Bossons Glacier

Bossons Glacier is an ice mass in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc that descends from the Mont Blanc summit through a series of ice cascades and broken sections. The structure displays multiple distinct terraces of ice that create a stepped appearance down the mountainside.

The glacier was part of the first successful ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786, when mountaineers used this route to reach the summit. Since then, it has played an important role in the history of mountaineering and glacier research.

The glacier has drawn climbers and observers for centuries as a symbol of Alpine wilderness and natural power. Today, visitors come to witness the dramatic ice formations and understand how this landscape shapes the identity of the region.

A chairlift from 1960 brings visitors to a vantage point where the ice can be observed from above. The ground is uneven and rocky, so sturdy footwear is recommended for walking in the area.

The glacier connects the highest summit in the region directly to lower elevations through nearly uninterrupted ice. This direct link from peak to valley demonstrates clearly how temperature and landscape change dramatically over short distances.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

GPS coordinates: 45.88333,6.86667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48