Information Montenvers Mer de glace

Closure of the Ice Cave starting on the evening of September 28

Exceptional closure of the train on September 29–30 and October 1

Opening of the cable car from October 18 to November 2

Due to a technical issue: wheelchair access is temporarily suspended

For information about the train:

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

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Montenvers - Mer de Glace summer

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Grand Balcon Nord : Montenvers - Plan de l'Aiguille

From Montenvers, a suspended trail begins that, like a balcony, winds between rocks and alpine meadows. It gently leads to Plan de l’Aiguille, offering breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks at every step

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

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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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