3-Day Alpine Adventure: Chamonix, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, and Jungfrau from Nyon with Cost Summary

Day 1: Mont Blanc & Chamonix

Chamonix, France on April 23, 2025

9:30am

Travel from Nyon to Chamonix

Take a train from Nyon to Chamonix via Geneva. The quickest and cheapest option is to take a train from Nyon to Geneva (35 min), then Geneva to Chamonix (1h30). Total travel time approximately 2h10m. Cost around CHF 40-50 one way.
CHF50, 2h10m

11:45am

Breakfast at Patisserie Richard

Enjoy a French-style breakfast with croissants and coffee at Patisserie Richard, open from 7am. A great spot before your mountain excursion.
CHF15, 0h30m

12:15pm

Mont Blanc Mountain Experience via Aiguille du Midi Cable Car

Ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car to reach the famous Mont Blanc viewing platform at 3777 meters. Open 9am to 5pm. This breathtaking view spot offers spectacular Alpine vistas.
EUR65, 2h30m

2:45pm

Lunch at La Tablee

Enjoy traditional Savoyard cuisine with cheese fondue or raclette in a cozy atmosphere. Open 12pm to 3pm.
EUR25, 1h

3:45pm

Montenvers Train to Mer de Glace

Take the historic Montenvers train from Chamonix to Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in France. The train ride offers stunning Alpine views and takes about 20 minutes. Open from 9:30am to 5pm.
EUR33, 2h

5:45pm

Return to Chamonix and depart for Nyon

Head back to Chamonix village and catch the train back to Geneva and then Nyon. Total journey about 2h10m.
CHF50, 2h10m

8:00pm

Dinner at Bistro du Marché, Nyon

Enjoy Swiss-inspired cuisine with a relaxed ambiance. Open until 10pm, perfect for a post-return meal.
CHF35, 1h
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Day 2: Lauterbrunnen & Grindelwald

Interlaken, Switzerland on April 24, 2025

7:00am

Travel from Nyon to Interlaken

Early train from Nyon to Interlaken Ost, approximately 3h15m via Lausanne and Bern. Cheapest ticket around CHF 50 with advance booking.
CHF50, 3h15m

10:30am

Breakfast at Confiserie Schuh

Located in Interlaken, enjoy pastries and coffee in a cozy cafe open from 7:30am.
CHF15, 0h30m

11:00am

Explore Lauterbrunnen Valley

Take the train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen (20 minutes). Visit Staubbach Falls and Trummelbach Falls (open 9am-5pm; entrance CHF12). A stunning glacial valley with 72 waterfalls.
CHF12, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Hotel Oberland, Lauterbrunnen

Swiss cuisine with valley views, serving from 11:30am onwards.
CHF25, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Grindelwald village

Take the train from Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald (around 1h with one change). Explore charming mountain village with shops and lakeside walks.
CHF10, 2h

4:00pm

Boat ride on Lake Brienz (optional)

If time permits, take a short scenic boat ride from Interlaken to enjoy the alpine lake and mountain views. Last boat around 5pm. Cost about CHF 20.
CHF20, 1h

5:30pm

Check-in and Dinner in Interlaken

Enjoy dinner at Restaurant Laterne in Interlaken with Swiss specialties. Open until 9:30pm.
CHF35, 1h
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Day 3: Jungfrau Excursion

Interlaken, Switzerland on April 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Cafe de Paris

Start early with fresh bakery items and coffee. Opens at 7am.
CHF15, 0h30m

8:00am

Travel to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Jungfraujoch via Lauterbrunnen and Kleine Scheidegg. Total travel time about 2h. Open from 8am to 4pm daily.
CHF120, 5h

1:00pm

Lunch at Jungfraujoch Restaurant

Have lunch with panoramic Alpine views at the Jungfraujoch restaurant, open 8am to 3pm.
CHF30, 1h

2:00pm

Explore Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory and Ice Palace

Visit the observatory platform and the famous Ice Palace carved inside the glacier. Must see for stunning views and unique glacier art.
Included, 1h30m

3:30pm

Return to Interlaken

Train ride back to Interlaken Ost via the same route, arriving around 5pm.
Included, 1h30m

5:00pm

Dinner at Bebbis Restaurant

Enjoy relaxed dining with international and Swiss dishes in Interlaken. Open until 9pm.
CHF35, 1h
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