Opening dates : Summer 2026 - 01 june to 01 november

At the summit

Discover all the things to do at the top of Montenvers.

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...

Opening dates : Summer 2026 - 01 june to 01 november

Thursday 16th July

Train services are running normally.

Gondola and ice cave are openned.

During the summer season until 30 August, the service will run daily from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm. 

  • 1st departure at 8.00am
  • Last ascent : 5.00 pm
  • Last descent : 5.30 pm

  • A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand. 
  • NB: Last departure for visiting the ice cave at 3.30 pm