Opening dates : Winter 2024-2025 -30 november 2024 - 11 may 2025
At the initiative of the UN, 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Preservation.
The Chamonix valley is greatly affected by this problem, as it is home to the second largest glacier in the Alps and the largest in France, along with the Mer de Glace.
Perched at an altitude of 1913 metres, this colossus with feet of clay, nearly 7 km long, has become a global symbol of global warming.
+ info on the annual program : https://www.chamonixglaciers2025.com/
The Mont Blanc Marathon is an international sporting event organised by the Chamonix Sports Club. From 26 to 29 June, eight running competitions are being organised around Chamonix, in the
Welcome to the 14th edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Your chance to hone skills, access tips and learn from 100+ world-class guides and 40+ professional athletes in
At the initiative of the UN, 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Preservation. The Chamonix valley is greatly affected by this problem, as it is home to
Opening dates : Winter 2024-2025 -30 november 2024 - 11 may 2025
Last descent
5.00 pm
Last ascent
4.30 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.
Note: from 24 to 30 May inclusive:
Ice cave closed
Cable car open from 9.00am to 9.30am and from 4.00pm to 4.30pm (Exclusively for guides and climbers)
