Mont Blanc Iconic and historic Mont Blanc dominates the Alps near Chamonix. Mont Blanc, whose name translates to 'White Mountain,' straddles the French Italian ...

From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...

Though I've visited the Chamonix-Mont Blanc Valley several times in the summer for trail ... built by Charles Viard who brought the first cablecar to France. It climbs over 2,600 feet and was first ...

Even in a hyper-popular area like the Alps near Chamonix, new, difficult routes are possible, as Leo Billon and Amaury ...

Explore snow caves and ice sculptures at France's largest glacier. Scenic train rides, hiking, and breathtaking views await ...

Is it worth a visit? 100% YES! Chamonix is located in the French Alps (southeastern France), near the Swiss border and just 20 miles from Mont Blanc — Western Europe’s highest peak.

Buried deep in snow at 2,100 metres (6,889ft) in the ski resort of Chamonix in the French Alps – in the shadow of Mont Blanc – a scurrying sound is coming from above. It’s followed by ...

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Few ski resorts are as evocative as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Set in the sawtooth-sided ... Auberge de Jeunesse run by Hostels International France on the outskirts of Chamonix proper.

This tour focuses on CERN and Geneva's fascinating history before heading to Chamonix in France to explore Mont Blanc and a nearby glacier. During the tour, you will enjoy a private lecture from ...

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