Glacier de Talèfre

Glacier de Talèfre is a glacier in the Mont Blanc massif located at around 2300 meters elevation within the Arve valley of the French Alps. It connects with neighboring glaciers to form a larger ice system.

The glacier formed during the Little Ice Age when several glaciers in the region merged together. This union created the interconnected system that exists today across the massif.

The glacier has long been a training ground for mountaineers developing and testing their skills on its slopes. Generations of climbers have come here to practice traditional alpine techniques in this challenging setting.

The best way to reach the glacier is to take the cogwheel railway from Chamonix and then follow marked hiking trails. Good footwear and proper equipment are essential as the paths can be steep and slippery in poor weather.

At the center of the glacial cirque stands the Jardin de Talèfre, a rocky outcrop made of exposed stone. This stone island divides the ice into separate sections and creates a distinctive pattern visible across the white surface.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Address: Glacier de Talèfre, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

GPS coordinates: 45.91560,6.99417

Latest update: January 19, 2026 08:18