Mer de Glace
This "Sea of Ice" is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif at an elevation of 1,913 m, and is the longest and largest glacier in France.
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Category
Glacier
Consists
Glacier
Grotte de Glace (Man-made Ice Cave)
The Glaciorium
Restaurant Le Panoramique Mer de Glace
Restaurant Grand Hotel du Montenvers
The Montenvers Railway - Chamonix to the Mer de Glace
Train Station(s) Service
The Montenvers Railway - Chamonix to the Mer de Glace
Area Size
32 km2
Length
12 km (7.5 mi)
Known For
Ice Walkway Tunnels (Icy Attraction)
Day Trip from Major Cities
Half Day trip from Chamonix possible
Location
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Mer de Glace, France
Location Boundaries
On the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif
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