Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

The bar des glaciers

Would you like to cool off after a descent of the Vallée Blanche or regain your strength after a long hike?
The Bar des Glaciers is a must-see break before heading back down to Chamonix.

At any time of the day, indulge in our sandwiches or succumb to our selection of the day, while reliving the highlights of your excursion while waiting for the famous red train.

Open every day according to the Montenvers train schedule.

Other activities

The Panoramic

A moment suspended in front of the Mer de Glace The restaurant Le Panoramique offers a unique experience in the heart of the mountains, with its vast panoramic terrace and...

The Glaciorium

An interpretation centre to answer all the questions that visitors ask themselves when they are faced with a glacier such as the Mer de Glace. The Glaciorium also responds to...

The Restaurant du Montenvers

LEGENDARY LUNCH FACING THE DRUS In the heart of the mythical Refuge du Montenvers, let yourself be carried away by the authenticity of a high-altitude restaurant. Enjoy lunch on the...

Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Horaires d'ouverture

Du 1er au 14 septembre

Ouverture tous les jours de 8h30 à 17h00
Départ du 1er train : 8h30
Dernière montée : 16h30
Dernière descente : 17h00
Dernier départ de Chamonix pour visiter la grotte de glace : 15h00.

Un train toutes les heures ou toutes les 30, ou 20 minutes, selon affluence.
Départ 9h00 optionnel – selon affluence

Accès suspendu momentanément aux fauteuils roulants PMR
En raison d’un problème technique affectant les rampes d’accès dans le train du Montenvers : l’embarquement des fauteuils roulants (manuels et électriques) est temporairement suspendu jusqu’à nouvel ordre.

Saturday 21st June

The Montenvers train celebrates music

🪘Musical entertainment at Chamonix station from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.: Batucada komandobidon
🎸Musical entertainment at Montenvers, on the Panoramic terrace, from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m.: live music by Marco Klarck and batucada komandobidon
👉 Fête de la musique special offer: Take advantage of the free train from 3:20 p.m. to Montenvers (last train at 5:30 p.m. and last train back at 7:00 p.m. from Montenvers).

Opening hours

From 01/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
Open every day from 8.30 to 5.00 pm

 
 

Last ascent

 4.30 pm

Last descent

5.00 pm

Last departure from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave

3.00 pm

A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
Departure 9.00 am optional – depending on numbers

Access temporarily suspended for wheelchairs
Due to a technical problem affecting the access ramps on the Montenvers train, boarding for wheelchairs (manual and electric) is temporarily suspended until further notice.