Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

26-29 June : Mont-Blanc Marathon

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 Mont-Blanc massif.
2 competitions will take place on the paths leading up to the Montenvers:

* The 90 km Mont Blanc, during the day on 27 June
https://www.marathonmontblanc.fr/courses/90km-du-mont-blanc

* The Duo Etoilé, during the evening of 28 June.
https://www.marathonmontblanc.fr/courses/duo-etoile

We invite you to consult the information on the Montenvers Train timetable so that you can go and cheer on the runners at the Montenvers site: https://www.montenverstrain.com/en/opening-hours-and-prices/

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Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Opening hours From 02/10 to 02/11

Open every day 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

Last ascent : 4.00 pm
Last descent : 4.30 pm

Closure of the ice cave from September 29.

The gondola, the temple of nature and the Glaciorium will be open from 18 October to 2 November inclusive.

A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 minutes depending on demand.