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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.
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Date and time
- From 22/11/2025 to 13/03/2026 from 10:00 to 16:30
- From 14/03/2026 to 30/04/2026 from 10:00 to 17:00
- From 01/05/2026 to 17/05/2026 from 08:30 to 17:00
- From 18/05/2026 to 22/05/2026
- From 23/05/2026 to 03/07/2026 from 08:00 to 17:00
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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: 154 € (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 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.
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Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 27/02/2026
www.chamonix.com
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Open period
From 22/11/2025 to 13/03/2026 daily between 10 am and 4.30 pm. Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 2:30 p.m. One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. From 14/03 to 30/04/2026 daily between 10 am and 5 pm. Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m. One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. From 01/05 to 17/05/2026 daily between 8.30 am and 5 pm. Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m. One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. From 18/05 to 22/05/2026 closed . From 23/05 to 03/07/2026 daily between 8 am and 5 pm. Subject to favorable weather.
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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