Glacier de Taconnaz

The Taconnaz Glacier flows down the northern slopes of Mont Blanc, extending over 5.2 kilometers with a surface area of 5.8 square kilometers.

The name Taconnaz originates from Celtic language roots, combining terms that reference peace and frost in the ancient regional dialect.

Scientists from the Laboratory of Glaciology and Environmental Geophysics conduct regular studies on the glacier's movement patterns and serac formations.

The glacier requires monitoring systems and protective structures to manage potential avalanche risks for the settlements located in the valley below.

The glacier's ice movement reaches speeds of 120 meters annually in the serac rupture zone, producing 1.5 million cubic meters of ice flow.

Location: Les Houches

Elevation above the sea: 2,000 m

GPS coordinates: 45.87771,6.84709

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51