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Cheapest travel Geneva to Mount Blanc? And best cable car for the money?

Staying in Geneva for 3 days, and would love to see Mount Blanc. I see the bus is faster, but what's cheaper - the bus or train?

Also, for the best value, which is the best cable car in the Mount Blanc area?

thanks in advance! :)

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The bus is probably cheaper too.
And I love the view of the whole Mt Blanc range from (cheaper) Brévent, but if you only do one cable car, I do think it has to be Aiguille du Midi. There aren't many places in the world that take you to such heights and such a breathtaking view of icy mountains.

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Thanks! :)

So both of those cable cars have different experiences, is that correct?

Are the rides in the cable cars standing up or can one sit down? (Let’s say someone might have a fear of heights during the cable car ride…)

Any clue how much that cable car is?

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You can compare the two lifts, and see prices and photos, on websites like these:

https://www.chamonix.net/english/leisure/sightseeing/aiguille-du-midi

https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/aiguille-du-midi

https://www.chamonix.net/english/leisure/sightseeing/brevent

https://en.chamonix.com/activities/practical-information-about-the-lifts/brevent-cable-car

I think Aguille du Midi might be challenging for someone with height issues. It is also considerably more expensive.

In cablecars of this type you ride standing up.

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Wait, 75€ for Aiguille du Midi? They're aligning with Swiss prices...
At that rate, if on a budget, then I do think the Brevent is a good call. Plus, you could hike a bit on the Grand Balcony at the top to prolong the experience. I don't suggest hiking down, though, it is very steep.