Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
Keep up to date with the latest news from the Montenvers Train.
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 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
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
The Mont Blanc Marathon is an international sporting event organised by the Chamonix Sports Club. From 26 to 29 June, eight running competitions are being organised around Chamonix, in the
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
At the initiative of the UN, 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glacier Preservation. The Chamonix valley is greatly affected by this problem, as it is home to
Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november
Du 5 juillet 31 août
Ouverture tous les jours de 8h00 à 17h30
Départ du 1er train : 8h00
Dernière montée : 17h00
Dernière descente : 17h30
Dernier départ de Chamonix pour visiter la grotte de glace : 15h30.
Un train toutes les heures ou toutes les 30, ou 20 minutes, selon affluence.
1er Départ 8h00 optionnel – selon affluence
The Montenvers train celebrates music
🪘Musical entertainment at Chamonix station from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.: Batucada komandobidon
🎸Musical entertainment at Montenvers, on the Panoramic terrace, from 3:30 to 6:15 p.m.: live music by Marco Klarck and batucada komandobidon
👉 Fête de la musique special offer: Take advantage of the free train from 3:20 p.m. to Montenvers (last train at 5:30 p.m. and last train back at 7:00 p.m. from Montenvers).
Open every day from 8.00 to 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 or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
1st departure 8.00 am optional – depending on numbers
Access temporarily suspended for wheelchairs
Due to a technical problem affecting the access ramps on the Montenvers train, boarding for wheelchairs (manual and electric) is temporarily suspended until further notice.
