By car
Nearest car parks :
Parking des Planards
Chemin du pied du Grépon
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
650 spaces in summer, 150 spaces in winter.
The car park is laid out and maintained by the Planards team. A person is also at the reception of customers in the car park depending on the number of visitors in order to inform and welcome visitors
Prices (indicative):
Less than an hour: Free, then €0.30 / 15 min the day from 12 noon: €12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: €18.
Mont-Blanc covered car park
Avenue du Mont Blanc
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
2 charging stations for electric vehicles
Underground car park in the town centre. 238 spaces Located 500m from the departure station of the Montenvers Train
2 spaces for electric vehicles.6 spaces for people with reduced mobility.
Prices (indicative):
Less than an hour: Free then from 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes: 2€24
Period: 22 €
To make your arrival easier, consider using public transport options or checking local apps like “Chamonix Mobilité” for information on shuttles
To see all the other car parks in Chamonix: https://www.chamonix.com/infos-et-services/transports/parkings-tous
By motorhome - by bus - by car
Grépon car park
Route Blanche
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Located at the entrance to Chamonix, the Grépon park-and-ride is served by the urban shuttle, the “Mulet”. It is about a 10-minute walk from the departure station of the Train du Montenvers.
Prices (indicative) :
Less than an hour: Free.
Day: €25
FAQ
How do I get to the departure of the Train du Montenvers ?
Address of the station: 35 place de la Mer de Glace – 74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
You arrive by:
Car, motorhome or coach: all the information is available by clicking here
Train by train via the Mont Blanc Express: The SNCF station is located less than 300m away, you just have to take the outdoor footbridge which will allow you to access the Montenvers train station directly.
Regular bus line: The bus station is located less than a 10-minute walk from the Montenvers train station.
Quels sont les dates et les horaires d’ouverture ?
You can consult the opening and opening hours information by clicking here.
What is the visit time?
The average time of a visit is about 2h00 to 2h30 and can change depending on the number of people on site and in the stations. The time for a train ride is 20 minutes.
The opening of the Ice Cave, the Temple of Nature, the Glaciorum and the gondola also depends on the weather conditions and the opening conditions that are given every day.
What are the restrictions?
Visiting the Montenvers and Mer de Glace sites is strongly discouraged for children under 6 months. Pets are allowed, provided they are kept on a leash. No restrictions for pregnant women and the elderly.
Can I access the train with a stroller?
Small (foldable) strollers are allowed on board the train, and children under 5 years old can travel for free.
However, because of the stairs, access to the cave is not allowed for strollers