France
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Haute-Savoie

Glacier du Tour

Glacier du Tour is a glacier in , and has an elevation of 2,835 metres. Glacier du Tour is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Aiguille du Tour and Altisurface du Glacier du Tour.

Peak
Photo: O.Taris, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, located on the border between and . The voie normale on the mountain is graded F and can be climbed from either the on the French side or the on the Swiss side.

Aerodrome
Photo: Vlunyak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an aerodrome.

Peak
Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Col du Chardonnet and Le Tour.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Glacier du Tour.

Hamlet
Photo: X-Weinzar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km northwest of Glacier du Tour.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet in eastern , located in the territory of the commune of . Several houses at Poses 150 m north-east of were destroyed on 9 February 1999 by a slab avalanche from Bec du Lachat and Mont Peclerey on the massif, killing 12 people. is situated 4½ km west of Glacier du Tour.

Glacier du Tour

Latitude
45.98647° or 45° 59′ 11″ north
Longitude
6.99364° or 6° 59′ 37″ east
Elevation
2,835 metres (9,301 feet)
Open location code
8FQ8XXPV+HF
Geo­Names ID
2972297
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Albert Premier Hut and Col Supérieur du Tour.

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