Pilatte Glacier, Alpine glacier in Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, France.
The Pilatte Glacier spans 2.5 kilometers in length within the Ecrins National Park, featuring a valley formation with its front positioned at 2400 meters altitude.
The glacier's terminal tongue experienced substantial melting during the 20th century, causing decompression on Mount Gioberney's slopes and destabilizing a 400,000 cubic meter block.
This natural formation serves as a winter route for ski touring, providing access to multiple mountain passes including Gioberney, Clot, Bans, Condamine, and Sele.
A hiking trail extends from La Berarde to the Pilatte Refuge, offering direct access to the glacier through a marked path in the national park.
The glacier's surface decreased by 11.1 percent between 1967 and 2009, while its equilibrium line rose approximately 300 meters from 1984 to 2014.
Location: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m
GPS coordinates: 44.86177,6.33585
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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