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Phase 2: During subsequent ice ages, other glaciers were created and hollowed out the valley. In warmer periods, the material was eroded by
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Phase 3: After the removal of rocks from the fault, erosion of a stronger layer from a different age was much slower.
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The ground beneath the Creux du Van remains permanently frozen to this day (
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approximately 1,400 metres wide and 150 metres deep, on the north side of
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Wild Alpine Ibex and Swiss Alps at Creux du Van with snow during sunset
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The summit area can be reached on foot or by car. A paved road from
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were introduced in the area in 1965. As of 2009, there are 17.
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A picture of sunset taken at the summit of the Creux du Van.
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The rocky arc of Creux du Van was created in three phases:
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Other unmarked paths allow access to the summit via
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Wild Alpine Ibex and Swiss Alps at Creux du Van with snow during sunset

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