Beginners welcome, there is no technical difficulty.
Starting from Montenvers (1 913 m) - that you will reach by railway - our snowshoeing excursion on the Mer de Glace will take you to the enchanting world of glaciers. Rope up with your guide and visit the glacial rills and holes, which channel the surface water during the summer. In the distance, you will also see the impressing stone falls in the moraines, tangible consequence of the melting of glaciers caused by global warming in the Alps. At the foot of the Drus, enjoy a stunning panorama on the summits of the Mer de Glace. You can also visit the famous ice cave and admire its peculiar colour.
Our snowshoeing excursion on the Mer de Glace does not have any technical difficulty. You will reach the glacier by the Montenevers cable car, through an equipped itinerary. This excursion is for hikers wishing to discover the world of glaciers and does not require any experience in mountaineering.
The group formula associates people who do not necessarily know each other. It is ideal for people looking for group friendliness and attractive prices.
Dates: every Friday - Departure 9:30 am
Meeting point: 9.30am at the Montenvers train ticket desk in Chamonix
Duration: 5-6 hours (schedules given as an indication)
Area of activity: Mer de Glace glacier
Level: Snowshoeing is perfect for walkers
Formality: Make sure you have valid individual liability insurance for the practice of this activity without any location or altitude restrictions, including assistance, search and rescue, and repatriation
Guiding policy: Group from 4 to 8 people maximum per guide. Children, minimum 15 years old accompanied by a parent
Departure: Confirmed departure with a minimum of 4 people
Price : 180€ per person
Find in this section all the information about the different equipment that is required. Since weather conditions can be very
variable, it is better to have several thin layers rather than to have one big garment.
Equipment
- Back pack
- high mountain shoes
- lunch
- Snowshoes & poles
- Harness
Clothing
- Classic clothing adapted for high mountain.
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of warm gloves
Accessories
- A pair of sun glasses category 4
- High protection sun cream
- A water bottle that contains a minimum 1,5 L
- Lunch
