You can't go to Chamonix without visiting the Aiguille du Midi! But dress warmly, even in summer it's cold at 3,842 meters high!
The Mer de Glace, located right near Chamonix, is the largest glacier in France!
You'll see Mont Blanc up close. It's rather impressive... Its height? 4,810 meters! You still can't spot it from Paris, but you can get there from the City of Light! Reaching Chamonix by bus isn't always easy, but our price comparison site still offers you routes from Paris on Ouibus and Flixbus!
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Chamonix is the flagship destination of the Alps! It's a place you absolutely must visit in winter, but it's also a great destination in summer. Especially since bus tickets aren't expensive in summer, the Lyon Chamonix bus costs you almost nothing! Also, you can now book your direct trip from Paris to Chamonix on Tictactrip. Ski resort, panoramic views or even glaciers: plenty of opportunities await you in Chamonix.
First off: Chamonix Mont Blanc. Yes, it's true, Chamonix is right next to Mont Blanc! It's the highest point of the Alps mountain range, so take a deep breath and be careful not to get a stiff neck admiring the massif. It's impressive, all the same!
And to be even more amazed by the view, you absolutely must visit the Aiguille du Midi. Once again, you can go there all year round, in winter as in summer: no more excuses! Especially since you'll certainly appreciate the view from the cable car... even though nothing compares to the view from the summit!
And to wrap up this mountain adventure, you can discover the Mer de Glace: it's the largest glacier in France. It's also seriously impressive! Watch out for another stiff neck!
After such a busy day, you'll probably want to warm up with a good meal at a restaurant. And you're in luck, in Chamonix there's no shortage of options, notably Le Vert Hotel Restaurant or La Remise.
And if you'd rather have a good burger, we recommend Poco Loco. In any case, one thing is certain: you eat well in Chamonix! Sure, it might be a bit pricey, but luckily you have some money set aside thanks to your ticket bought on Tictactrip, the cheapest on the market!
Speaking of which, as for transport options to get to Chamonix, you'll have the choice between:
With our bus, train and carpool comparison site, we offer you a cheap bus so you can make the most of this winter destination! Have fun with our filters (we even offer you an exotic Chamonix Geneva bus) and head to Chamonix at top speed.