Opening dates : Summer 2025 - 24 may to 2 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 2025 - 24 may to 2 november

Winter weather conditions

You are in the high mountains, where temperatures are extreme.

The excursion to Montenvers by train remains open, but we recommend that you dress warmly.

Opening hours From 22/11 to 13/03

Open every day 10 am – 4.30 pm

Last descent : 4.30 pm

Last ascent :4.00 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.

Horaires d'ouverture

Du 22 novembre au 13 mars

Ouverture tous les jours de 10h00 à 16h30 
Départ du 1er train : 10h00
Dernière montée : 16h00
Dernière descente : 16h30 
Un train toutes les heures, ou toutes les 30, ou 20 minutes, selon affluence.

Télécabine et grotte de glace ouvertes.
Dernier départ pour visiter la grotte de glace à 14h30