It takes about twenty minutes to climb the 1,000 metres up to the Montenvers-Mer de Glace attraction. Simply hop on board the famous little red railway train. Time will stand still, and you’ll enjoy this vintage method of transport. The track climbs the mountainside, running through the forest, tunnels cut through the rock and over viaducts. You enter the realm of the high mountains, and round the last bend you’ll feel the magic: you’ve arrived at your destination at the foot of the famous Mer de Glace glacier, at an altitude of 1,913m. A stunning panorama opens out before you, with the glacier below, an excellent testament to the climate change in this day and age.

DAILY INFOS The Montenvers train, the Glaciorium and the Crystal Gallery are open, the snowshoe trails are open. No loan snowshoes until march 23rd included. No booking in advance, please go directly to the ticket office. Opening for Ice cave and gondola at 10:30. Panoramique restaurant is closed until April 5th. Schedules from March 16th until April 30th, 2019 inclusive : First departure at 10:00, then departure every hour. From 13:00: Departure every 30 minutes until 16:30. Last train to visit the Ice Cave from Chamonix at 15:00, Last Return by gondola at 16:00. Last train from the summit at 17:00. For all other periods, do not hesitate to contact us.