Tramway du Mont-Blanc — Local services in Bonneville

Very poor experience. We asked for tickets to chamonix at the cashier desk and were sold tickets on a trip for hikers that doesn’t go to chamnoix.

The cashier explained which cable cars were open and closed, yet the train doesn’t go to them anyway!

After wasting 3h of our afternoon we returned to the cashier to ask for a refund and were told to walk to TMB’s office up the road so we did. We were told to complain via email for a refund.

So more time wasted and we will see if we can get our money back. We then had to drive to chamonix and stay over so all in all about €150...

Pricey but well worth the money. We boarded from the first stop and got off at the last one (both ways). It wasn't too crowded going up (13:15 slot) but it got very crowded when coming down. The view was magnificent near end of july during a heatwave and clear sky. We had lunch from the cafe next to the glacier while watching the view and it was breathtaking. You will have to book your return slot when you arrive at the top so don't forget to do that right away and be ready to stand the whole ride. It takes longer than 1hr so board early and grab a window...

Fantastic tramway with amazing views of Mont Blanc, the valleys below, and the towns nearby as you ascend on its west side. You definitely want to be on the right side on the way up and the left side on the way back down for the best views. Bring your lunch and take the 11am tram up and the 2pm tram back down if you don't plan to hike much, otherwise give yourself more time. There are cafes and restaurants, but if you...