Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
About Us
The famous cogwheel train, departing from Chamonix, takes you to the Montenvers site located at 1913 m. A magnificent panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.
ICE CAVE
On site, the visit to the ice cave is a journey to the heart of the glacier, recut each year, it describes the life of the mountain dwellers at the beginning of the 20th century. It is accessible either by a footpath, about 580 minutes walk, or by gondola: be careful, about XNUMX steps separate the arrival of the gondola from the entrance to the cave.
THE GLACIORIUM
A true witness to the climate changes of our century, the Montenvers site deserved a space dedicated to glaciology! The Mer de Glace, its formation, its history, its future evolutions, this is what you can discover by visiting this interactive and educational place...
The total visit (cave and trips included) lasts an average of 2 to 3 hours. Visiting time can be doubled during peak periods.
RESTORATION
To eat, 3 possibilities: either a Savoyard or traditional meal at the Restaurant du Refuge du Montenvers, or a fast food at the Bar des Glaciers.
HOTEL
The Refuge du Montenvers was born on July 1, 2017 after renovation by the Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet label, a key player in the mountain hotel industry for more than 30 years.
Le Refuge du Montenvers offers a dormitory for 10 people, double rooms and family rooms, as well as suites, all in the atmosphere of a traditional mountain refuge.
Virtual tours
Location details
Nearest bus stop: Place Mont-Blanc
Nearest train stop: Gare Chamonix Center
Parking nearby: Biolay car park (outdoor), Mont-Blanc car park (underground)
Opening
In order to view the different information, you can use the navigation arrows placed to the right of the table
- Further information : Subject to favorable weather conditions
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult |
38.5 € | - |
| Kids |
32.7 € | - |
| Family package |
119.3 € | - |
Ascent or descent + visit (summer):
Adult: 30 €
Child and senior: €25,50
Return to Vallée Blanche + visit (Winter):
Adult: 33 €
Child and senior: 28.10
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Multipass
Free for less than 5 years.
Disabled
(50% reduction on presentation of the disability card 50% for the accompanying person on a day pass or on a round trip.)
Payment method
Services
Equipments
Services
Home animals
Animals are accepted.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Physical disability
Special rate on presentation of the "handicap" card. Warn in advance, the staff will help you boarding. Access to the cave is not possible (580 steps) and access to the glaciorium requires assistance (short but somewhat steep slope).
