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Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
Description
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.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 23/05/2026 to 03/07/2026 from 08:30 to 17:00
- From 04/07/2026 to 30/08/2026 from 08:00 to 17:30
- From 31/08/2026 to 13/09/2026 from 08:30 to 17:00
- From 14/09/2026 to 01/11/2026 from 08:30 to 16:30
Additional information
Price(s)
Adult: 49.70 € (Mer de Glace Travel Package: Train + cable car + exhibition visits + cave visit)
Child (5-14 years): 42.20 € (or senior + 65 years old)
Family pass: 148.30 € (2 adults + 2 children
Additional child €12.40).
Free entry for children under 5.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
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
Mountain climber: Return train ticket + return cable car ticket: Adults €42.30 / Young people or seniors: €36
Hiking package: One-way or return train ticket + return cable car ticket + cave tour: Adults €42 / Young people or seniors €35.70
North Balcony Package (One-way or return to Montenvers + one-way or return to Plan de l’Aiguille)
Including cave tour and cable car: €68.40 adult / €58.10 young person or senior / Family €212
Without the tour: €48.40 for adults / €41.10 for young people or senior citizens / No family rate
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 19/06/2026
www.chamonix.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 65 60 00 80
Email : info@chamonix.com
Website : https://montenversmerdeglace.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr
Location complements
Closest bus stop : Place du Mont-Blanc
Closest train station : Chamonix centre
Closest carparkss : Biolay (outside carpark), parking du Mont-Blanc (underground carpark).
Animals
Yes. Dogs are allowed on the leash.
Be careful! The stairs that leads to the ice cave are metalic openwork stairs.
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