Montenvers site : Information

The site will be closed for work and maintenance from 12 to 23 May 2025 included.

(Ice Cave closed from 12 to 30 May 2025 included)

The Montenvers train does not require a timetable reservation: please go directly to the station with your ticket.

For all information about the train: Tel: +33 (0)4 65 60 00 80 and Email: accueil@montenverstrain.com

Montenvers gondola

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Montenvers - Mer de Glace summer

Montenvers - Mer de Glace summer

Activities & Restaurants

Activity

Ice Cave

Penetrate the innards of the Mer de Glace. Please note 170 steps each way from the top of the gondola.

Glaciorium

Glaciorium

A space dedicated to glaciology, a veritable witness to the climate changes of our century.

Temple of nature

Discover historical projections in one of the first alpine refuges !

Restaurant

Montenvers store

Montenvers store

Commemorate your visit !

Bar des Glaciers

Mountain restaurant: mixed salads, quiches, dish of the day, pastries, homemade pastries. In summer, homemade ice creams and sorbets...

Montenvers - Mer de Glace summer

Refuge du Montenvers

The Refuge du Montenvers is a place steeped in history and authenticity. Built in 1880 to accommodate the first mountaineers and travellers to visit the Mer de Glace.

Restaurant Panoramique Mer de Glace

Le Panoramique Mer de Glace

Panoramique restaurant. Terrasse with view over the Mer de Glace glacier

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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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