Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Hiking and walks

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;

In summer, a multitude of walks and hikes are possible from Montenvers, including:

  • Crossing the northern balconies: allowing you to reach the intermediate station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, at Plan de l’Aiguille (+/-6.2km and 550m of difference in altitude)
  • Ascent or descent – at Montenvers : either through the forest near the cogwheel train route and the Caillet chalet, or by the more technical path from the QZ des Praz, via the Mottes hut.* Forbes signal: Magnificent ride from the top of the Montenvers train! You can reach the famous Signal Forbes at the top of which you can contemplate the Mer de Glace ice basin and the Aiguilles Rouges. (Round trip, 3.5 km and 300m of elevation gain)

Other activities

The shop

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!

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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...

The Temple of Nature

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...

Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Autumn closure

The Montenvers Train is taking an autumn break 🍂
It’s time to let the mountains rest and for our teams to carry out maintenance work in preparation for winter.


We will be closed until 21st November inclusive and look forward to seeing you again on 22nd November for new journeys to the heart of the Mont Blanc massif!