Trekking & Glacier Walking - La Mer de Glace
Program:
RDV at 8h30 in front of the Montenvers Train Station in Chamonix
Train ride to Montenvers at around 1930m altitude (30 mins)
A walking path will take us to the equipped section (ladders, cables and chains) and descend onto the glacier (30mins to 1hr). Initially, the glacier is covered with scree and stones and a 15 minute or so walk will eventually take us onto the ice. We will crampon up and take the direction of the Moulins where a canyon like formation has been eroded by the torrent which disappears into the heart of the glacier (40 mins)
Here, we can propose ice climbing or continue in the direction of the junction with the Leschaux glacier. Here the glacier is quite chaotic and is understandable why the glacier gets its name. A bit of ice climbing here for approximately 1 hour before returning to Montenvers.
For the Longer trek, allow about 5/6 hours of walking and for stopping off at Les Moulins for 4 hours.
Duration:
1 day
Period:
June to October
Participants:
6 persons maximum
Prices:
- 1 -2 pers 380 € / day
- 3 - 4 pers 400 € / day
- 5 - 6 pers 420 € / day
This price includes guiding fee and supervision and the loan of technical equipment
Equipment:
Technical material | clothes | additionnal |
Rucksack | mountaineering long legged trousers | sun glasses |
crampons | fleece jacket | sun cream |
harness | wind jacket | food and drink |
helmet * | gloves | camera |
ice axe | bonnet, casquette ou chapeau | |
walking poles | an other layer in case... |
* supplied by the mountain guide
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