional guides.
Services include both the visit and the tasting or the visit, tasting and meal. Many formulas are possible. The Fondation Ripaille will study all requests by email visite@ripaille.fr or by phone 04 50 26 64 44.






- 3960 meters of difference in height