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 Cave

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...

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 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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Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Opening hours From 22/11 to 13/03

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.

Horaires d'ouverture

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 14h00 ou 14h30, suivant la fréquence des trains.