Arcouzan Glacier, Cirque glacier at Mont Valier, France
The Arcouzan Glacier spans between 2,320 and 2,520 meters in elevation on the northeastern face of Mont Valier in the Ariège Pyrenees.
Initial scientific documentation of the glacier dates to 1808 when Jean-Pierre Pagès confirmed its presence since at least 1802 in the Pyrenees range.
The name Arcouzan was assigned by journalist Louis-Henry Destel in 1940, though this designation remains debated due to stream feeding patterns.
Regular measurements since 2011 by TERIA and surveyors monitor the glacier's evolution using GNSS technology and specialized equipment.
The glacier exhibited contrary behavior to other Pyrenean glaciers by increasing its surface area during the 2010s before starting to decrease.
GPS coordinates: 42.79872,1.08954
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:52
Mont Valier
326 m
Château de Mirabat
11.2 km
Cap de Bouirex
8.2 km
Château de la Garde
10.1 km
Étang d'Ayès
5.4 km
Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montgarri
8.9 km
Église de Salau
9.3 km
Tuc de Barlonguèra
6.6 km
Étang d'Areau
4.2 km
Dolmen d'Ayer
11.2 km
Marimanha
10.7 km
Sant Lliser d'Alós d'Isil
10.9 km
Eglise d'Ayet
10.1 km
Étang de Pra Matau
4 km
Refugi de Montgarri
8.9 km
Tuc d'Òrla
8.8 km
Étang d'Arauech
1.7 km
Pont d'Alós
11 km
Pico de Moredo
9.5 km
Can Dídac
10.9 km
Pic de Qüenca
11.4 km
Pic de Rosari de Baciver
11.4 km
Pic de Clavera
1.6 km
Tuc de Bonabé
10.4 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Sentenac-d'Oust
11.2 km
Bony de la Mina
6.3 km
Wayside cross
11.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Rieu
7.7 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes