Glacier de Frêney, Glacier in the Mont Blanc massif
The Frêney Glacier is a mesmerizing ice body located on the south-eastern side of the Mont Blanc massif.
In the past, the glacier's extension reached lower altitudes than it does today due to climate change.
Mountaineering activities around the glacier are a significant part of the local alpine culture.
Access to the Frêney Glacier requires alpine climbing skills and appropriate gear.
The glacier is known for being near the tragic site of the 1961 Freney disaster.
Source: Wikimedia
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