Following the main ski run, you’ll ski through several icefalls, weaving past crevasses and finally ending up on the stunningly blue ice of the Mer de Glace glacier. The skiing itself is never really ...

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Chamonix, nestled in the heart of the French Alps, is one of those rare ski destinations that offers ... which takes you to Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in the French Alps.

Combined with its proximity to Lake Geneva, the French portion of the Alps offers some of the most picturesque ski resorts ... book a ride on the Montenvers-Mer de Glace train.