Mer de Glace

valley glacier in Chamonix
#1 in Chamonix / #318 in France
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by Jonathan M
/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Mer de Glace, located in Chamonix, France, is one of the largest glaciers in the French Alps. Stretching approximately 7 kilometers in length and 200 meters in depth, this magnificent ice formation is a popular destination for tourists and mountaineers alike. The glacier can be accessed via the Montenvers Railway, a historic cogwheel train that offers stunning views of the surrounding alpine scenery.


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