Argentière Glacier

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Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Argentière Glacier is a glacier in the French Alps. It is one of the larger glaciers found within the Mont Blanc massif, and is situated above the village of Argentière. It lies perpendicular to the Chamonix valley and falls within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. ()

Local name: Glacier d'Argentière Coordinates: 45°57'37"N, 6°58'46"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Argentière Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argentière Hut, Lac Blanc, La Flégère, Leschaux Hut.

1.6 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Argentière Hut
40 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the Argentière Hut stands as a sanctuary for alpinists and adventure-seekers alike. At an elevation of 2,771 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for those looking to ascend the surrounding peaks or traverse the famous...
4.6 miW
Lake, Natural attraction, Body of water
Lac Blanc, Chamonix
117 min walk • Lac Blanc is a lake in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France.
4.4 miW
Hiking, Alpine hut
La Flégère, Chamonix
113 min walk • La Flégère is the side of the Aiguilles Rouges overlooking the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley to the north.
4.5 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Leschaux Hut
115 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Leschaux Hut serves as a haven for mountaineers and hikers traversing the rugged landscapes of this storied mountain range. This alpine hut, strategically positioned at an altitude of 2,431 meters, offers breathtaking views of...
1.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille Verte
47 min walk • The Aiguille Verte, a majestic peak in the French Alps, stands as a testament to the raw beauty and formidable challenge of mountain terrain. At an elevation of 4,122 meters, it is one of the taller peaks in the Mont Blanc massif, renowned for its striking appearance...
2.3 miSW
Iconic mountain peak and climbing site
Aiguille du Dru
59 min walk • Rising majestically above the Chamonix Valley in the French Alps, the Aiguille du Dru, also known simply as Les Drus, is an iconic mountain that has captured the imagination of climbers and adventurers for decades. With its sharp pinnacle reaching an elevation of 3,754...
3.5 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge du Couvercle
90 min walk • Refuge du Couvercle is a refuge in the Alps.
4.5 miW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Golf de Chamonix, Chamonix
116 min walk • The Golf de Chamonix is an eighteen holes golf course with a length of 6,076 meters. It is located in Les Praz de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the department of Haute-Savoie in France. The golf course is open from May to mid-November, depending on the...
2.1 miS
Snowy alpine peaks with steep slopes
Les Droites
54 min walk • Les Droites is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps and is the lowest of the 4000-metre peaks in the Alps. The mountain has two summits: West summit, first ascent by W. A. B.
1.3 miW
Rugged mountain glacier with skiing
Aiguille des Grands Montets
34 min walk • The Aiguille des Grands Montets is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille du Tour
71 min walk • The Aiguille du Tour is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, located on the border between Switzerland and France. The voie normale on the mountain is graded F and can be climbed from either the Albert Premier Hut on the French side or the Trient Hut on the Swiss side.

Argentière Glacier

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Argentière Glacier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)