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Cold place but amazing
Cold place but amazing
Mer De Glace.!! It once used to be a glacier over a hundred years ago.! Over time the glaciers have melted and has now become a valley and viewpoint for visitors coming from all over the world.! A very beautiful place that's been less noticed. #merdeglace #merdeglacechamonix #chamonix #cogtrain #france #throwback #beautifulplace #naturephotography #landscapephotography #travelersnote #canontravel #beautifulscene
The "Mer de Glace", on the north side of Mont Blanc, is a glacier of 7 kilometres long and 200 metres deep. This makes it the largest glacier in France and the second longest glacier in the Alps. But the Mer de Glace is one of the places where the impact of climate change is very noticeable. In the 20th century the glacier lost 120 metres in thickness and now a river of rocks and boulders flows alongside the ice layer. The French president Macron, who visited the site this week (February 2020), wants the Mer de Glace to be declared a protected nature area.
Winter rides in the French alps

Lodging Near Sea of Ice

Refuge du Montenvers

Refuge du Montenvers

Le Montenvers Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The price is AU$326 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$326
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Refuge du Montenvers in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Sea of Ice and a 1-minute drive from La Mer de Glace ...
Staying in a hotel in the mountains above Chamonix, accessible only by a quaint train (30 minutes) where you can go on incredible hikes or just relax on the patio and stare at the glorious mountains... well, it doesn't get better than that. Everyone on the staff was attentive and nice, and the family ...

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

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La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix

4 out of 5
823, Allée Recteur Payot Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The price is AU$890 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$890
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
La Folie Douce Hôtel Chamonix is in the heart of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, within a 10-minute walk of Brevent-Flegere Ski Area and Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift.
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Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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L’Arveyron Open House

L’Arveyron Open House

3 out of 5
1650 Rte du Bouchet Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie
With a stay at L’Arveyron Open House in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Les Praz-de-Chamonix), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and Planards ...
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Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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