Opening hours
You will find the opening hours of the train for winter 2024-25 and summer 2025.
Annual closure from 12/05/2025 to 23/05/2025 inclusive
From 30/11/2024 to 14/03/2025
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.
From 15/03/2025 to 11/05/2025
Open every day
10 am – 5 pm
Last descent
5.00 pm
Last ascent
4.30 pm
Last departure from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave
3.00 pm
A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
From 24/05/2025 to 04/07/2025
Open every day
8.30 am – 5 pm
Last descent
5.00 pm
Last ascent
4.30 pm
Last departure from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave
3.00 pm
A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
From 05/07/2025 to 31/08/2025
Open every day
8.30 am – 5.30 pm
Last descent
5.30 pm
Last ascent
5.00 pm
Last departure from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave
3.30 pm
A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
From 01/09/2025 to 14/09/2025
Open every day
8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Last descent
5.00 pm
Last ascent
4.30 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.
From 15/09/2025 to 31/10/2025
Open every day
9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Last descent
4.30 pm
Last ascent
4.00 pm
Last departure from Chamonix
to visit the ice cave
2.00 pm
Please note :
closure of the ice cave from September 28.
Gondola lift closed from 28/09 to 18/10.
A train every hour or every 30 – or 20 – minutes depending on demand.
Prices
Prices for the general public season 2024/2025
Train seul Chamonix / Montenvers
From 30 November to 31 May
Forfait skieur Vallée Blanche (hiver) Forfait Rando (été)
Forfait ALPI
Forfait Voyage à la Mer de Glace
Tarifs hiver 2024/2025
Tarifs été 2025
Rates for Groups / Schools / Professionals
Coach operators / Travel agents / Tour operators…
FAQ
What are the opening dates and times?
You can consult the opening and opening hours information by clicking here.
What type of tickets should I buy?
There are 3 types of tickets and their possible variations (age groups / family pass):
The Return Train, allows you to reach the Montenvers site to contemplate the panorama, to walk, but it does not allow you to take the gondola that goes down to the Mer de Glace. The return train ride to Chamonix is included. It is also possible to buy one-way or one-way return tickets (ideal for hikers for example)
Le Fofait Alpi: Intended for mountaineers, it includes a return trip + a return gondola to access the glacier. The round trip can be done on different days (e.g. mountain race including an overnight stay in a refuge)
The Mer de Glace Voyage gives access to the train (round trip), the gondola (round trip) and visits (ice cave, Temple of Nature, glacorium) and visits to
The Vallée Blanche from France or Italy:
The train is accessible to MBU pass holders, if you do not have this type of pass, you will need to buy a ‘return Vallée Blanche’ ticket directly on the machine (credit card payment) located at the departure of the Mer de Glace gondola.
Is there an offer for families?
The ‘Voyage Mer de Glace’ or ‘Return Train’ family pass is there for you! It is valid for:
2 adults + young people (5-14 years old): 2 adults and the first young person at the full price, the second young person at -75% and, 3rd, 4th, 5th free – 3 Free Maximum
Can I book my seat on the Train du Montenvers?
Access to the train is without reservation. All you have to do is go to the station with your ticket. (Ticket that you can buy directly at the ticket offices located at the station). Access is also possible if you have a 100% pedestrian stay pass (from 2 to 21 days) or a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass
What is the validity of my ticket?
Purchase at the cash desk: Tickets purchased at the ticket office are valid throughout the season corresponding to the purchase price (e.g. the adult Mer de Glace Voyage ticket at €39.50 is valid until the end of the winter 2025 season)
Purchase on the Internet: Tickets purchased online are valid exclusively for the excursion date selected at the time of purchase and will not be returned or exchanged.
Is the tour free for children or seniors?
Children under 5 years old can travel for free (with proof).
Children from 5 to 14 years old inclusive benefit from a reduced rate.
People aged 65 and over benefit from a reduced rate