Glacier Blanc, Alpine glacier in Écrins National Park, France
The Glacier Blanc extends 5.9 kilometers through the Pelvoux range, beginning at the northern slopes of Barre des Écrins at 4,102 meters elevation.
During the Little Ice Age around 1815, the Glacier Blanc connected with Glacier Noir, forming a single massive ice formation in the French Alps.
The Glacier Blanc serves as a critical research site for scientists studying climate change impacts on Alpine glacial systems in France.
Visitors can access the glacier via a marked trail from Pré de Madame Carle, leading to the Refuge du Glacier Blanc at 2,542 meters.
The glacier's surface appears white due to the absence of morainic debris, contrasting with its neighbor, the debris-covered Glacier Noir.
Location: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
GPS coordinates: 44.94139,6.38056
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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