Ferpècle Glacier, Alpine glacier in Val d'Hérens, Switzerland
The Ferpècle Glacier extends northward between Mont Miné and Dent Blanche, stretching 6.4 kilometers through the Swiss Alps at elevations from 2,095 to 3,680 meters.
An ancient Roman mule path once connected Val d'Hérens to Valpelline on the Italian side of the Alps, crossing the area where the glacier now flows.
The glacier resides in Val d'Hérens, where local communities maintain Swiss alpine traditions while adapting to environmental changes affecting their glacial environment.
Access to Ferpècle requires parking at La Forclaz, followed by a 45-minute hike on a marked trail that leads directly to the base of the glacier.
The meltwater from Ferpècle Glacier forms the Borgne de Ferpècle, a tributary that flows into the Borgne River before joining the Rhône.
Location: Valais
GPS coordinates: 46.02750,7.57139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:16
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