Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

They make the train

A team of 65 people is needed for the proper functioning of the Montenvers train.

The majority of employees are mobilised in positions directly related to the operation of the train, which requires a very wide variety of skills and know-how.

Reception and sales at the checkout

Welcome on board!

We will accompany you from the moment you arrive, ensuring that your ticket purchase is straightforward, swift and personnalised according you needs, including best fare options, group booking and advise on how to make the most of your trip;

Our team is committed to making your visit a pleasant and memorable one!

© Société Secrète – Régie Départementale du train du Montenvers

Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Horaires d'ouverture

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

Saturday 21st June

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).

Opening hours

From
05/07/2025 to 31/08/2025

 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