Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
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.
SEA OF ICE CABLE CAR
This gondola promises you a unique experience, offering you a breathtaking panoramic journey.
Prepare to experience an unforgettable immersion in the heart of the mountains.
Whether you are looking for thrills or tranquility in the great outdoors, the new Mer de Glace gondola and the Ice Cave promise unforgettable memories.
ICE CAVE
Discover the magic of the new Ice Cave, naturally sculpted by man “the grottos” in the ice.
This unique sensory experience will amaze visitors of all ages.
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
For eating, there are 3 options: either a Savoyard or traditional meal at the Restaurant du Refuge du Montenvers, or a fast food meal at the Bar des Glaciers, or finally the Panoramique restaurant with a view of the glacier!
HOTEL
The Refuge du Montenvers was opened on July 1, 2017 after renovation by the Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet label, a leading player in mountain hotels for over 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.
This gondola promises you a unique experience, offering you a breathtaking panoramic journey.
Prepare to experience an unforgettable immersion in the heart of the mountains.
Whether you are looking for thrills or tranquility in the great outdoors, the new Mer de Glace gondola and the Ice Cave promise unforgettable memories.
ICE CAVE
Discover the magic of the new Ice Cave, naturally sculpted by man “the grottos” in the ice.
This unique sensory experience will amaze visitors of all ages.
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
For eating, there are 3 options: either a Savoyard or traditional meal at the Restaurant du Refuge du Montenvers, or a fast food meal at the Bar des Glaciers, or finally the Panoramique restaurant with a view of the glacier!
HOTEL
The Refuge du Montenvers was opened on July 1, 2017 after renovation by the Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet label, a leading player in mountain hotels for over 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.
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)
Nearest train stop: Gare Chamonix Center
Parking nearby: Biolay car park (outdoor), Mont-Blanc car park (underground)
- SNCF station less than 500 m away
- Public transport stop within 500 m
Customer base
Opening
Further information :
Subject to favorable weather conditions
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 06/10/2025
- 07/10/2025
- 08/10/2025
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 41,20 € | Not disclosed |
| Kids | 35 € | Not disclosed |
| Family package | 127,70 € | Not disclosed |
Further information :
Round trip train only: adult €31, child/senior 65+: €26,40, family: €96,20
One-way train only: adult €26, child/senior 65+: €22,10
Hiking price: Train there or back + Cable car + cave: Adult €33, child/senior €28,10
Site package: cable car + cave without train, adult €26, child/senior €22,10
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass
One-way train only: adult €26, child/senior 65+: €22,10
Hiking price: Train there or back + Cable car + cave: Adult €33, child/senior €28,10
Site package: cable car + cave without train, adult €26, child/senior €22,10
This site is included in the MONT BLANC UNLIMITED PASS / Summer Multipass
Person with a disability
(50% reduction on presentation of the disability card 50% for the accompanying person on a day pass or on a round trip.)
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Tourist transport
- Tourist trains
Home animals
Dogs are accepted throughout the Montenvers site (including the cave) on a leash only.
Warning! The stairs to go down to the ice cave are openwork metal stairs that can hurt dogs' pads.
Warning! The stairs to go down to the ice cave are openwork metal stairs that can hurt dogs' pads.
Accessibility
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).
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