France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
View of the Mer de Glace
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Bonneville
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
View of the Mer de Glace
View of the Mer de Glace
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 185 out of 187 hikers
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to View of the Mer de Glace
- Intermediate
4.9
(83)
1,603
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace04:32
11.5km
450m
Intermediate4.9
(21)
144
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Residence Grand Roc02:26
5.67km
320m
Expert4.8
(63)
912
Panoramic view of Chamonix – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi05:51
14.3km
880m
Tips
At the end of the large Balcon Nord is the Montenvers - Mer de Glace station. The station offers a magnificent view of the glacial tongue which flows into the valley.
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Unique experience.
Departure by train from Chamonix to Montenvers station at 1913m.
Descent by footpath then the 580 steps to the cave.
To get to the glacier, crampons and glacier safety equipment recommended.translated by•November 2, 2022
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Description
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Hikes to View of the Mer de Glace
- Intermediate
4.9
(83)
1,603
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille loop from Montenvers - Mer de Glace04:32
11.5km
450m
Intermediate4.9
(21)
144
Grand Balcon Nord Trail – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Residence Grand Roc02:26
5.67km
320m
Expert4.8
(63)
912
Panoramic view of Chamonix – View of the Mer de Glace loop from Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi05:51
14.3km
880m
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