Welcome aboard this little red train known around the world! From Chamonix at 1035m, our charming cogwheel train takes you safely to the Montenvers station, at an altitude of 1913m. After 20 minutes of an unforgettable journey, marvel at the famous Mer de Glace, a true witness to the climate changes of our time.
Built from 1907 to 1909 on the mountainside, this unique line traces its way through bridges, viaducts and tunnels and makes you discover magnificent viewpoints, until an incredible arrival under the Drus: a vertiginous mountain !
Once at the Montenvers station, admire the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses at the end of the Leschaux glacier. In winter, discover the skiers, who descend, small as ants, the mythical Vallée Blanche from the Aiguille du Midi, via the Mer de Glace.
This famous glacier goes up 7km towards the back of Mont-Blanc. It owes its name to the Englishman William Windham who explored it in 1741, together with Richard Pococke.
After that famous names came to discover the Mer de Glace, such as Goethe, Madame de Staël, Lord Byron, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas and Napoleon III. In 1818, Mary Shelley, the creator of Frankenstein used the Mer de Glace as the place of the first meeting between Frankenstein and Victor, its creator. A place steeped in history that is ready for you to make your own story!
Here, it’s the gondola that allows you to discover the Ice Cave! A cave where you enter the bowels of the glacier for a memorable visit ! It’s also the place to visit the Glaciorium to understand all the history and the evolution of the Mer de Glace. Finally, there are restaurants to welcome you comfortably, without forgetting the legendary Montenvers hotel, opposite the Drus!
From this magnificent past, our Montenvers / Mer de Glace site is constantly building its future with new projects that will make it even more unique !
For a day with friends or family, a discovery weekend or short stays, book online to save time !
And take advantage of your stay to discover the other wonders of MONT-BLANC Natural Resort, the largest of the natural playgrounds !
Advance purchase = rewarded purchase !
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Voyage Mer de Glace
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Voyage Mer de Glace
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Opening status
10:00 - 16:00
TRAIN MONTENVERS MER DE GLACE
10:30 - 14:30
TC MER DE GLACE
RAQUETTES A LA RENCONTRE DU RAIL
Marqued
RAQUETTES SOUS LE VIADUC
Marqued
00:00 - 23:59
GLACIORIUM
10:30 - 14:30
GROTTE DE GLACE
00:00 - 23:59
TEMPLE DE LA NATURE
00:00 - 23:59
BAR DES GLACIERS
00:00 - 23:59
RESTAURANT DU MONTENVERS
00:00 - 23:59
TERMINAL NEIGE - REFUGE DU MONTENVERS
Weather / Snow conditions
- Snow height 80 cm
- Fresh snow 30 cm
- Last snowfall: 1/18/23
- Wind 3 Km/h
- Avalanche risk
Limited
Last update: 1/28/23, 7:04 AM
- Snow height cm
- Fresh snow 0 cm
- Wind 8 Km/h
Last update: 1/28/23, 7:04 AM
- Snow height cm
- Fresh snow 0 cm
- Wind 9 Km/h
Last update: 1/28/23, 7:04 AM
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Accessibility
Children access Elderly access Difficult access to the ice cave - 580 steps. Disabled access In wheelchair with accompanying person : . Indicate when buying your tickets. Access to the Glaciorium with accompanying persons, weather permitting (snow clearing). No disabled access to the Ice Cave (approximately 550 steps) or to the gondola. Toilets Chamonix departure station. Arrival station at Montenvers. Disabled toilets Chamonix departure station. Arrival station at Montenvers. Parking Free close by (Parking Planards). No lockers. No picnic room. Accepted (Dogs kept on a leash).
Montenvers - Mer de Glace timetables
- Opening 10:00
- Last departure to visit the ice cave 14:30
- Last ascent 16:00
- Return from summit 16:30
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Frequency
10:30 to 13:30 every hours
14:00 to 16:30 every 30 minutes - Upcoming trains from Chamonixto 11H00 - 11H30 - 12H00 - 12H30
Rates
| One way trip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adults 15 to 64 years | 31,00€ | |
| Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 years and + | 26,40€ | |
| Rates correspond to the price of the ski lift, the visits are free and in free access according to opening conditions and affluence. | ||
Restaurants & Shop
- Lines : 3 - 14 & le Mulet
- 5141 m length of track
- 871 m height difference
- 14 à 20 km/h speed
- 20 min journey duration
- 2h30 visit time (Given as an indication depending on visitor numbers)
In order to welcome you in the best conditions this winter, you will find our updated information following the latest government announcements below .
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