When traveling to France, you will most likely make a trip to Chamonix. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc or Chamonix is a commune in eastern France at the foot of Mont Blanc. It is in Haute-Savoie department and had a population of less than 10,000 in 1999. The altitude of Chamonix is 1035 meters. A trip to Chamonix will expose one to the various wonders of the city. The Chamonix valley is watered by the Arve, rising in Le Tour. The famous Mer de Glace is just above Chamonix. There are summit of Mont Blanc (4808 meters), rugged chain of Le Brévent (2525 meters) and the Aiguilles Rouges which are the famous tourist attractions in Chamonix.
Chamonix winter sports are also a great thing to see when making a winter trip to Chamonix. Chamonix is a popular winter sport destination in France. The 1924 Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix. Chamonix is ideal for all types of outdoor activity, especially the extreme variety such as ice climbing, extreme skiing, rock climbing, paragliding, canyoning and rafting.
Chamonix is well known for amazing cable car up to Aiguille du Midi (3842 meters). Together with the cable car system up to Point Helbronner (3462 meters) from Entréves in Italy, you can cross the whole Mont Blanc Massif. The cable car ride must not be missed on your trip to Chamonix. In summer months, Chamonix draws mountaineers with challenges like traversing the Alps on the legendary GR 5 footpath. Mountaineers can even hike up the north face of the Dru, Frendo Spur on Aiguille du Midi or climb Mont Blanc summit by different routes.
Apart from high-mountain summer sports, Chamonix is a mountain biking destination too. There are hundreds of kilometers of hidden single track trails. So if you have been thinking of some adventure you can surely make an adventure trip to Chamonix. Chamonix is great for advanced skiing and snowboarding also. The Aiguille du Midi to the valley and Vallee Blanche glacier from below Mont Blanc du Tacul are good for skiing or snowboarding. Ski areas include Le Brévent, La Flégère, Les Planards, Les Grands Montets and Domaine de Balme. At Les |
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On your trip to Chamonix you can include in your sightseeing Telepherique d'Aiguille du Midi, Alpine Museum Chamonix, Statue Horace Bénédict de Saussure and Statue Michel-Gabriel Paccard. Wishing you a nice trip to Chamonix! Please do hurry before the ice melts!.
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