Aiguille du Midi
A 3,842-metre peak reached by cable car, offering close-up views of Mont Blanc and the entire Alpine chain. The cable car is expensive but the panorama is unmatched in the Alps.
Natural reserve in Chamonix
Mer de Glace
France’s largest glacier, reached by the historic Montenvers rack railway from Chamonix centre. The viewpoint above the glacier is a sobering lesson in climate change with visible annual retreat markers.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Mer de Glace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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More in Chamonix
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Chamonix Town Centre
A compact mountain town centre with a pedestrianised high street, the Alpine Museum, and views of Mont Blanc from the main square. Free to walk and full of mountaineering heritage.
Lac Blanc
An alpine lake at 2,352 metres reflecting the Mont Blanc massif, reached by a free hike from the Flegere lift station or a longer trail from the valley. One of the most photographed mountain lakes in the Alps.
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