Why break out in a sweat when you can be gracefully winched up instead? A relaxing way to get up the mountain, Montenvers Tram is a great alternative to hiking it.
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice in Chamonix City Centre. Montenvers Tram is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other fine spots to explore. Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, and Aiguille du Midi are close to the incline railway and will round out your day nicely.