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Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train 110th anniversary

Travel up to the Mer de Glace on a train from yesteryear

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The vintage Montenvers train to the Mer de Glace celebrates 110 years with activities, live music, performances and much more.

There will be a free zipline on the Mer de Glace, as well as live music, activities for all ages and photo exhibitions. Highlights include a trip back in time on the vintage train with an after-party at the Grand Hotel du Montenvers on Friday evening and a mule trek up the Mer de Glace on Saturday morning.

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