White Glacier
The White GlacierA unique (and fragile) glacial setting in the heart of the Écrins
At an altitude of 2,300 m, the Glacier Blanc is one of the most spectacular sites in the Écrins National Park. Accessible from the Pré de Madame Carle, it offers you a unique setting of crevasses, ice strata and mythical peaks.
A must-do hike
Access: from Pelvoux, drive up to the Pré de Madame Carle car park, then follow the marked path.
4 hours round trip, 670 m of vertical drop, accessible to anyone in good physical condition. Families can do it quietly.
On the way: marmots, chamois, alpine flowers… and perhaps a pinkish veil on the snow, caused by amazing microalgae.
The Glacier Blanc refuge
Perched at 2,542 m, it is the perfect stopover to break up the hike, spend a night at altitude or prepare for an ascent.
Friendly atmosphere, dormitories (100+ places), good meals and sunrise over the Écrins when you wake up.
Remember to book.
Want to go further?
- Ascents: Dôme des Écrins, Roche Faurio or Barre des Écrins — only with a guide if you venture on the ice
- Naturalist outings: mountain guides to observe tracks, fauna and understand the retreat of the glacier
- Alpine culture: shepherds’ stories, local legends and mountain heritage to discover on the way.
Bonus: download the LegendR app to read the landscape in a different way.
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