With easy access for everyone, the ice cave and its numerous sculptures are located at the arrival from the cable car of Les Glaciers de La Meije, after a walk of just 10mn
Visit duration: approx 30mn.
Altitude restaurant + panoramic terrace nearby.
Just a 10-minute walk from the arrival of the Glaciers de la Meije cable car, it's a wonderful discovery for everyone. The ice cave is only open in summer. In fact, the cave lies under several meters of snow during the winter.
It descends 24 m a year and comes to rest on a flat part of the glacier, which puts it under compression: the galleries close in, the sculptures become deformed and the cave tends to tilt, reducing the slope inside and limiting the drainage of water seeping through the crevasses. Working with nature means adapting!
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
From 6 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
From 6 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
One priceChildren's rate. Adult price: €7
From €6.00
The round trip by cable car is added to the price of admission to the ice cave, and both must be paid for at the cash desk below.
Payment methods
Check
Bank/credit card
Cash
Travellers ChequeOpenings
From 6 June 2026 until 13 September 2026
From 6 June 2026 until 13 September 2026
Monday
09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:00
Thursday
09:00 - 16:00
Friday
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 16:00
Location
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Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Isolated
- Bottom of slopes
Access
Access
- Departure located 3 Km far from Villar d'Arène
