Timetable / Rates Montenvers

The schedules

From 7/4/2026 to 8/30/2026

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

TrainFirst departure 08:00 optional depending on numbers

Gondola + Ice Cave

08:00

15:30

17:00

17:30

Every hour /30min /20min depending on traffic

09:30

17:00

16:00

Constinously

*Last departure from Chamonix = to visit the Ice Cave

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

The prices

Age Groups

Mer de Glace Trip

Website Package

Ascent or descent + sightseeing

Round-trip Train Ticket

Mountaineers

Adults(15 - 64 years)

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

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

€49.70

€28.00

€42.00

€31.50

€42.30

€42.20

€23.80

€35.70

€26.80

€36.00

€154.00

€86.80

€97.70

Mer de Glace Tour: Train + Gondola + Ice Cave + Glaciorium

On-site package: Gondola + Ice Cave + Glaciorium (Tickets can only be purchased on site - Does not include round-trip train fare)

Ascent or descent + sightseeing: One-way train ticket + one-way gondola ride + tours

- 5 years : Free ticket upon presentation of valid identification; available only at the box office

Person with a disability : You are eligible for a 50% discount on the full fare or the day pass for both you and your companion upon presentation of your card at the ticket window. Tickets are not sold online.

* Family / Tribe : 2 adults + children (ages 5–14): The first 2 pay, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th are 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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