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The White Glacier

Le Glacier Blanc
Randonneur au Glacier Blanc
Credit : Jan Novak Photography

Description

A hike to come in to contact with the white glacier and to approach the mythical summits conquered by the mountaineers of the 19th century. From the chalet-hôtel, go up towards the North-East to cross the walkways across the Momie torrents and the Black Glacier. The path goes up next to join the little mounds of smooth rock, worn and polished.The path crosses the bifurcation of the Black Glacier itinerary (which goes off to the left). Next, follow the bends.Cross the walkway across the White Glacier torrent, the path then follows the left bank of the torrent then goes right up to the ancient Tuckett refuge. Follow the slope to get to the White Glacier refuge and the Ecrins.Retrace your steps to descend to Pré de Madame Carle. 

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3h
Dist.
9 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Lat : 44.917249Lng : 6.416183

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Departure

Pré de Madame Carle, Pelvoux

Arrival

Refuge du glacier Blanc

Ambiance

"I started my career as park ranger in Valgaudemar before joining the Vallouise in 1982. I remember my astonishment when, climbing the white glacier, I saw the immense wall of ice that overhung the walkway... In my memories, ten years ago, the glacial front ended upwind. Interested by this progression, I started to take measurements, helped by my colleagues, in order to follow its evolution.  From 1986, the glacier has entered a recessive phase."Joël Faure, park ranger. 

Access

At  23 km from l'Argentière-la-Bessée on the D994E, reach Vallouise. Then cross Pelvoux, Ailefroide and take the D204T until Pré de Madame Carle. 

Advised parking

Pré de Madame Carle

Public transport

Coach stop : Pré Madame Carle

Advice

Summer itinerary: check that the access road to Pré de Madame Carle is open and that the walkways have been put back in place across the torrents... Payment has been required since 2013 at the communal car park at Pré de Madame Carle.

Is in the midst of the park

The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾