Strike notice has been given for the morning of May 10, 2025, filed by the trade unions of the Régie Départementale du Train du Montenvers.
If no agreement is reached before this date, it will be impossible for customers to access the Montenvers site on Saturday May 10, 2025 from 7.30am to 12pm. The gondola lift and the ice cave will open as soon as train operations resume.
For all information about the train:
Find our opening schedule by clicking here.
There are several offers based on your needs. You can purchase a Mer de Glace trip ticket or a MONT-BLANC Multipass (unlimited access to the areas and visitor sites of the MONT-BLANC Natural Resort).
If you already have a valid transportation ticket (season, annual, or stay passes), go directly to the departure station of the Montenvers train.
We do not take reservations for the train.
Visiting is prohibited for children under 1 year old. The transport ticket for a child under 5 years old is free, upon presentation of proof, and is only available at the ticket counters.
There are no contraindications in the operating regulations for pregnant women; however, please consult your doctor or obstetrician if in doubt.
Animals are allowed if kept on a leash.
Wheelchair access is possible with a companion and depending on weather conditions (specific fee applies; please inquire). However, there is no access to the Ice Cave due to 170 steps.
The average duration of a visit is 2 to 3 hours (including travel time). Please note that the visit duration may be doubled depending on the crowd.
The opening of the Ice Cave also depends on weather conditions, and opening conditions are provided daily.
Your return ticket (round trip) can be used up to 7 days after the ascent.
Ticket purchased online is non-modifiable and non-refundable (except for technical or weather-related constraints where we would be closed)
The GPS address is 35 Place de la Mer de Glace - 74400 CHAMONIX, visible on Google by clicking here.
The Biollay parking (free) or Planards parking (paid) are the closest to the site.
Your MONT BLANC MultiPass gives you free access to the Chamonix bus network.
Do you have a question about magnetic cards, online purchases, our season or annual passes, or our rates?
Check out our FAQ on the MONT-BLANC Natural Resort portal.
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