The Ice Grotto on the Mer de Glacier

Montanver is a mountain valley at the base of the Mer de Glacier. Every year, the famous red train, which itself has long become a local landmark, like a hundred years ago, brings here those who want to admire the snow-covered expanses of the Ice Sea.

Everyone who comes to Montanver must visit the Ice Grotto - a man-made cave carved into the glacial thickness. You can get to the Ice Grotto from the railway station both on foot and by funicular. In the cave there is an exhibition demonstrating the life of mountain residents of the nineteenth century - you will see several wax figures in national costumes, stuffed animals, tools, as well as ice sculptures and the very present. a living St. Bernard. Interestingly, due to the movement of the glacier, the cave has to be cut again every year.

In addition to the Ice Grotto, Montanver also houses the Crystal Gallery, a mineralogical museum that presents a collection of minerals collected on the slopes of Mont Blanc. Inspection of the Ice Grotto and the Crystal Gallery will take you about two to three hours.