Ghiacciai e laghi a Courmayeur

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.

Glaciers and Alpine Lakes — Mappa

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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.

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Miage Glacier

The Miage Glacier is a debris-covered glacier in the upper Aosta Valley, in northwestern Italy.

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Brenva Glacier

The Brenva Glacier is a valley glacier, located on the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps.

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Ghiacciaio di Pré de Bar

An alpine glacier in the Mont Blanc massif situated on the Val Ferret side near the border with Switzerland.

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Glacier du Dôme - Ghiacciaio del Dôme

A glacier on the southern slopes of Mont Blanc that feeds into the Miage Glacier system.

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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.

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Ghiacciaio del Freney

A steep glacier on the southern side of Mont Blanc, historically significant for the challenging Freney Pillars climbing routes.

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Ghiacciaio del Monte Bianco

A glacier descending directly from the summit of Mont Blanc towards the Val Vény.

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Ghiacciaio di Triolet

A glacier at the head of Val Ferret, site of a massive rockfall in 1717 that significantly altered the valley landscape.

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Ghiacciaio del Brouillard

A glacier situated on the southern face of Mont Blanc, positioned between the Miage and Freney glaciers.

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Lago Combal

A high-altitude wetland and former lake basin in Val Vény, formed by the natural moraine dam of the Miage Glacier.

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Ghiacciaio du Chatelet

A small glacier located on the southern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif.

M

Glacier des Grandes Jorasses

A glacier situated on the southern face of the Grandes Jorasses peaks in the Val Ferret.

N

Glacier de Planpincieux

A hanging glacier on the Grandes Jorasses, frequently monitored for potential ice collapses into the Val Ferret.

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Ghiacciaio d'Estellette

A small glacier located near the Col de la Seigne at the head of the Val Vény.

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Glacier de Tronchey

A steep glacier on the southern side of the Grandes Jorasses massif.

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Glacier de Pra Sec

A small glacier located on the southern slopes of the Grandes Jorasses.

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Ghiacciaio di Bionassay

The Italian side of the Bionassay glacier, descending from the Aiguille de Bionassay.

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Ghiacciaio del Gruetta

A glacier located in the Val Ferret, situated below the peak of Mont Gruetta.

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Haute Glacier du Freney

The upper section of the Freney glacier, located at high altitude on the southern face of Mont Blanc.