HIKING IN SUMMER
It is possible to hike from the Montenvers towards the Plan de l'Aiguille: traversing via the grand balcon nord or take the descent to Chamonix via Les Planards or the village of Les Bois.
- Leisure
Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
Hop on the famous rack-and-pinion railway, which takes passengers from Chamonix to the tourist site of Montenvers at an altitude of 1,913 m. Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Mer de Glace glacier, the Drus and the Grands Jorasses
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Prices
Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash
Reception
Dogs are allowed on the leash. Be careful! The stairs that leads to the ice cave are metalic openwork stairs.
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 05/07/2024
Opening hours daily between 8.30 am and 5 pm.
Last descent daily at 5 pm.
From 8.30am to 4.30pm every half an hour
The 9am train is optional
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 3pm.
From 06/07 to 25/08/2024
Opening hours daily between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Last descent daily at 5.30 pm.
From 8.30am to 10.30am every 30 minutes
The 9am train is optional
From 10.30 am every 20 minutes
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 3.40pm.
From 26/08 to 15/09/2024
Opening hours daily between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Last descent daily at 5.30 pm.
From 8.30am to 10am every 30 minutes
The 9am train is optional
From 10.30 am every 20 min
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 3pm.
From 16/09 to 31/10/2024
Opening hours daily between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Last descent daily at 5.30 pm.
From 8.30am to 1pm every hour
The 9am train is optional
From 1.30pm every 30 minutes
Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 2.30pm.
Subject to favorable weather.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Coach access
- Shop
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Car park
- Bar
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Contacts
Access
Closest bus stop : Place du Mont-Blanc
Closest train station : Chamonix centre
Closest carparkss : Biolay (outside carpark), parking du Mont-Blanc (underground carpark).
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Motor Disability
Special rate upon presentation of the "handicap" card. Informed in advance, the staff will help you to board. Access to the ice cave is not possible (580 steps) and access to the glaciorium requires assistance (short but somewhat steep slope).
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