For the two of us, that totals 100 euros, and it’s absolutely worth it.
What is the name of the glacier in Chamonix? It is known as Glacier la Mer de Glace, situated in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The Mer de Glace is created from the glaciers of Leschaux and Géant. It is the largest glacier in France, extending 7 km in length, covering an area of 40 km2, with a thickness of 200 m, and is located at an altitude of 1913 m. The charm of the Montenvers site enchants us even before our arrival. Every 30 minutes, the little red cogwheel train transports you to an elevation of 1913m from Chamonix!
We decided to spend a night at the 4 star hotel Refuge du Montenvers because we wanted to experience staying on the glacier and fully immerse ourselves in the mountain ambiance. I will guide you through the hotel, showcasing both the exterior and interior, including a tour of the room.
Breakfast is included in the package, and the prices are surprisingly not overpriced, contrary to what we might expect. Please note that the red train is not included. The daily rates vary, with our classic refuge double room priced at £220 for free cancellation and £180 for a non refundable option. We received a very warm welcome and found the room to be spacious and extremely comfortable, offering a magnificent view.
It felt like stepping back into the 19th century with its vintage style. However, the room had no kettle and no hairdryer, and it was a bit chilly.
Breakfast is included in the package, and the prices are surprisingly not overpriced, contrary to what we might expect. Please note that the red train is not included. The daily rates vary, with our classic refuge double room priced at £220 for free cancellation and £180 for a non refundable option. We received a very warm welcome and found the room to be spacious and extremely comfortable, offering a magnificent view.
It felt like stepping back into the 19th century with its vintage style. However, the room had no kettle and no hairdryer, and it was a bit chilly.
No worries, though; we always bring our travel kettle on holiday, as having hot water and tea is essential for us. As for our room, there is no TV and no room service, so you can't order anything to your room. You have to head down to the restaurant if you’re hungry, but at least WiFi is included.
Wow, just take a look outside! The views are absolutely stunning and leave you speechless. We made ourselves some really warm lightly fragrant jasmine green tea and settled by the window, watching the snowflakes fall alongside the breath-taking mountain scenery. It feels like a scene from a movie!
We're really happy, and it definitely helps keep our minds in a good place. It's such a magical experience that we love to dive into again and again! The heavy snowfall outside our window is absolutely stunning. We're a little concerned though because the red train has stopped selling tickets for tourists on their official site.
Luckily, we discovered during breakfast that all hotel guests and staff can arrange to hang out in the area after checking out. This way, we can all head down to the city of Chamonix; otherwise, our plans would be totally messed up!
If you're thinking about staying overnight at Refuge du Montenvers, it's best to avoid taking risks in the last couple of days. If the weather turns bad, the red train might get cancelled, and you'll have to wait for better conditions. If you're in a rush, it's smarter to just grab a one-day pass and stay in the city of Chamonix.
I will show you a tour of the breakfast buffet area; this is what it looks like. The breakfast is not bad and not good either. You can boil your own egg but it is just so so, not as fresh as what you’d expect as free range golden egg yolks, We had visited to the Champery village in Switzerland and the boiled eggs are super yummy if you have watched our breakfast review video last month, the breakfast there are really amazing!
There are freshly made orange, mango and apple juices, and yes, it's sour in taste. also there are no good quality teas to choose from, unlike other four-star hotels in Chamonix. There is no sencha tea, no green tea, no black tea. The waiter said they only have homemade teas, which taste weird. so drinking hot water is fine. but since they come with the hotel package, it’s not a big deal!
Overall, it’s neither great nor terrible; at least the chocolate croissants are freshly baked, and I really liked the pain au chocolate, eating two of them and feeling somewhat full afterward. When I took a bite, it was still warm and soft, like it had just come out of the oven. The pain au chocolate has a nice crispy outside and a fluffy inside.
Wow, just take a look outside! The views are absolutely stunning and leave you speechless. We made ourselves some really warm lightly fragrant jasmine green tea and settled by the window, watching the snowflakes fall alongside the breath-taking mountain scenery. It feels like a scene from a movie!
We're really happy, and it definitely helps keep our minds in a good place. It's such a magical experience that we love to dive into again and again! The heavy snowfall outside our window is absolutely stunning. We're a little concerned though because the red train has stopped selling tickets for tourists on their official site.
Luckily, we discovered during breakfast that all hotel guests and staff can arrange to hang out in the area after checking out. This way, we can all head down to the city of Chamonix; otherwise, our plans would be totally messed up!
If you're thinking about staying overnight at Refuge du Montenvers, it's best to avoid taking risks in the last couple of days. If the weather turns bad, the red train might get cancelled, and you'll have to wait for better conditions. If you're in a rush, it's smarter to just grab a one-day pass and stay in the city of Chamonix.
I will show you a tour of the breakfast buffet area; this is what it looks like. The breakfast is not bad and not good either. You can boil your own egg but it is just so so, not as fresh as what you’d expect as free range golden egg yolks, We had visited to the Champery village in Switzerland and the boiled eggs are super yummy if you have watched our breakfast review video last month, the breakfast there are really amazing!
There are freshly made orange, mango and apple juices, and yes, it's sour in taste. also there are no good quality teas to choose from, unlike other four-star hotels in Chamonix. There is no sencha tea, no green tea, no black tea. The waiter said they only have homemade teas, which taste weird. so drinking hot water is fine. but since they come with the hotel package, it’s not a big deal!
Overall, it’s neither great nor terrible; at least the chocolate croissants are freshly baked, and I really liked the pain au chocolate, eating two of them and feeling somewhat full afterward. When I took a bite, it was still warm and soft, like it had just come out of the oven. The pain au chocolate has a nice crispy outside and a fluffy inside.
After breakfast we make our favourite jasmine green tea and take a moment to enjoy the view one last time before checkout time approaches. If you are curious about the specific type of jasmine green tea we brew everyday after meals, just ask. This isn't a promotion! It's genuine my favourite teas that I want to share with you all, it really helps lift our spirits.
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I had this super strange experience on a train where a woman sat next to me, and her shoe kept hitting the seat in front of her. What do you even do in a situation like that? It's really not hygienic or courteous. If you were in my position, what would you do? Drop a comment and share your thoughts!
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