Let's board the Montenvers Train together
Welcome aboard the world-famous little red train!
From Chamonix station at 1042 m, our charming cogwheel train takes you safely to the Montenvers-Mer de Glace station at 1913 m altitude.
Weather
Opening hours
Open every day
8.00 am –
5.30 pm
Last ascent
5.00 pm
Last descent
5.30 pm
Last departure
from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave
3.30 pm
A train every hour and every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
Summer prices
North balcony hike: From Montenvers to Plan de l’Aiguille
The North balcony hike between Montenvers and Plan de l’Aiguille is one of the most beautiful panoramic crossings in the Chamonix valley.
Accessible and spectacular, it offers a concentration of exceptional Alpine scenery, with majestic glaciers, sheer cliffs and plunging views over the valley.
If you’re looking for a day hike that combines moderate effort, unforgettable views and total immersion in the mountain world, the traverse between Montenvers and Plan de l’Aiguille is for you.
Don’t forget your camera: every bend in the path is a natural postcard.
Practical information
Children
Authorised from 12 months
Seniors
Except on medical advice. Difficult cave access: around 170 steps
Toilets (disabled access)
At the Chamonix departure station and at the Montenvers arrival station.
Parking
Car park at Les Planards. More details : Parkings – Train du Montenvers
No lockers
Animals
Accepted (dogs kept on a lead). Tip: staircase structure, caution for dogs.
Embark on a wonderful journey
Welcome aboard the world-famous little red train!
From Chamonix, at an altitude of 1035 m, our charming cogwheel train will take you safely to the Montenvers station, at an altitude of 1913 m.
After an unforgettable 20-minute journey, you’ll marvel at the famous Mer de Glace, a true testament to the climate changes of our time.
At the summit
activities and attractions during your excursion
The panorama
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...
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...
The Glaciorium
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...
What are the opening dates and times?
You can consult the opening and opening hours information by clicking here.
Can I book my seat on the Train du Montenvers ?
Access to the train is without reservation. All you have to do is go to the station with your ticket. (Ticket that you can buy directly at the ticket offices located at the station). Access is also possible if you have a 100% pedestrian stay pass (from 2 to 21 days) or a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass
What are the restrictions?
Visiting the Montenvers and Mer de Glace sites is strongly discouraged for children under 12 months. Pets are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash. No restrictions for pregnant women and the elderly.
Is the access adapted for people with reduced mobility?
Weather conditions (to allow for possible evacuation – transshipment)
It is necessary to make the purchase at the cash desk and to notify the operator when you make your purchase, as access to the trains is conditioned by the size and weight of the seat. On the Montenvers site, access to the glaciorium with accompanying person. Other activities, including the gondola, are not accessible ;D dedicated toilets are accessible at Chamonix station and at the Montenvers arrival station
Mal and blind:
Guide or assistance dogs are allowed on board the trains at no extra cost.
The summit site has some Braille signage.
A 50% discount is granted to people with disabilities (delivery at the cash desk, on presentation of proof)
How do I get to the departure of the Train du Montenvers ?
Address of the station:
35 place de la Mer de Glace – 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
You arrive by:
Car, motorhome or coach: all the information is available by clicking here
By train via the Mont Blanc Express: The SNCF station is located less than 300m away, you just have to take the outdoor footbridge which will allow you to access the Montenvers train station directly.
Regular bus line: The bus station is located less than a 10-minute walk from the Montenvers train station.
In numbers
This is the length of the track between Chamonix station and Montenvers station
This is the travel time on board the train to connect the 2 stations
Electric multiple units, combined with trailers
The number of people that can be carried by a train, consisting of a wagon and a railcar
© Société Secrète – Régie Départementale du train du Montenvers
