Mer de Glace et train du Montenvers

Winter activities
-The Ice Cave takes you into the heart of the glacier : carved every year, the ice sculptures illustrate scenes from alpine life in the early 19th century. Accessible by cablecar.
-The crystal gallery exhibits an impressive collection of rocks from the Mont Blanc massif.
- Museum of Alpine Fauna.
During the winter season, skiers and mountaineers can take the cable car followed by the Montenvers train to return too Chamonix.

Summer activities
- The Ice Cave takes you into the heart of the glacier : carved every year, the ice sculptures illustrate scenes from alpine life in the early 19th century. Accessible either by a path, about 20 minutes walk, or by cablecar : beware ! there are about one hundred step between the cablecar and the Ice Cave entrance.
- The crystal gallery exhibits an impressive collection of rocks from the Mont Blanc massif.
- Museum of Alpine Fauna.
- Hikes such as Montenvers - Plan de l'Aiguille crossing via the Grand balcon Nord, down to Chamonix - Les Planards or the village of Les Bois.
- Mountaineering : departure for many famous glacier routes. For further information concerning mountaineering and hiking, please contact the Office de Haute Montagne.