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Montenvers Train - La Mer de Glace


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 19 attractions in Chamonix
Traveller Description: This train takes visitors on the short ride between Chamonix and the Mer de Glace glacier.
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Attraction type: Scenic railway
Address: 35, place de la Mer de Glace 74400 Chamonix
France
Tel: 33 (0)4 50 53 12 54

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4 of 5 stars
Houston,TX
28 Dec 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Visited July, 2007- at the upper terminal it was windy, with intermittent rain/sleet so the cable ride down to the glacier and grotto was shut. There is an alternate, safe path, but not for the infirm. It was traveled heavily by entire familys, though. Although there are a couple of small cafes, there are few places to rest out of... more

23 Sep 2007
3
people found this review helpful

We took the small train up the mountainside and arrived at Montenvers station which took 20 mins approx with excellent views of the Chamonix valley. Facilities are very good and include restaurant, cafe, souvenir shop and alpine museum. We took the cable car down towards the glacier (you can walk) and then the steps further down again to the entrance... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pembrokeshire, Wales
27 Sep 2006
11
people found this review helpful

Mer de Glace is probably the most spectacular sight I've ever seen and well worth every penny for the train ride to see it. There's a shop, restaurant and galleries at the top next to the train station if you can take your eyes off the views. The ice caves are a must too - very pretty and interesting. If... more

26 Apr 2006
10
people found this review helpful

THe ride is well worth the $22.50 For that you get to see the tunnel through the galcier and the gondola ride down to it. Beautiful blue ice within the glacier itself. Train ride has nice views. Food up the top is limited. more

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Montenvers Train - La Mer de Glace Address

35, place de la Mer de Glace, 74400 Chamonix, France
Tel: 33 (0)4 50 53 12 54