Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
Discover all the things to do at the top of Montenvers.
Contemplate! Smile! Self-indulge! Capture! When you arrive at Montenvers, after 20 minutes of a timeless journey, offering superb views of the Chamonix valley and the Aiguilles Rouges massif, you will...
Located on the northern slope of the Mont-Blanc massif, the Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France. Almost 7 kilometres long and covering an area of about 40...
Dive into the heart of the glacier and discover an ephemeral work of art.An ephemeral work of art that the Claret family has been maintaining and renewing for 3 generations...
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...
In 1779, Lord Blair, an English gentleman, finds himself caught in a storm in the Montenvers. The shelter under the stone was so uncomfortable that he had a hut built...
In winter, two magnificent snowshoe walks are mapped out. The routes are easy to meet, with a duration of about fifteen minutes, and ‘under the viaduct’, lasting about 45 minutes;...
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...
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...
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...
Don’t forget to visit the Montenvers shop before returning to the valley, where you can buy a souvenir of your excursion to this unique site!
...Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
You are in the high mountains, where temperatures are extreme.
The excursion to Montenvers by train remains open, but we recommend that you dress warmly.
Open every day 10 am – 4.30 pm
Last descent : 4.30 pm
Last ascent :4.00 pm
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave : 2.30 pm
A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
Du 22 novembre au 13 mars
Ouverture tous les jours de 10h00 à 16h30
Départ du 1er train : 10h00
Dernière montée : 16h00
Dernière descente : 16h30
Un train toutes les heures, ou toutes les 30, ou 20 minutes, selon affluence.
Télécabine et grotte de glace ouvertes.
Dernier départ pour visiter la grotte de glace à 14h30
