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Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers

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Elevation : 1045m
35 pl de la Mer de Glace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Train du Montenvers avec vue sur la Mer de Glace
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Train du Montenvers à la mer de glace
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Grotte de Glace
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Gare du Montenvers à Chamonix
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Train du Montenvers
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The famous rack-and-pinion train from Chamonix takes you to the Montenvers site at 1913 m. A breathtaking panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, Les Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.
The experience continues with the new gondola lift, which plunges you into the heart of the mountains and takes you to the Ice Cave. This magical gallery, sculpted each year by hand directly into the glacier, will amaze the whole family.

To understand this fascinating world, visit the Glaciorium, an interactive space dedicated to glaciology and the history of the Mer de Glace.

Allow 2 to 3 hours for the complete visit (including travel time and the cave).

• Several dining options are available on site:
o Montenvers Refuge Restaurant: For a Savoyard or traditional meal. o Le Panoramique: Restaurant with breathtaking views of the glacier.
o Bar des Glaciers: For a quick bite.

And the legendary Hôtel Refuge du Montenvers for an unforgettable night.

Services

Services

Animals accepted
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Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Rates

Rates

From 22 November 2025 to 30 November 2026

From 22 November 2025 to 30 November 2026
AdultMer de Glace Travel Package: Train + cable car + exhibition visits + cave visit
€49.70
Childor senior + 65 years old
€42.20
Family pass2 adults + 2 children
Additional child €12.40
€154.00
Person with a disability
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Return train ticket only: Adult £31.50 / Young person or senior citizen £26.80 / Family 2 adults + 2 young people £97.70 / Additional young person £7.90
Return Vallée Blanche Train + cable car: Adult £41.10 / Youth or Senior £34.90

This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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CashCash

Openings

Openings

Monday
10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:30
Thursday
10:00 - 16:30
Friday
10:00 - 16:30
Saturday
10:00 - 16:30
Sunday
10:00 - 16:30
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 2:30 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers.
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers.
Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday
08:30 - 17:00
Sunday
08:30 - 17:00
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers.
Open
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00

Location

Location

Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
Elevation : 1045m
35 pl de la Mer de Glace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation

Access

Access
  • Closest bus stop : Place du Mont-Blanc
    Closest train station : Chamonix centre
    Closest carparkss : Biolay (outside carpark), parking du Mont-Blanc (underground carpark).

Nearby

Nearby

Updated on 05 February 2026 at 17:31
 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
 (Offer identifier : 179002)
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