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    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 !

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    • Le Montenvers (Chamonix Mont-Blanc)
    1913 m

    Montenvers - Mer de Glace

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    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.

    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.

    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!

    Operation closed on 19 April 2022. Works.

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    One day

    e-ticket round-trip
    Chamonix > Montenvers - Mer de Glace

    35,50€

    Chamonix > Montenvers - Mer de Glace
    Round-trip
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    • of Chamonix > Montenvers - Mer de Glace
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    68,40€

    72,00€
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    • To visit all our sites and areas, several days are necessary
    • + 3€ hands-free support
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    82,70€

    87,00€
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    • The whole of our playground
    • Aiguille du Midi
      + Montenvers - Mer de Glace
      + Tramway du Mont-Blanc
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    Opening status

    • Lifts ( 1 /2)
    • visits (0/6)
    • 08:30 - 17:00

      TRAIN MONTENVERS MER DE GLACE

    • 10:30 - 15:00

      TC MER DE GLACE

      CLOSED FROM MAY 9 TO JUNE 3

    • 10:00 - 16:00

      GLACIORIUM

    • 10:30 - 15:30

      GROTTE DE GLACE

      CLOSED FROM MAY 9 TO JUNE 3

    • 10:00 - 16:00

      BAR DES GLACIERS

    • 10:00 - 16:00

      LE PANORAMIQUE MER DE GLACE

    • 10:00 - 16:00

      RESTAURANT DU MONTENVERS

    • 10:00 - 16:00

      TERMINAL NEIGE - REFUGE DU MONTENVERS

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    Webcam Montenvers Mer de Glace - 1913m - out of service this summer - works

    Webcam out of service this summer - works
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    Accessibility

    • Children access
    • Elderly access Difficult access to the ice cave - 540 steps.
    • Disabled access In wheelchair with accompanying person : . Indicate when buying your tickets. Access to the Glaciorium and Crystal Gallery 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).
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    Timetables

    Montenvers - Mer de Glace timetables

    Period summer 2022
    • Opening 08:30
    • Last departure to visit the ice cave 15:00
    • Last ascent 17:00
    • Return from summit 17:00
    • Frequency Every hours 30 min the afternoon
    • Upcoming trains from Chamonixto not available - not available
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    Rates

    Montenvers - Mer de Glace pedestrian rates
    Rates valid until 30th November 2022
    • Round Trip
    • One way trip
    Round Trip
    Adults 15 to 64 years 35,50€
    Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 yeanrs & + 30,20€
    Family package 110,10€
    2 adults "parents or grandparents" + Children from the same family : first 2 pay, the 3rd, 4th and 5th are free of charge (maximum 5)
    Rates correspond to the price of the ski lift, the visits are free and in free access according to opening conditions and affluence.
    One way trip
    Adults 15 to 64 years 30,00€
    Children & Seniors 5 to 14 years & 65 yeanrs & + 25,50€
    Rates correspond to the price of the ski lift, the visits are free and in free access according to opening conditions and affluence.
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    Ice cave

    Penetrate the innards of the Mer de Glace. Please note: 540 steps each way from the top of the gondola. Infos COVID-19 : Cave without the sculptures this winter.

    The visit is free and open access subject to opening and attendance conditions. We do not make reservations
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    The Glaciorium

    Not to be missed, this new space dedicated to glaciers. Sign of the climate changes of this century, the Montenvers site deserves a space reserved for glaciology.

    The visit is free and open access subject to opening and attendance conditions. We do not make reservations
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    Grand Hôtel du Montenvers

    In the steps of history !
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    Restaurants & Shop

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    The Montenvers boutique

    Comfort spaces and areas of discovery of the site ! Discover also the Hotel Restaurant Terminal Neige - Refuge !
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    Le Refuge du Montenvers

    Mountain cuisine, an authentic refuge. Accommodation in a privileged setting !…
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    Bar des Glaciers

    Fall for a salty or sweet break to take away !…
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    • Lines : 3 - 14 et le Mulet
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    • 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)
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