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The Meije glaciers commented on – Horizons mountain office

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Embark on a guided tour lasting just over 2 hours to discover and understand the history of the Meije glaciers.

Join the Horizons Mountain Office team to learn all about the evolution and exploitation of glaciers through a variety of themes:

the climate

the history of the Meije

skiing and mountaineering

the construction of the cable car

Session organization:

MORNING

Meet at 9:45 a.m. at the intermediate station (we will meet you outside the station / at the Horizons Mountain Office banner): Allow 20 minutes for the ascent (tickets depart by 9:20 a.m. at the latest).

First part with themes on:

– History of tourism, the Meije (mountaineering).

– The different types of visible glaciers

Approximately 1 hour

Then climb to 3200 m with the cable car cabins. Part Two

– Evolution and Use of Glaciers

– Climate Concept

– History of the Cable Car and Skiing

– 360° Panorama

Approximately 1 hour

Dispersal around 12:45 p.m.

AFTERNOON

Meet at 1:45 p.m. at the 3,200 m arrival station (we will meet you outside the station / Montagne Horizons Office banner). Allow 45 minutes for the ascent (ticket desks will leave by 1:00 p.m. at the latest).

Part One with Themes

– Evolution and Use of Glaciers

– Climate Concept

– History of the Cable Car and Skiing

– Panorama

Part Two

– Cable Car Descent to the Intermediate Station at 2,400 m

– History of Tourism, the Meije (Mountaineering)

– The Different Types of Visible Glaciers

Approximately 1 hour

Dispersal around 4:45 p.m.

Opening period

From 05/06 to 12/09/2027 on Thursday and Saturday.

Spoken languages : english and french

Rates

Adult: from 10 €, Child: from 7 €.

PLEASE NOTE: return cable car costs extra.

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