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The White Glacier
Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary
in Vallouise-Pelvoux
12.3
km
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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.
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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...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.
Medium
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- Vallouise-Pelvoux
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Difference in height
- 1310.76 m
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Departure : Pré de Madame Carle, Pelvoux.
Road 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. .
Public transport : Coach stop : Pré Madame Carle
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- 1311 meters of difference in height
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- Maximum altitude : 2524 m
- Minimum altitude : 1874 m
- Total positive elevation : 1311 m
- Total negative elevation : -682 m
- Max positive elevation : 551 m
- Min positive elevation : -643 m
