Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

July 3-6 : Arc’teryx Alpine Academy

Welcome to the 14th edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Your chance to hone skills, access tips and learn from 100+ world-class guides and 40+ professional athletes in a variety of different clinics.

Then, relax and enjoy live music, film premieres, and workshops at the Alpine Village, centred at the heart of the Academy community.

More info: https://chamonix.arcteryxacademy.com

Other news

29 August 1879: First ascent of the Petit Dru

On 29 August 1879, the Petit Dru (3,730 m) was conquered! It was a feat that would go down in the annals of mountaineering. Jean Esteril Charlet Stratton, Proper Payot

Discover the Montenvers Mer de Glace

Discover Montenvers Mer de Glace: A Must-See in Chamonix Located in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, the Montenvers Mer de Glace is one of the most breathtaking sites

200 years ago… Victor Hugo discovered Montenvers

In 1825, Victor Hugo, just 23 years old, discovered Montenvert (as it was spelt at the time) and the Mer de Glace. (August 16th 1825) To carry out his excursion

Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Les petits prix du mercredi

Durant 4 mercredis – 17 et 24 septembre et 8 et 15 octobre – profitez de -30%* sur votre billet aller-retour train pour le train du Montenvers.

Une occasion unique de vivre une expérience inoubliable tout au long du spectaculaire trajet et face à la majestueuse Mer de Glace et aux sommets mythiques des Alpes.


Opening hours

From 15/09/2025 to 02/11/2025
Open every day from 8.30 to 4.30 pm

 
 

Last ascent

 4.00 pm

Last descent

4.30 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.
Departure 9.00 am optional – depending on numbers

Closure of the ice cave from September 29.
Gondola lift closed from 29/09 to 18/10.