The Meije glaciers commented on - Horizons mountain office

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.

Adult: from 10 €, Child: from 7 €.

PLEASE NOTE: return cable car costs extra.

Pets allowed

Pets not allowed