Suspendu Glacier

The Suspendu Glacier extends across the mountainside at 3100 meters elevation, featuring white ice formations that dominate the winter landscape of Tignes.

The glacier has experienced substantial changes since the 1980s, with measurements indicating a significant reduction in ice volume due to rising temperatures.

Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to the glacier, teaching visitors about alpine environments and geological formations throughout the seasons.

Visitors can reach the glacier using the Perce-Neige funicular from Val Claret, followed by a cable car system that operates from July through August.

The glacier's meltwater contributes to the formation of the Rosolin Lake, which requires constant monitoring and drainage systems to protect the valley communities.

Location: Tignes

Elevation above the sea: 3,100 m

GPS coordinates: 45.50720,6.86947

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:53