Mer de Glace is the largest glacier in France and one of the main touristic attractions around Chamonix. Its lunar landscape, guarded by granite walls and sprinkled with spectacular crevasses, immerse the visitor into a world of ice, rock and turquoise waters. Whether you wish to visit Mer de Glace on a long glacier trek, to practice stepping with crampons or to be initiated in ice climbing, you will have ample opportunities to explore the glacier, to learn new things and to make great memories. For most people a glacier hike is the first step into the world of mountaineering!
Mer de Glace glacier hike and techniques is an experience ideal for the summer months, when you can compensate for the heat in the valley with the refreshing air of the glacier. Equipped with crampons, ice axes and harness you will enjoy this experience in the safe hands of a mountain guide!
ITINERARY
- From Chamonix we take the train to Montenvers station, then we descend on the glacier.
- There we will either enjoy a 5-6 hours glacier trek, or we will do an introduction to ice climbing where you can learn and practice ice axe and crampons techniques.
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP GUIDING
Mer de Glace Hike & Techniques
- 1 person
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- group of 2 people
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- group of 3 people
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- group of 4 people
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- group of 5 people
The glacier hike and techniques program can be booked individually, as a group of friends or families. The program and activities can be customised on demand, based on your preferences and experience. It is possible to provide additional services on prior arrangements.
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- Activity place: Mer de Glace – Chamonix Mont Blanc, France
- Type of activity: hike on glacier / mountaineering techniques for glacier terrain
- Number of participants: maximum 5 per guide
- Period: from May to September
- Duration: ½ days, 1 day or multi day
- Level : beginner to intermediate
- Complexity: comfortable, fun activity
- Mountain guide: UIAGM certified mountain guide
- mountain guide fee
- group equipment
- transportation
- accommodation in Chamonix
- meals
- lift passes
- personal insurance
It is recommended to wear comfortable climbing or sport clothing but also adaptable to changeable weather conditions, wind or even rain. Items you will need:
- Comfortable climbing pants, t-shirts
- Wind jacket.
- Waterproof gloves
- Hat
- Sun cream, sun glasses
- Mountaineering boots
- Backpack ( suitable for carrying gear like ice axe, helmet, crampons, harness)
- Water bottle, sandwich or snacks
- Ice axe, crampons, harness (it is possible to rent in Chamonix)
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