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.

Description

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.

Complément accueil

Private sessions are available for groups of at least 12 participants.
Please bring a warm blanket (light sweater), a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Groupe minimum : 4

• Age minimum : 6 ans

Tarifs

Adult: from 10 €, Child: from 7 €.


PLEASE NOTE: return cable car costs extra.

Période d'ouverture

From 06/06 to 13/09/2026 daily between 9.45 am and 12.45 pm and between 1.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Morning schedule the meeting point is at the exit of the 2400m station
afternoon timetable the meeting point is at the exit of the 3200m station.

Langues parlées

• English
• French

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