Lys glacier, Alpine glacier in Monte Rosa massif, Italy
The Lys Glacier spans 9.58 square kilometers across the southern slopes of Monte Rosa, extending from 2392 to 4323 meters above sea level.
From 1812 to 2017, the glacier underwent two advance periods during the Little Ice Age, followed by a significant retreat of 941 meters between 1860 and 1882.
Scientists regularly monitor this glacier to document climate changes, collecting data that contributes to understanding environmental transformations in the Alpine region.
The glacier's surface features multiple routes for mountaineering expeditions, with access points available through established trails in the Aosta Valley region.
Since 1975, five proglacial lakes have formed at the glacier's terminus, covering an area of 58,560 square meters by 2014.
GPS coordinates: 45.90534,7.84146
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:33
Dufourspitze
4 km
Nordend
4.6 km
Grenzgipfel
4.1 km
Dunantspitze
4.1 km
Pointe Gnifetti
3.6 km
Pointe Zumstein
3.8 km
Castor
4.1 km
Indren Glacier
1.5 km
Pollux
5 km
Vincent Pyramid
1.6 km
Punta Giordani
2.1 km
Christ des Sommets
1.6 km
Schwarzhorn
1.9 km
Liskamm Oriental
2 km
Balmenhorn
1.6 km
Pointe Parrot
2.8 km
Ludwigshöhe
2.1 km
Bivouac Felice Giordano
1.5 km
Western Lyskamm
2.7 km
Naso del Liskamm
1.4 km
Sesia Glacier
3.8 km
Entdeckungsfels
1.9 km
Bors Glacier
2.4 km
Piode Glacier
2.5 km
Corno Rosso
4.7 km
Vigne Glacier
4.6 km
Bivacco Mamo Comotti
1 km
Grenzgletscher
4.3 kmReviews
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