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Discovery tour: Le tour du Mont-Blanc par son tunnel

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Discover the Mont-Blanc massif (4807 m) on both sides, at the crossroads of France, Italy and Switzerland.

France
Depart Annemasse for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, via A40 freeway or R.N. 205.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc (82 km): Exceptional mountain site - World capital of mountaineering - Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) and Brévent (2526 m) cable cars - "Les Grands Montets" high-mountain site (3275 m).
Mont-Blanc Tunnel: 11.6 km tunnel.

Italy :
Entreves :Arrival in Italy - Val d'Aoste.
Courmayeur (108 km): Renowned high-mountain resort at the foot of the east face of Mont-Blanc.
Aosta (140 km): Through the Dora Baltea valley. Capital of the Autonomous Province of Valle d'Aosta - a town with a rich historical past, particularly from Roman times.

Switzerland :
(This itinerary does not include a freeway. Please note: in Switzerland, you must purchase a vignette in advance if you wish to use the freeway).

Col du Grand Saint-Bernard (170 km): Access to Switzerland (Valais) Hospice run by the Canons of Saint-Bernard for 9 centuries (half-hour visit) - Kennels with the breed's famous dogs. Visits from early June to late September - Access in summer only by road, otherwise year-round tunnel crossing of the pass with no direct access to the Hospice.
Bourg-Saint-Pierre (185 km): Characteristic Valais mountain village.
Orsieres (197 km).
Martigny (215 km): City built on a historic Roman site in the Rhone Valley, surrounded by mountains and famous vineyards - Fondation Giannada, Roman museum, art exhibition, remarkable collection of vintage cars.
Saint-Maurice (230 km): town at the foot of the Dents du Midi, with an Abbey founded in 1515 by the Burgundian King Sigismund. Rich treasure (visit).
Saint-Gingolph (260 km) Border town straddling Switzerland and France on the shores of Lake Geneva.

France:
Evian-les-Bains (278 km): A very old town with a tourist and spa vocation - Ville Fleurie (4 flowers) - Lakeside promenade - Source Cachat Water sports center - Casino.
Thonon-les-Bains (287 km): pleasant, lively town, capital of the Chablais region - lakeside promenade - Maison des Arts et Loisirs - Espace "Rénovation" - spa park - marina - Château de Ripaille, former residence of the Counts of Savoy - Musée des Pêcheurs - Ville Fleurie (4 flowers).

Return to Annemasse (total approx. 320 km).

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Starting point

Place de la Gare , 74100   Annemasse
Lat : 46.199149Lng : 6.237391

Points of interest

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Aiguille du midi cable car

Discover the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix's iconic attraction for over 60 years. In just 20 minutes, the cable car takes you from the town center to the gates of the Haute Montagne, at an altitude of 3842 meters.Up there, a 360° panorama of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps awaits you, with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc from the summit terrace. For the more adventurous, take on "Le Pas dans le Vide", a glass box suspended above a 1000-metre drop. Also explore "Le Tube", a steel gallery at 3700m, and "Espace Vertical", the world's highest museum dedicated to mountaineering. For the full experience, fly over the Glacier du Géant to Italy on the Panoramic Mont-Blanc gondola (summer only, extra charge). Dining options, including the "3842m" restaurant, are available at the summit. Halfway up, you can stop off at Plan de l'Aiguille (2310m), a starting point for summer hikes. PRACTICAL INFORMATION - Bring warm clothing, sunglasses and sun cream. - Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to visit, and children under 5 are not recommended. - The total visit lasts an average of 2 to 3 hours (including travel time). Depending on the number of visitors, this time may be doubled. - Times and frequency of departures vary according to the time of year and the number of visitors: please consult the table and notes corresponding to the date of your visit. IMMERSIVE 4D CINEMA The first immersive 4D cinema dedicated to the mountains, located in the departure station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. This new space awaits you at the Aiguille du Midi departure station. Discover our first 4D projection "L'oiseau des Cimes". Film length: 12 minutes Children: 5 years and over (+ 1.10 M) Payment and booking on site at the cinema reception desk. Payment by credit card only

100 pl de l'aiguille du Midi 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois - 20/11/2025
www.montsdugenevois.com
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Open period

All year round daily.
Caution: check pass openings in winter (snow).

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Phone : 04 50 95 07 10

Email : ot@montsdugenevois.com

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MontsduGenevois/

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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾