Glaciers and Alpine Lakes
Discover the dramatic ice formations and high-altitude water bodies of the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif. This selection features the Miage Glacier, Italy’s longest debris-covered glacier, and the Brenva Glacier, known for its steep icefalls and historical importance in mountaineering. The list includes Lago del Miage, an ice-contact lake situated at 2,020 meters, and the unique wetland landscapes of Lago Combal. These sites offer a direct look at the geological forces shaping the Aosta Valley and the changing alpine environment.
A Lago del Miage
An ice-contact lake located at 2,020 meters at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif, known for its fluctuating water levels and proximity to the Miage Glacier.
B Miage Glacier
The Miage Glacier is a debris-covered glacier in the upper Aosta Valley, in northwestern Italy.
C Brenva Glacier
The Brenva Glacier is a valley glacier, located on the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps.
D Ghiacciaio di Pré de Bar
An alpine glacier in the Mont Blanc massif situated on the Val Ferret side near the border with Switzerland.
E Glacier du Dôme - Ghiacciaio del Dôme
A glacier on the southern slopes of Mont Blanc that feeds into the Miage Glacier system.
F Ghiacciaio della Lex Blanche
A glacier located in the upper Val Vény near the Col de la Seigne on the border between Italy and France.
Ghiacciaio del Freney
A steep glacier on the southern side of Mont Blanc, historically significant for the challenging Freney Pillars climbing routes.
Ghiacciaio del Monte Bianco
A glacier descending directly from the summit of Mont Blanc towards the Val Vény.
I Ghiacciaio di Triolet
A glacier at the head of Val Ferret, site of a massive rockfall in 1717 that significantly altered the valley landscape.
Ghiacciaio del Brouillard
A glacier situated on the southern face of Mont Blanc, positioned between the Miage and Freney glaciers.
Lago Combal
A high-altitude wetland and former lake basin in Val Vény, formed by the natural moraine dam of the Miage Glacier.
Ghiacciaio du Chatelet
A small glacier located on the southern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif.
Glacier des Grandes Jorasses
A glacier situated on the southern face of the Grandes Jorasses peaks in the Val Ferret.
Glacier de Planpincieux
A hanging glacier on the Grandes Jorasses, frequently monitored for potential ice collapses into the Val Ferret.
Ghiacciaio d'Estellette
A small glacier located near the Col de la Seigne at the head of the Val Vény.
Glacier de Tronchey
A steep glacier on the southern side of the Grandes Jorasses massif.
Glacier de Pra Sec
A small glacier located on the southern slopes of the Grandes Jorasses.
Ghiacciaio di Bionassay
The Italian side of the Bionassay glacier, descending from the Aiguille de Bionassay.
Ghiacciaio del Gruetta
A glacier located in the Val Ferret, situated below the peak of Mont Gruetta.
Haute Glacier du Freney
The upper section of the Freney glacier, located at high altitude on the southern face of Mont Blanc.
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