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List of of all Glaciers around Chamonix

Glacier de Tre les Eaux

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Our Rating

Above Average

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Nearest Town

Vallorcine

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Altitude

2380m

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Accommodation

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Phone

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The Glacier de Tré-Les-Eaux is a small glacier located on the eastern flank of Mont Buet running from the lower part of the cliffs to the valley floor below it. Many maps will still show the glacier with a considerable size but these maps are outdated and the glacier is shrinking quite quickly and in summer there is not much left of it. It is likely that the glacier will disappear in the next few years but we are no experts on the matter. 


There is a single trail that runs through the Tre-les-Eaux valley coming from Le Lay and the Vallorcine Valley. It runs the full length of the valley and climbs out at the Col des Corbeaux. We have a detailed trail description for a northern ascend of the Mont Buet summit that passes through Tre-les-Eaux. The trail itself comes close to the glacier terminus but there is no path providing direct access.

Glacier de Tre les Eaux Photos

Below are all the photos we have in our Chamonix Photos collection for this point of interest. All our photos are tagged with the GPS coordinates and linked to the trails that you can take to find the location where the photo was taken. So if  you want to see the full details for a specific photo then just click on it.

Hiking & Running Trails to Glacier de Tre les Eaux

All the trails and points of interest around Chamonix on our website are linked to each other so you can easily pick trails that cover the things you would like to see or visit sights that are nearby and can easily be combined with your target destination. These are the hiking and trail running trails and points of interest linked to Glacier de Tre les Eaux

Mont Buet via Tre les Eaux Loop

Length

22.3km

Elevation +

+2103m / -2103m

Difficulty

Very Difficult

10

The Best

Dogs

No Dogs

Children

15+ Years old

When to Go

Mid Jul - End Sep

A long and challenging route taking you through the gorgeous Tre-les-Eaux valley to the Cheval Blanc and summit of Mont Buet before looping back via the Refuge Berard.

Points of Interests near Glacier de Tre les Eaux

Mont Buet Summit

Summit

10

The Best

The highest summit outside of the Mont Blanc Massif at 3096m with great views all around

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

3096m

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Col des Corbeux

Mountain Pass

8

Very Good

Rocky mountain pass between Cheval Blanc and Col de la Terrasse

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

2612m

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Col de la Terrasse

Mountain Pass

7

Good

Rocky mountain pass near Lac Vert between Loriaz and Cheval Blanc

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

2645m

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Lac Vert Corbeaux

Lake

6

Above Average

Small lake near the Col des Corbeaux and the Col de la Terrasse above Vallorcine

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

2606m

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Cheval Blanc Summit

Summit

9

Exceptional

Large flat summit rising high above Lac Vieux Emosson and Tre-les-Eaux

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

2830m

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Le Buet

Hamlet

7

Good

Small Hamlet at the end of the Berard Valley near Vallorcine

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

1344m

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Where is Glacier de Tre les Eaux?

Longitude:

6.8615

Latitude:

46.0303

​Below you will find the location of Glacier de Tre les Eaux on the map. You can also click the button to show the nearby trails and points of interests that are listed above on the same map. Another option is to visit our interactive map that shows Glacier de Tre les Eaux and everything else that is listed on our website.

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Looking for more Glaciers?

Glacier de Tre les Eaux is only one of many glaciers around Chamonix. We got many more we would love to show you and many more you should visit! To view all the other glaciers we cover on our website, you can visit our Glaciers around Chamonix page or view all the glaciers around Chamonix on our interactive map

Looking for other sights, attractions and points of interest around Chamonix? 

Summits & Cols

Summits and Mountain Passes offering amazing views

Refuges

Refuges offer mountain accommodation, often at altitude

Churches & Chapels

Beautiful Churches & Chapels with incredible histories

Lakes

Beautiful Mountain and Valley Lakes definitely worth visiting

Mountain Restaurants

Snack Bars and Mountain Restaurants serving Food and Drinks

Oratories & Crosses

Small Religious Sites often placed on cross roads

Waterfalls

Beautiful Waterfalls, or Cascades, as they are called in French

Towns & Hamlets

Lovely Towns, Villages and Hamlets around Chamonix

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