Mountain Spot
Mer de Glace
Chamonix
"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"
Cogwheel railway built in 1908
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.
Mountain Spot
Mer de Glace
Chamonix
"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"
Cogwheel railway built in 1908
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.
What are you into?
- Historic cogwheel train
- Dramatic Alpine views
- Glacier ice cave
- Climate awareness
- Chamonix