Description

Departing from Montenvers (1,913m), reached by cogwheel train, the Mer de Glace snowshoe outing takes you on a journey of discovery into the magical world of glaciers. Roping along with our guides, you'll visit the mills and bedières that channel the glacier's surface waters in summer. In the distance, you'll be able to witness rockfalls in the impressive moraines, a concrete consequence of the melting caused by global warming in the Alps. At the foot of Les Drus, you'll enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the peaks of the Mer de Glace Basin, and you can also visit the famous ice grotto and admire its distinctive color.

The Mer de Glace snowshoe outing presents no technical difficulties. The glacier is reached via a specially prepared itinerary using the Montenvers gondola. This outing is aimed at hikers wishing to discover the world of glaciers, and requires no mountaineering experience. If you'd like to discover the world of high mountains, why not take the Col du Géant snowshoe hike from Pointe Helbronner.

Opening

From 27/12/2024 to 11/04/2025, daily.
Group formula - every Friday with a minimum of 4 people registered.

Additional info

• Spoken languages :EnglishFrench

Prices

Adult: 180 € (in a groupe).

Price includes :

- supervision by a mountain guide

- loan of technical equipment: harness, snowshoes and poles

- Montenvers ticket (train + access to the tourist site)

This price does not include :

- specific crampon boots for high-mountain activities: high shaft and rigid sole. Can be hired from our partners

- Lunch

Rates 2025 (private package):

Group of 1 to 2 people: €430

Groups of 3 to 4 people: €460

Groups of 5 to 8 people: €490.