Glacier de Frêney, Alpine glacier in Val Veny, Italy.
Glacier de Frêney is a large glacier on the southern face of the Mont Blanc massif between Peuterey Ridge and Innominata Ridge. It stretches across elevations between 2,335 and 4,120 meters and displays deep crevasses and substantial ice formations.
The glacier formed as snow and ice accumulated in the natural depression between two ridges. A major avalanche in 1959 significantly altered its structure and affected nearby walking routes.
Local mountaineers and researchers regularly study this glacier to track climate changes across the Italian Alps. It serves as an important reference point for understanding how the high mountains are changing over time.
The Monzino Refuge serves as a base point for accessing the glacier, particularly during summer when conditions are most favorable. Visitors should expect challenging terrain with crevasses and steep slopes.
The glacier's shape is strongly determined by its position between two ridges that act like a natural funnel, collecting large amounts of snow from surrounding peaks. This arrangement allows it to remain relatively larger than comparable glaciers despite global warming.
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