Glacier des Rousses
Glacier des Rousses is a glacier in Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and has an elevation of 3,289 metres. Glacier des Rousses is situated nearby to the locality Couloir des Pioches, as well as near Couloir Fleur.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pic Bayle and Pic de la Pyramide.
Pic Bayle
Peak
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pic Bayle is a summit in the Dauphiné Alps, culminating at a height of 3,465 m, the highest point of the Massif des Grandes Rousses. It is above the resort of Alpe d'Huez.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Alpe d’Huez and Clavans-le-Bas.
Alpe d’Huez
Photo: Inkey, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Alpe d'Huez is a winter ski resort city in the French Alps. It is a popular resort for cycling fans as in many years one of the most important stages of the Tour de France ends at the ski station.
Clavans-le-Bas
Hamlet
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Clavans-le-Bas is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km south of Glacier des Rousses.
Glacier des Rousses
- Type: Glacier with an elevation of 3,289 metres
- Also known as: “Glacier de la Fare”
- Category: landform
- Location: Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
45.13989° or 45° 8′ 24″ northLongitude
6.1298° or 6° 7′ 47″ eastElevation
3,289 metres (10,791 feet)Open location code
8FQ844QH+XWOpenStreetMap ID
way 184748438OpenStreetMap feature
natural=glacierGeoNames ID
2982477
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Couloir des Pioches and Couloir Fleur.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Col de la Pyramide and Lac de la Fare.
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