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Mer de Glace from the Signal

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Mer de Glace from the Signal

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    Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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    August 18, 2020

    Hiking

    Very beautiful view on the Mer de Glace, as well as on the valley of Chamonix. About 45 minutes from Montenvers station.
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    September 27, 2023

    Hiking

    Mer de glace: the glacier was named so because of its wave shape.
    Like all glaciers, it is melting rapidly. The gondola that went from Montenvers train station to the …
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    August 13, 2020

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    The sea of ice from the Forbes signal
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    1. Grand Balcon Nord Trail – Mer de Glace from the Signal loop from Mont Blanc massif

    11.2km

    04:26

    440m

    440m

    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 2,190 m

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