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Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers
Description
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
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.
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Date and time
- From 30/11/2024 to 14/03/2025
- From 15/03/2025 to 11/05/2025
- From 12/05/2025 to 23/05/2025
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - 19/12/2024
www.chamonix.com
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Open period
From 30/11/2024 to 14/03/2025 Opening hours daily between 10 am and 4.30 pm. Last descent daily at 4.30 pm. Last ascent daily at 4 pm. A train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on the number of passengers. Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 2.pm. From 15/03 to 11/05/2025 Opening hours daily between 10 am and 5 pm. Last descent daily at 5 pm. Last ascent daily at 4.30 pm. A train every hour and every 30 minutes depending on the number of passengers. Last departure from Chamonix to visit the ice cave at 2.30.pm. From 12/05 to 23/05/2025. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends. Subject to favorable weather.
Contact
Phone : 04 65 60 00 80
Email : info@chamonix.com
Location complements
Closest bus stop : Place du Mont-Blanc Closest train station : Chamonix centre Closest carparkss : Biolay (outside carpark), parking du Mont-Blanc (underground carpark).
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