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The Meije glaciers commented on – Horizons mountain office

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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.

Opening period

From 31/05 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.

Spoken languages : english and french

Rates

Adult: from 10 €, Child: from 7 €.

PLEASE NOTE: return cable car costs extra.

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