Glacier de Bionnassay, Alpine glacier in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France.
The Bionnassay Glacier extends over 4.73 square kilometers with a maximum length of 5 kilometers in the Mont Blanc mountain range.
The glacier has maintained its position in the Val Montjoie valley, marking the natural border between the French Alpine territories for centuries.
The Mont Blanc Tramway brings visitors to Nid d'Aigle station, connecting the local population to this natural formation throughout generations.
Access to the glacier requires a one-hour round trip hike from the Nid d'Aigle station, which operates between April 15th and October 15th.
The glacier moves at an estimated speed of 150 meters per year, creating continuous changes in its surface formation and structure.
Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
GPS coordinates: 45.83330,6.80830
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
Mont Blanc
4.4 km
Dôme du Goûter
2.9 km
Aiguille de Bionnassay
861 m
Rocher de la Tournette
4 km
Tête Rousse Glacier
2.7 km
Mont Blanc Glacier
3.8 km
Dômes de Miage
2.1 km
Aiguille du Goûter
2.7 km
Glacier de Taconnaz
5.8 km
Grande Bosse
3.6 km
Dôme Glacier
3 km
Petite Bosse
3.7 km
Les Rognes
3.4 km
Glacier de Miage
1.3 km
Chalets de Miage
3.8 km
Torrent de Taconnaz
5.7 km
Piton des Italiens
1.8 km
Mont Vorassay
4 km
Bionnassay Glacier (Italy)
1.3 km
Griaz Glacier
2.8 km
Covagnet Glacier
2.7 km
Bourgeat Glacier
3.2 km
Col des Dômes Glacier
2.6 km
Col de Miage Glacier
1.2 km
Désert de Pierre Ronde
2.7 km
Aiguille de Tricot
479 m
Pâturages de Miage
3.4 km
Torrent de Bionnassay
3.6 kmReviews
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