Glacier des Pélerins, Valley glacier in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
The Glacier des Pélerins extends over 2 kilometers in length between the Aiguille du Plan and Aiguille du Midi in the Mont-Blanc massif.
The path leading to Glacier des Pélerins follows the original route used by construction workers who built the first cable car to Aiguille du Midi.
Local mountaineering guides frequently incorporate this glacier into their educational programs about Alpine geology and glacial formations for visiting groups.
The complete hiking circuit around the glacier spans 15 kilometers with 1,400 meters of elevation gain, requiring approximately 7 hours to complete.
The glacier maintains an average flow speed of 30 meters per year and features distinct zones including suspended areas and regenerated sections at cliff bases.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
GPS coordinates: 45.89220,6.88806
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:45
Aiguille du Midi
1.5 km
Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway
1.5 km
Bossons Glacier
1.9 km
Vallée Blanche
2.2 km
Émetteur de l'aiguille du Midi
1.5 km
Aiguille du Fou
1.9 km
Aiguille de Blaitière
2.1 km
Aiguille de Roc
2.8 km
Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
2.7 km
Aiguille du Plan
1.4 km
Aiguille de la République
3 km
Dent du Requin
2.3 km
Cascade du Dard
2.3 km
Gros Rognon
2.9 km
Aiguille des Pélerins
1.1 km
Torrent de la Creuse
1.6 km
Torrent de Taconnaz
3.5 km
Torrent des Bossons
2.6 km
Glacier de Blaitière
1.5 km
Rond Glacier
1.7 km
Envers du Plan Glacier
2.5 km
Envers de Blaitière Glacier
2.5 km
Petit Rognon
2.8 km
Step into the void
1.5 km
Piton Central of Aiguille du Midi
1.5 km
Piton Sud of Aiguille du Midi
1.6 km
Footbridge of the aiguille du Midi
1.5 km
Piton Nord of Aiguille du Midi
1.5 kmReviews
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