Glacier de la Girose, Alpine glacier in La Grave and Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, France
The glacier extends across an elevation of 3600 meters within the Ecrins massif, featuring a southwest orientation and multiple skiing paths for winter activities.
Prior to the 18th century, geographic records indicate that the Girose glacier formed a continuous ice mass with the neighboring Mont-de-Lans glacier.
The glacier represents a central element in the mountain traditions of La Grave, connecting generations of locals through alpine activities and winter sports.
Access to the glacier requires specialized mountaineering equipment, with particular attention to crevasse navigation and proper safety measures during traversal.
Scientists conduct research within ice tunnels carved into the glacier, revealing four times more ice depth beneath the surface than previously estimated.
Location: La Grave
Location: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Elevation above the sea: 3,600 m
Part of: Les Deux Alpes
GPS coordinates: 45.00000,6.25000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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