Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

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 back down to Chamonix.

At any time of the day, indulge in our sandwiches or succumb to our selection of the day, while reliving the highlights of your excursion while waiting for the famous red train.

Open every day according to the Montenvers train schedule.

Other activities

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;...

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 Mer de Glace : a giant

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...

Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Opening hours From 22/11 to 13/03

Open every day 10.00 am – 4.30 pm

Last ascent : 4.00 pm
Last descent : 4.30 pm

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

Gondola lift : Reopening on 13 December
Ice cave :  Reopening on 20 December.