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.
groups on reservation
Services
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)
Coach access
Bar/refreshment booth
- 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
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Mobility impaired
Rates
From 22 November 2025 to 30 November 2026
From 22 November 2025 to 30 November 2026
Adult- Mer de Glace Travel Package: Train + cable car + exhibition visits + cave visit
€49.70
Child rate- or senior + 65 years old
€42.20
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
Mountain climber: Return train ticket + return cable car ticket: Adults €42.30 / Young people or seniors: €36
Summer 2026 Hiking package: One-way or return train ticket + return cable car ticket + cave tour: Adults €42 / Young people or seniors €35.70
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.
Return Vallée Blanche Train + cable car: Adult €41.10 / Youth or Senior €34.90
Mountain climber: Return train ticket + return cable car ticket: Adults €42.30 / Young people or seniors: €36
Summer 2026 Hiking package: One-way or return train ticket + return cable car ticket + cave tour: Adults €42 / Young people or seniors €35.70
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass.
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheque
CashOpenings
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. * Subject to favorable weather
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. * 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
PLEASE NOTE: The ice cave will be closed starting May 11
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. * Subject to favorable weather
Last return trip to visit the ice cave: 3:00 p.m.
One train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on passenger numbers. * Subject to favorable weather
Open
* Subject to favorable weather
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00
* Subject to favorable weather
Monday
08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:30
Thursday
08:00 - 17:30
Friday
08:00 - 17:30
Saturday
08:00 - 17:30
Sunday
08:00 - 17:30
* 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
* 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
* Subject to favorable weather
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).
