Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
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/
Every Thursday evening in July and August, enjoy an exceptional evening aboard a historic Montenvers train dating from 1909. Let yourself be transported by the retro atmosphere of this train
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
Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
Du 24 mai au 4 juillet
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)
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).
Open every day from 8.30 to 5.00 pm
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.
