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The Planpincieux glacier, located in the Alps on the Grande Jorasses peak of the Mont Blanc massif,

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Video. Mont Blanc glacier melts faster as second heatwave hits France

Updated: 23/06/2026 - 10:26 GMT+2

The Bossons Glacier in France’s Chamonix Valley is showing fresh signs of rapid retreat as a second heatwave of 2026 grips parts of Europe.

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