Rhone Glacier Collection

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial view of the Belvedere Hotel and the Furka Pass road, famous for a scene of the James Bond film Goldfinger, a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri

Aerial view on Furka pass road and Rhone glacier, Valais, Switzerland

Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Rhone glacier

Aerial view of Hotel Belvedere Furkapass and Rhone Glacier in summer, Uri, Canton Vallese, Oberalp, Switzerland

The lower part of the Rhone Glacier and Road to the Furka (engraving)
727603 The lower part of the Rhone Glacier and Road to the Furka (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glaciers (colour litho)
3630298 Glaciers (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glaciers. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Creator: William Pars
View of Mont Furka with the Rhone Glacier, c1770, (1946). Scene in the Swiss Alps with the Rhone Glacier - the source of the River Rhone - and the Furka Pass beyond

Glacial lake and Rhone Glacier partially protected by blankets to slow melting, Gletsch, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Ice tongue of Rhone Glacier in summer, Gletsch, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Rhone Glacier and glacial lake at its base in summer, aerial view, Gletsch, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Aerial panoramic of Rhone Glacier and glacial lake at its base, Gletsch, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Rhone Glacier covered with white blankets to prevent extreme melting due to climate change, Gletsch, Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Glacier lithograph 1895
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol I New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Rhone Glacier at Furka Pass, Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

The ice-free bed of the melted Rhone Glacier, the source of the Rhone, Gletsch, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Glacier protection. View across the surface of the Rhone glacier, showing rolls of insulating material used to protect the rapidly receding glacier from the Suns radiation. Photographed in Swiss Alps

Rhone glacier, Switzerland
Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps, panoramic view. A new glacial lake (green) is forming as a result of the glacier melting. Photographed in 2008

Glacier-polished rocks. Glacier-polished (striated) rocks (upper centre) seen in front of Rhone glacier in the Swiss Alps

Furka Pass and Rhone Glacier, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

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The Rhone Glacier, located in the beautiful Swiss Alps, is a sight to behold. From an aerial view, you can see the iconic Belvedere Hotel and the famous Furka Pass road, which was featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger. This high mountain pass connects Gletsch in Valais with Realp in Uri, offering breathtaking views along the way. Capturing the essence of Switzerland's Canton of Valais, this aerial view showcases not only the Furka Pass road but also the majestic Rhone Glacier. The glacier stretches out before your eyes, its icy expanse contrasting against the rugged mountain peaks. In another stunning image, we witness a historical engraving depicting both the lower part of the Rhone Glacier and Road to Furka. It serves as a reminder of how glaciers have captivated artists throughout history. Fast forward to modern times; efforts are being made to protect this natural wonder from melting due to climate change. In one photograph, we observe blankets covering parts of the glacier and glacial lake at its base - a temporary measure aimed at slowing down melting. During summer months when temperatures rise, an ice tongue emerges from beneath Rhone Glacier's surface. This captivating phenomenon can be witnessed firsthand in Gletsch within Canton Valais. From various angles and perspectives captured through aerial panoramics or lithographs dating back centuries ago by William Pars himself - each image tells a unique story about this magnificent glacier and its surrounding landscape. Whether it be admiring its beauty from above or witnessing conservation efforts firsthand – there is no denying that Rhone Glacier continues to leave visitors awe-inspired by its grandeur and resilience amidst changing climates.