Montenvers Mer de Glace information

Important information – Sunday June 7th

The Montenvers Train will be running a special morning service: Open to the public from 10.00 am

The 9.00 am and 9.30 am departures have been cancelled. The 8.30 am departure will go ahead as usual (mountaineers only).

For any information about the Montenvers train, please contact the Montenvers train management.

Tel 04 65 60 00 80
Email accueil@montenverstrain.com

Closure of the Ice Cave from May 11 to June 5, 2026 (maintenance)

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Temple of nature

Temple of nature

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Historical projections

The Temple de la Nature is a historic building constructed in 1795 at Montenvers, above Chamonix, to welcome travelers admiring the Mer de Glace. Designed by Marc-Théodore Bourrit, it was one of the first mountain refuges in the Alps, and welcomed famous writers such as Victor Hugo and Chateaubriand. Octagonal in shape, it has undergone several restorations, the most recent in 2022. It is an important testimony to the beginnings of mountain tourism.

Today, it has been transformed into a projection room where you can learn more about its history.

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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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