Montenvers - Mer de Glace - Ice Cave

Information Montenvers train : Sunday April 20th 2025

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After 2 days of closure following the extensive damage caused by the snowfalls on Wednesday/Thursday, the Montenvers Train will be able to open this Sunday, April 20.

(Subject to weather conditions)

We remind you that the site will be closed for work and maintenance from 12 to 23 May 2025.

(Grotte de Glace closed from 12 to 30 May 2025 inclusive).

For any information regarding the Montenvers train, please contact the Montenvers Departmental Authority at 04.65.60.00.80 or accueil@montenverstrain.com

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Navigate the map to discover the various points of interest at the Montenvers - Mer de Glace site, and get more information :

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1. The Train

Leaving Chamonix on the Montenvers little red train

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2. Montenvers Refuge

In a privileged setting, conducive to serenity and without compromising on comfort.

3. Glaciorium

A space dedicated to glaciology

4. Télécabine Mer de Glace

10-seater gondola

5. Icecave

The Train (1035m)

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Les Planards paid parking

Reduced mobility

Wheelchair access for accompanied persons, weather permitting. Please advise when purchasing at the checkout.

Animals

Accepted (Dogs on leash).

Children

From 12 months.

Montenvers Refuge (1913m)

Montenvers restaurant

Mountain food, featuring transalpine flavours...

Montenvers refuge

20 rooms divided into single rooms, dormitories and rooms for 5 to 7 people.

Reduced mobility

Dining area at the top not accessible

Glaciorium (1913m)

Reduced mobility

Glaciorium access with the help of accompanying persons

Télécabine Mer de Glace (1913m)

Reduced mobility

Accessible with elevator and gondola.

Icecave (1760m)

Reduced mobility

No access to the icecave.

Animals

Accepted (dogs on leash). Tip for visitors: metallic staircase structure, caution with dogs.

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The famous little red train takes passengers from Chamonix (1035 m) to the Montenvers station (1913 m) in 20 minutes. On arrival, the view of the Mer de Glace is breathtaking, bearing witness to the effects of climate change.

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