Glacier of Rutor, Alpine glacier in La Thuile Valley, Italy.
The Rutor Glacier spans 829 hectares across the Graian Alps, extending from an altitude of 3,470 meters down to 2,588 meters above sea level.
The name Rutor derives from local Aosta Valley dialect words, combining 'ru' meaning stream and 'tort' meaning winding according to British alpinist Coolidge's research.
The glacier serves as a training ground for the Italian Alpini military corps, who regularly practice mountain operations in this challenging alpine environment.
Access to the glacier starts from La Joux village at 1,650 meters, following a marked trail that passes three waterfalls before reaching Deffeyes mountain refuge.
Multiple alpine lakes form at the glacier's base, creating a network of water bodies that feed into the Dora di Verney river system.
GPS coordinates: 45.64730,7.01130
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:28
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