Swiss Rhône Glacier ice cave ordered closed

The Valais cantonal government has rejected an appeal by the operator of the Rhône Glacier ice cave against an order that it restore the site and cease tourist operations. The attraction had been the subject of controversy for several years. This tunnel, re-carved every spring, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the heart of the glacier. Operated for several generations by an Upper Valais family that charges admission, it has been highly successful, attracting up to 100,000 visitors per…