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.
MER DE GLACE CABLE CAR
This gondola promises a unique experience, offering a breathtaking panoramic journey.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the mountains.
Whether you're looking for thrills or peace and quiet in the heart of nature, the new Mer de Glace gondola lift and the Grotte de Glace promise unforgettable memories.
ICE GROTTO
Discover the magic of the new Grotte de Glace, naturally sculpted by man "the grottus" in the ice.
This unique sensory experience will amaze visitors of all ages.
THE GLACIORIUM
The Montenvers site is a true witness to the climate changes of our century, and deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Sea of Ice, its formation, its history, its future evolution - this is what you can discover when you visit this interactive and educational site...
The total visit (cave and routes included) lasts an average of 2 to 3 hours. Visiting time may be doubled during peak periods.
RESTAURATION
There are 3 ways to eat: either a Savoyard or traditional meal at the Restaurant du Refuge du Montenvers, or fast food at the Bar des Glaciers, or the Panoramique restaurant overlooking the glacier!
HOTELLERIE
Le Refuge du Montenvers opened on July 1, 2017 after renovation by Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet, a leading player in mountain hotels for over 30 years.
Le Refuge du Montenvers offers a 10-bed dormitory, double and family rooms, as well as suites, all in a traditional mountain refuge atmosphere.
groups on reservation
This gondola promises a unique experience, offering a breathtaking panoramic journey.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the mountains.
Whether you're looking for thrills or peace and quiet in the heart of nature, the new Mer de Glace gondola lift and the Grotte de Glace promise unforgettable memories.
ICE GROTTO
Discover the magic of the new Grotte de Glace, naturally sculpted by man "the grottus" in the ice.
This unique sensory experience will amaze visitors of all ages.
THE GLACIORIUM
The Montenvers site is a true witness to the climate changes of our century, and deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Sea of Ice, its formation, its history, its future evolution - this is what you can discover when you visit this interactive and educational site...
The total visit (cave and routes included) lasts an average of 2 to 3 hours. Visiting time may be doubled during peak periods.
RESTAURATION
There are 3 ways to eat: either a Savoyard or traditional meal at the Restaurant du Refuge du Montenvers, or fast food at the Bar des Glaciers, or the Panoramique restaurant overlooking the glacier!
HOTELLERIE
Le Refuge du Montenvers opened on July 1, 2017 after renovation by Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet, a leading player in mountain hotels for over 30 years.
Le Refuge du Montenvers offers a 10-bed dormitory, double and family rooms, as well as suites, all in a traditional mountain refuge atmosphere.
groups on reservation
Services
Services
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Mobility impaired
Restaurant
bus parking
Parking nearby
Car park
Bar
Picnic area
Toilets
Animals accepted
Dogs are allowed on the leash.
Be careful! The stairs that leads to the ice cave are metalic openwork stairs.Self-guided visits (groups only)
Guided visits (groups only)
- Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Mobility impaired
- Equipment
- Restaurant
- bus parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Bar
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Services
- Animals accepted Dogs are allowed on the leash. Be careful! The stairs that leads to the ice cave are metalic openwork stairs.
- Self-guided visits (groups only)
- Guided visits (groups only)
- Coach access
- Bar/refreshment booth
- Boutique
- Restaurant
- Self-guided visits
Rates
Rates
From 1 June 2025 to 30 November 2025
From 1 June 2025 to 30 November 2025
Adult
41.20€
Child rate
35€
Return train ticket only: adult €31, child/senior 65+ €26.40, family €96.20. These tickets are only on sale at the Montenvers ticket office at the moment.
Vallée Blanche return: Return train + cable car + cave: Adult 33€ , child/senior 28,10€.
Site pass: cable car + cave without train adult €26, child/senior €22.10
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.
Vallée Blanche return: Return train + cable car + cave: Adult 33€ , child/senior 28,10€.
Site pass: cable car + cave without train adult €26, child/senior €22.10
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheque
CashOpenings
Openings
Monday
08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:30
Thursday
08:30 - 17:30
Friday
08:30 - 17:30
Saturday
08:30 - 17:30
Sunday
08:30 - 17:30
Trains run every hour and every 30/20 minutes depending on traffic.
Last return from the top station 5.30 pm
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 3:30 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Last return from the top station 5.30 pm
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 3:30 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday
08:30 - 17:00
Sunday
08:30 - 17:00
Trains run every hour and every 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 2:30 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 2:30 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 16:30
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Saturday
08:30 - 16:30
Sunday
08:30 - 16:30
ATTENTION Ice grotto closed from September 28th
Gondola lift closed from September 28 to October 18
A train every hour or every 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice grotto at 2:00 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Gondola lift closed from September 28 to October 18
A train every hour or every 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice grotto at 2:00 p.m. * Subject to favorable weather
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Station district
- Close to a public transportation
Access
Access
- Closest bus stop : Place du Mont-Blanc
Closest train station : Chamonix centre
Closest carparkss : Biolay (outside carpark), parking du Mont-Blanc (underground carpark).
