Télécabine de la Mer de Glace, Mountain gondola lift in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
The Télécabine de la Mer de Glace spans 256 meters in length and operates between elevations of 1,764 meters and 1,910 meters above sea level.
The gondola lift underwent a complete renovation in early 2024, replacing the previous system that had operated since 1988 due to the glacier's continuous retreat.
The lift connects visitors to the Mer de Glace glacier, where they can explore the ice cave and learn about glacial formations at the educational Glaciorium.
The gondola system operates seasonally with closures from November 4 to November 29, offering various ticket options for individuals, families, and groups.
Access to the gondola's bottom station requires climbing additional steps each year as the glacier continues to recede at an accelerated rate.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Inception: July 1988
Elevation above the sea: 1,764 m
Length: 256 m
GPS coordinates: 45.93204,6.91773
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
Mer de Glace
2.3 km
Chemin de fer du Montenvers
3.4 km
Mer de Glace ice cave
522 m
Aiguille de Blaitière
3.7 km
Aiguille de Roc
3.4 km
Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
3.1 km
Aiguille de la République
2.9 km
Aiguille de l'M
2.2 km
Chemin du Montenvers
1.4 km
Grand hôtel du Montenvers
157 m
Glaciorium
173 m
Grand Balcon Nord
2.7 km
Glacier du Nant Blanc
2.3 km
Viaduc du Montenvers
305 m
Glacier de Blaitière
3.7 km
Grands Montets Glacier
3.7 km
Charpoua Glacier
3.3 km
Chemin Sortie Vallée Blanche
1.3 km
Stade Olympique de Chamonix
3.4 km
Aiguille à Bochard
2.1 km
Drus Glacier
2.4 km
Pendant Glacier
3.1 km
L'Évêque
3.5 km
La Nonne
3.6 km
Trélaporte Glacier
3.6 km
L'Enfant de Chœur
3.6 km
Thendia Glacier
2.9 km
Chapelle des Praz-de-Chamonix
2.5 kmReviews
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