If you're anywhere near Chamonix you really need to go see the glacier!!!…read more We showed up to the train station early on a Friday morning with tickets for the first train up, it was a lovely ride up the mountain to the top. We took the gondola down to the glacier, walked the many steps down the hill and into the ice cave. The glacier was spectacular! The views from this entire area are breathtaking! On our way back up we stopped in for a quick breakfast at the little cafe and had some sandwiches and coffee, a bit overpriced but everything was tasty. This was another must-see highlight of our trip! I heard that it can get really crowded which is why we went first-thing and we definitely beat any crowds, it was very pleasant. Also, the stairs down to the glacier are pretty extensive and are outside so make sure you're wearing the right shoes and are dressed warm.

Not only was my first trip to Europe involved running everyday but got see epic views and places…read more The La Mer de Glacé something crazy. U literally walking into glacier in the mountains of Mount Blanc. U can take train from the city drops I off entrance take gondola ride down near entrance then walk to the glacier. Inside insane Mother Nature witness in my life. Someone decides dig hole/tunnel huge glacier. Once inside feel temperature drop and ice solid. Beautiful. If in Mount Blanc must stop one day.