New measurements put Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 metres

Summary

Euronews reports that new measurements put Mont Blanc at 4,807.47 metres, nearly two metres higher. Its earlier report also said the summit had grown to 4,807 metres, while The Guardian reported that Mont Blanc had lost more than a metre in a year.

Timeline

1. euronews.com

   14 Oct 2026, 15:12 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that new French measurements put Mont Blanc’s summit at 4,807 metres, describing it as having grown.

2. theguardian.com

   14 Oct 2026, 15:33 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Mont Blanc, described as the roof of Europe, lost more than a metre in height in a year.

3. euronews.com

   14 Oct 2026, 15:39 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that Mont Blanc gained nearly two metres and now stands at 4,807.47 metres.