Practical information
ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT
Meeting point Sunday at 10:30am infront of the train station in Montroc-le-Planet.
BY TRAIN / BUS
Inbound: departure from Paris-Gare de Lyon the day before at 12:18pm (or 2:18pm) arrival in Chamonix at 7:50pm (8:50pm).
www.oui.sncf
There are regular buses throughout the whole Chamonix valley - with an hourly bus service between Les Houches and Montroc-le-Planet.
www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
Return : departure from Les Houches at 2:20pm (or 3:20pm), arrival at Paris-Gare de Lyon at 7:42pm (or 9:22pm).
Times given are indicative and should be verified at a train station or on the SNCF website.
BY CAR
Take the A40 motorway to Chamonix, follow the main road towards Argentière and Switzerland to the village of Montroc (1km after Argentière) or exit at Les Houches, Bellevue/Prarion.
There is ample parking at the meeting point in Montroc-le-Planet or in the village of Le Tour 1km away.
If you wish to leave your car in a covered garage, contact:
Chamonix Auto Park: 04 50 53 65 71 (40 to 50€ per week).
The easiest option for your return is to leave your car at the end point of the tour at the Prarion gondola in the village of Les Houches and take the bus to the meeting point in Montroc-le-Planet.
CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations: www.blablacar.fr www.covoiturage-libre.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com
CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
1 hour by car to Chamonix.
Bus and minibus services direct to your accommodation (25-35€ pp each way)
Lyon (LYS)
2h15 by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix, 4h15 journey (40-45€ pp return)
Paris (PAR)
7 hours by car to Chamonix.
Train every 2 hours to Chamonix / 5-6 hour journey (80-120€ pp return)
End point Saturday at 4:00pm at the bottom of the Prarion gondola in Les Houches.
RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT
At the end of the tour the way back to the departure point in Montroc-le-Planet is easy via bus.
ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER
By request we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your tour.
Les Houches
Hôtel St Antoine: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 10
www.hotelsaintantoine.com
Hôtel les Campanules: +33 (0)4 50 54 40 71 www.hotel-campanules.com
Le Tour Chalet Alpin: +33 (0)4 50 54 04 16
Chamonix Tourist Office : +33 (0)4 50 53 00 24 www.chamonix.com
If you book a night in the Chamonix valley, ask the hotel reception for a bus/train pass to use public transport for free in the Chamonix valley. www.chamonix.montblancbus.com/en/bus-lines
INSURANCE
In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.
Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.
CONTACT US
If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07
7 days
Guided / with a guide
With baggage transport
Classic (dormitory)
Level *** 
From 975 €
Next departure 26/05/24
Although there was a language barrier, everyone in my group was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed exploring off-the-beaten track our guide took us because it often led to places where views were spectacular. Overall, it was really a great and unforgettable trip.
Tatsuhiko le 06/09/2022