A Scenic Journey Above the Mer de Glace

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the Aosta Valley, take the A5 motorway towards Courmayeur. Follow the signs for Chamonix and take the exit at Morgex. From Morgex, continue on the SS26 road until you reach the town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Once you arrive in Chamonix, follow the signs to Montenvers. There is a parking area available near the base of the Téléphérique Mer de Glace. Please note that parking fees may apply, so be sure to check the signage for pricing.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Téléphérique Mer de Glace via public transport, take a train from Aosta to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The train will usually require a transfer at the Servoz station. Check the train schedules and buy a ticket to Chamonix. Upon arriving at Chamonix station, you can either take a local bus or walk to the Montenvers train station, which is about a 20-minute walk from the train station. From Montenvers, you can board the Téléphérique Mer de Glace. Ensure you have local currency ready for any bus fares or tickets.

• Walking

  If you are already in Chamonix and prefer to walk, you can reach the Téléphérique Mer de Glace by taking a scenic route. From the city center, head towards the Montenvers train station, which is approximately 3 kilometers away. The walk will take about 40 minutes and offers beautiful views of the Mont Blanc massif. Follow Avenue de l'Aiguille du Midi, then turn left onto Chemin du Montenvers, which will lead you directly to the station.