Glacier de la Grande Motte, Alpine glacier in Tignes, France.
The Grande Motte Glacier extends across the northern face of the mountain, reaching an elevation of 3,656 meters at its highest point.
The glacier has experienced substantial changes over recent decades, with measurements indicating a loss of 25 to 30 meters in thickness since 2000.
The Grande Motte Glacier represents a central element of the Tignes ski resort, featuring prominently in the area's winter sports identity and logo design.
Visitors reach the glacier using the Perce-Neige funicular to 3,032 meters, followed by a cable car ascending to 3,456 meters altitude.
A proglacial lake formed at the glacier's base in the early 2020s, leading to implementation of volume control measures to prevent sudden flooding.
Location: Champagny-en-Vanoise
Location: Tignes
Location: Val-Cenis
GPS coordinates: 45.41822,6.88098
Latest update: August 17, 2025 11:20
Tignes - Val d'Isère
7.9 km
Grande Casse
4.4 km
Funiculaire Perce-Neige
2.5 km
Grande Motte
1.2 km
Funival
7.9 km
Aiguille Percée
7.3 km
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère - Tignes
6.5 km
Col de la Leisse
2.2 km
Glacier des Grands Couloirs
5.3 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de Tignes-Champagny
1.2 km
Grande Casse Glacier
6.2 km
Pointe du Charbonnier
4.5 km
Ruisseau de la Vanoise
5.6 km
Rochers Rouges
6.9 km
Aiguille des Aimes
5 km
Dôme de Pramecou
1.8 km
Grapillon des Merles
6.3 km
Pointe du Grand Pré
3.1 km
Pointe de Vallaisonnay
6.6 km
Rochers de la Grande Balme
2.8 km
Signal du Palet
4 km
Pointe de Pramecou
2.4 km
Acroland
5.7 km
Aiguille du Croc
6.9 km
Bellevarde's rock
6.2 km
Rocher du Charvet
5.9 km
Aiguille Noire
4.9 km
Pointe de Fresse
4.9 kmReviews
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