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Hike on Glacier - Beginners welcome

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Come and discover the basics of mountaineering !


The Mer de Glace ice school will give you the essential basics to undertake your future high mountain trips. It will allow you to discover or review the basic techniques of mountaineering: use of crampons, handling of ice axe, elementary knots, roped walking.


From the Montenvers (1913m), reached by the Montenvers train, you will get to the Mer de Glace via the Glacier lift We return to Montenvers the same way. This basic mountaineering activity is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their technique. No previous mountaineering experience is required.

The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for the conviviality of a group and an attractive price. Junior minimum age 15 years and accompanied by a parent.


Level: The ice school is intended for people who practice a regular physical activity. No previous mountaineering experience is required.


Duration : 5 to 6 hours


Meeting point: at 8:15 am at the ticket office of the Montenvers station


Departure : The departure is guaranteed as soon as 4 people are registered
Maximum 6 people per guide


Formality : Make sure you have a valid insurance for this activity

This price includes :

- supervision by a high mountain guide
- the lift ticket (Train & Cable Car journey)

This price does not include :

- Technical equipment: high mouintain boots with a rigid sole, crampons, ice axe, helmet & harness
- the picnic

FREE CANCELLATION till D-3
D-2 cancellation = 50% cancellation fees
Last minute cancellation from D-1 = 100% cancellation fees

Not to be missed in Chamonix Mont Blanc!

- All year round take the Aiguille du Midi cable car at 3842 meters above sea level. Its furnished terraces offer a 360 ° view of all the French, Swiss and Italian Alps.

- Montenvers train - Mer de Glace : An imposing panorama on the la Mer de Glace Glacier and the mountains. 

- Brévent / Flégère gondola: Exceptional panorama facing the Mont-Blanc range.

- Planards area: In winter, take advantage of the beginner ski area starting in the town center, and all year round a summer sledge on rails and numerous games for children.

QC Terme : Let yourself go in this SPA area with infinity pools, relaxation and dining areas in the heart of the city.

  

  

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