Glacier de Leschaux, Alpine glacier in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The Glacier de Leschaux extends through the Mont Blanc massif, merging with other ice formations to create the extensive Mer de Glace system.
Explorers Windham and Pocock documented their first visit to the glacier in 1741, dispelling local myths about demons inhabiting the frozen expanse.
Scientific research stations near the glacier monitor ice movements and climate patterns, contributing data to global environmental studies.
Visitors can access the glacier through marked trails from June to September, with local mountain guides available for supervised expeditions.
The glacier maintains a thickness of 200 meters and sits at an elevation of 1,913 meters above sea level.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
GPS coordinates: 45.89530,6.97389
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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