Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotMer de Glace
Chamonix
Ride a historic cogwheel train to France's largest glacier, where markers from the 1970s tell a sobering story of rapid melt. The Mer de Glace offers a rare chance to witness climate change firsthand, surrounded by Alpine grandeur.
Historic cogwheel train
Dramatic Alpine views
Glacier ice cave
Climate awareness
Tips
📉"the height of the glacier is marked starting from the 70's and it is clearly visible how fast it is melting"
🚶"Just don't think about all the stairs and enjoy the journey"
đźš‚cogwheel railway built in 1908
Mer de Glace
Chamonix
Mountain SpotMountain SpotRide a historic cogwheel train to France's largest glacier, where markers from the 1970s tell a sobering story of rapid melt. The Mer de Glace offers a rare chance to witness climate change firsthand, surrounded by Alpine grandeur.
Historic cogwheel train
Dramatic Alpine views
Glacier ice cave
Climate awareness
Tips
📉"the height of the glacier is marked starting from the 70's and it is clearly visible how fast it is melting"
🚶"Just don't think about all the stairs and enjoy the journey"
đźš‚cogwheel railway built in 1908