Mountain train: book your ride to the glaciers of the Mont Blanc
The compagnie du Mont Blanc invites you to prepare to take the mountain train when visiting Chamonix-Mont Blanc for your winter break in the Alps. The mountain train is no other than the Mont Blanc tramway running since 1909 taking hikers and climbers to an altitude of 2372m, the Nid D'Aigle...With several stops to allow you to choose your itinerary and beauty spots you would like to explore.
A breathtaking view of the valleys and the glaciers, the mountain train will add to the charm of your break in Chamonix-Mont Blanc...feel free to view rates and summer and winter timetables for one of the oldest uphill train rides in France.
The mountain train is one of many irresistible attractions of Chamonix-Mont Blanc, the stunning beauty of the Mont Blanc valley, the choice of ski resorts and winter sports offers a wonderful break in the Alps for all the family.
Discover Mountain train during skiing holidays in Mont Blanc
In Chamonix Mont Blanc, after the discovery of breathtaking panorama with Mountain train, you can ski in slopes regardless of your level. We have five main ski area :
- Brevent-Flegere has super coombes on the edge of a nature reserve and views over Aiguilles.
- Grands Montets is an huge place for freeriders.
- Balme ski area has slopes with splendid views over Chamonix Valley.
- Les Houches is situated at the foot of the Mont Blanc and offers ski area for beginners and experienced skiers.
- Megeve ski area is for off pistes with great open spaces.
To ski in Mont Blanc valley in France, buy your lift-passes online. You have choice between two pass : Mont Blanc unlimited and Chamonix Le Pass.