Timetable / Rates Montenvers

Montenvers Mer de Glace information

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 Montenvers railway from May 18 to May 22, 2026 (construction)

Closure of the gondola from May 11 to May 29, 2026 (maintenance)

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

The schedules

From 5/11/2026 to 5/17/2026

From 5/1/2026 to 5/10/2026
From 5/11/2026 to 5/17/2026
From 5/18/2026 to 5/22/2026
From 5/23/2026 to 5/29/2026
From 5/30/2026 to 6/5/2026
From 6/6/2026 to 7/3/2026
From 7/4/2026 to 8/30/2026
From 8/31/2026 to 9/13/2026
From 9/14/2026 to 9/27/2026
From 9/28/2026 to 10/16/2026
From 10/17/2026 to 11/1/2026

Lifts

Opening

Last departure from Chamonix

Last ascent

Last descent

Frequency

Train

Gondola + Ice Cave

08:30**

15:00

16:30

17:00

Every hour /30min /20min depending on traffic

Closed for maintenance

** Optional train at 09:00

Please note that these dates and times are given for information purposes only, and are subject to change depending on operating constraints and weather condition.

The prices

Age categories

Voyage Mer de Glace

On-site package

Ascent or descent + visits

Train return-trip

Mountaineers

Adults(15 - 64 years)

Children & Seniors(5 to 14 years & 65 years & +)

Family* / Tribu(2 adults + 2 children or +)

49,70€

27,00€

41,10€

31,50€

42,30€

42,20€

23,00€

34,90€

26,80€

36,00€

154,00€

83,80€

97,70€

Voyage Mer de Glace : Train** + Cable Car + Ice Cave + Glaciorium

On-site package (only visits included) : Cable Car + Ice Cave + Glaciorium (Ticket purchase only on site - Does not include return train ticket)

Ascent or descent + visits : one-way train + gondola + visits

- 5 years : free (upon presentation of proof of age; available at ticket offices only).

Disabled person : You benefit from a 50% discount on the round trip ticket or on the day pass for you and your companion on presentation of your card at the ticket office. Ticket not sold online.

* Family / tribu : 2 adults + children (5-14 years): First 2 free, 3rd, 4th, 5th free Maximum

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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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