Mont Blanc Has Grown Nearly Two Metres Taller in Three Years
The latest measurements show Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, now stands at 4,807.47 metres. That is 1.88 metres more than in 2023.
Mont Blanc, which sits on the border between France and Italy and is the highest peak in the Alps, has been measured at 4,807.47 metres, according to survey data reported by the news agency Agence France-Presse. This means the mountain's height has increased by 1.88 metres since the previous measurement.
Measurement results
In 2023, Mont Blanc's height was recorded at 4,805.59 metres, while the 2026 figure is 4,807.47 metres. It is also the highest mountain in the European Union.
Surveyors have measured the summit's height on a regular basis since 2001, publishing their results every two to three years. Surveyor Jean de Garesse noted that the summit is in constant motion.
What affects the height
Scientists say climate change has little effect on the Mont Blanc summit, because temperatures there remain low. However, the thickness of the snow cover depends on several factors: the amount of snowfall, wind, as well as temperature and weather conditions. As a result, the measured height can change over time.
