The Tramway du Mont Blanc offers a classic Chamonix experience, ideal for visitors who simply want to admire the scenery. The tramway departs from Le Fayet or Saint-Gervais.
The train has two stops: Bellevue and Nid d'Aigle. Tourists can admire the scenery of pastures and forests as the tramway ascends to Bellevue at 1,900 meters. At Bellevue, tourists may take a scenic walk around the verdant pastures of Les Houches.
True to its name, Bellevue offers exceptional views, and it also has an elegant mountain restaurant with good food and a pleasant ambience. From Bellevue, mountain biking trails lead to Les Houches village.
To continue up the summit, take the tramway ride until reaching the Nid d'Aigle at 2,372 meters, offering a sweeping view of the Bionnassay glacier, as well as a chance to hike alongside a glacier. The Nid d'Aigle nestles under the rugged Aiguille du Goûter mountain peak (where mountaineers set out for their climb of Mont Blanc).
There are many hillside walking paths around the Nid d'Aigle, including the scenic paths to Bionnassay Glacier. The Nid d'Aigle Refuge is a contemporary-style mountain hut with half-board lodging (including breakfast and dinner) for 20 guests
