The Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) is the largest glacier in France, 7km long and 200m deep and is one of the biggest attractions in the Chamonix Valley. To access the Mer de Glace and the Ice Cave in Chamonix, take the train of the Montenvers …

Climb aboard the famous little red cogwheel train for a marvellous 20-minute journey to the mythical Mer de Glace and its ice cave

The Mer de Glace ice cave (French: Grotte de glace de la Mer de Glace) is an artificial ice cave in the French department of Haute-Savoie, on the Mont Blanc massif of the French Alps. The cave, which is situated within the Chamonix valley, on the Mer de Glace glacier, has been dug out every year since the middle of the 19th century. This annual ...

Sep 14, 2023 · When planning a trip to Chamonix, many people set aside a few hours to visit the impressive Mer de Glace glacier and ice cave that is carved into the glacier every year. Mer de Glace is France’s largest glacier and also one of the biggest glaciers in the Alps. This attraction brings in more than 400,000 visitors a year who travel from all ...

Once you've reached Montenvers from Chamonix by cog railway, a new adventure awaits you: a gondola lift will take you to the Mer de Glace glacier. Please note: Access to the cave is by staircase, with around 170 steps.

On arrival, the view of the Mer de Glace is breathtaking, bearing witness to the effects of climate change.

The Ice Cave. The Mer de Glace Ice Cave is a must-visit. Every year for more than 50 years now, an ice grotto has been meticulously carved in to the Mer de Glace. It’s a unique opportunity to step around 100 meters inside the largest glacier in …

Mar 22, 2022 · The Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), which is located on the northern slopes of Mont Blanc, is the largest glacier in France and the third largest in the Alps. It is also a popular tourist attraction that provides a unique educational opportunity.

Whether you're looking for thrills or peace and quiet in the heart of nature, the new Mer de Glace gondola lift and the Grotte de Glace promise unforgettable memories. ICE GROTTO Discover the magic of the new Grotte de Glace, naturally sculpted by man "the grottus" in the ice.

Dec 30, 2016 · The Chamonix ice caves (or ice grotto) in the Mer de Glace glacier is a great way for families, non skiers (or skiers just taking a day off!) to spend a morning or afternoon in Chamonix and is included in the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass.