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Information Montenvers Mer de glace

Opening of the Mer de Glace gondola lift, the Temple of Nature and the Glaciorium on All Saints' Day from 18/10 to 2/11 included.

A glaciologist will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day during this period to read the landscape and provide information on the Mer de Glace.

The Grotte de Glace is currently closed.

For information about the train : Tel : 04 65 60 00 80 and Email : accueil@montenverstrain.com

Season & Annual passes

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The schedules

From 10/18/2025 to 11/2/2025

From 5/1/2025 to 5/11/2025
From 5/12/2025 to 5/23/2025
From 5/24/2025 to 5/30/2025
From 5/31/2025 to 7/4/2025
From 7/5/2025 to 8/31/2025
From 9/1/2025 to 9/14/2025
From 9/15/2025 to 9/28/2025
From 9/29/2025 to 10/1/2025
From 10/2/2025 to 10/17/2025
From 10/18/2025 to 11/2/2025
From 11/3/2025 to 11/21/2025

Lifts

Opening*

Last ascent

Last descent

Frequency

Train

Gondola**

08:30

16:00

16:30

Every hour /30min /20min depending on traffic

10:00

16:00

15:30

En continu

** Only gondola = Ice Cave closed

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.

Every day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the bottom station of the cable car, meet a glaciologist who will share landscape readings and key insights about the Mer de Glace and the world of glaciers.

The prices

Age categories

Voyage Mer de Glace

On-site package

Ascent or descent + visits

Train return-trip

Adults(15 - 64 years)

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

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

41,20€

26,00€

34,50€

31,00€

35,00€

22,10€

29,30€

26,40€

127,70€

96,20€

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

* Family / tribu : 2 adults + children (5-14 years): First 2 free, 3rd, 4th, 5th free Maximum
- 5 years : free (upon presentation of proof of age; available at ticket offices only).

** : Montenvers Train: access subject to commercial agreement with the Montenvers Train departmental authority.

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.

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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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