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.

Langues parlées

• English
• French

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