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.
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 meters of snow in winter.
It descends by 24 m per year, arriving 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 evacuation of water seeping through the crevasses. Working with nature means adapting!
It descends by 24 m per year, arriving 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 evacuation of water seeping through the crevasses. Working with nature means adapting!
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
From 6 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
From 6 June 2026 to 13 September 2026
One price
From €6.00
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Travellers ChequeOpenings
Openings
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
Location
- www.grottedeglace.com
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
