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Ice caves closed during May

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By Alison Shayler, Updated

The "Grotte de Glace" ice caves up at the Mer de Glace site are currently closed while new sculptures are bring carved into the ice.

This is expected to take all month and the caves should open again on Sunday 29th May, subject to a safety review.

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