Panorama & visit Montenvers Mer de Glace - Group tour on Saturday, July 11, 2026
Montenvers Mer de Glace Panorama & Ice Cave
Discover one of Europe’s greatest glaciers !
Take the famous Montenvers cog train from Chamonix and reach the edge of the Mer de Glace in just 20 minutes !
The Montenvers terrace offers spectacular views of the Drus peaks, Aiguille Verte, Grandes Jorasses, and many other summits overlooking the glacier.
Your English-speaking mountain leader will share historical stories while guiding you through this extraordinary glacier.
Discover the annual work needed to shape the ice cave and reflect on the effects of global warming.
An unforgetable experience for everyone !
Take the famous Montenvers cog train from Chamonix and reach the edge of the Mer de Glace in just 20 minutes !
The Montenvers terrace offers spectacular views of the Drus peaks, Aiguille Verte, Grandes Jorasses, and many other summits overlooking the glacier.
Your English-speaking mountain leader will share historical stories while guiding you through this extraordinary glacier.
Discover the annual work needed to shape the ice cave and reflect on the effects of global warming.
An unforgetable experience for everyone !
Saturday, July 11, 2026
| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning session – max 80 people |
| 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM | Afternoon session – max 80 people |
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Indicative Program
09:00 AM
or 02:00 PM
or 02:00 PM
Meet your English-speaking mountain leaders at the Montenvers train station (Chamonix).
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09:30 AM
or 02:30 PM
or 02:30 PM
Trip up on the charming little red train to Montenvers (approx. 20 minutes).
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10:00 AM
or 03:00 PM
or 03:00 PM
Commented panorama from Montenvers terrace, visit of the ice cave and the glaciorium.
The mountain leaders will describe the legendary peaks, give account of historical events of the valley and talk about the effect of global warming on the glacier.
The mountain leaders will describe the legendary peaks, give account of historical events of the valley and talk about the effect of global warming on the glacier.
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11:30 AM
or 04:30 PM
or 04:30 PM
Trip down by train to Chamonix (approx. 20 minutes).
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12:00 PM
or 05:00 PM
or 05:00 PM
Back to Chamonix.
Price: 79 euros / person (based on a minimum of 20 registered participants)
Includes:
- English-speaking mountain leaders
- Round trip train ticket to Montenvers
- Access to the ice cave and Glaciorium
- English-speaking mountain leaders
- Round trip train ticket to Montenvers
- Access to the ice cave and Glaciorium
Do not forget warm, waterproof, and comfortable clothes, hiking or sport shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.