Le Gros Béchar, Alpine summit in Taconnaz, Haute-Savoie, France
Le Gros Béchar reaches an elevation of 2,582 meters in the Mont Blanc massif, standing prominently above the Chamonix valley with its gneiss rock formation.
The mountain appears on 19th-century maps under the name Gros Béchat, documenting the historical evolution of its designation through time.
The north face of the mountain holds particular importance for Taconnaz residents, who refer to this section as the Taconnaz Mountain.
The climb starts from Granges d'en Haut near Les Houches, requiring mountaineering experience as there are no marked trails to the summit.
The Taconnaz Glacier extends along the eastern slope, creating a glacial landscape between Le Gros Béchar and the Aiguille du Goûter.
GPS coordinates: 45.87425,6.84042
Latest update: March 25, 2025 18:46
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Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway
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Bossons Glacier
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Mont Maudit
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Dôme du Goûter
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Cosmiques Hut
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Tête Rousse Glacier
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Grands Mulets Hut
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Parc animalier de Merlet
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Glacier de Taconnaz
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Cascade du Dard
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Torrent de la Creuse
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Les Rognes
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Torrent de Taconnaz
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Piton des Italiens
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Torrent des Bossons
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River bridge of la Griaz
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Rond Glacier
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Griaz Glacier
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Bourgeat Glacier
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Step into the void
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Tour Du Mont Blanc
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste des Houches
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Piton Central of Aiguille du Midi
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Désert de Pierre Ronde
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Footbridge of the aiguille du Midi
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