Chamonix Mont-Blanc — Attraction in Bonneville

Elevation: 15,777 “Both France and Italy own Mont Blanc.” The temperatures on Mont Blanc can change drastically. The Tour du Mont Blanc breaks down into 11 stages, granting most the chance to complete one section per day, and the trail winds around the summit. This is typical. What's not so typical? Pierre-André Gobet, a Swiss climber, hiking to the actual summit and completing the round trip from Chamonix in just over five hours (via the Church Summit and Church Route). Not too long after, Kilian Jornet ascended and descended in just under five hours.

A group of trekkers had a jacuzzi party at the Mont Blanc summit in 2007! Can you imagine popping some champagne while your tired body soaks in hot water while layers and layers of snow-capped peaks bombard your line of vision? Talk about an adventure to remember. The group distributed the weight, resulting in everyone carrying around 45 pounds! Keep in mind that the jacuzzi company acknowledged that this event may have caused a bit of a ruckus for fellow trekkers outside of the group.

In 1965, an automotive tunnel, Mont Blanc Tunnel, connecting Chamonix and Courmayeur, opened up. The tunnel dips under Mont Blanc and stretches for 7.3 mi. Unfortunately, in 1999, a two-day fire killed 39 people, causing the tunnel to close and reopen—much to the public's disdain—in 2002.

Chamonix, situated at Mont Blanc's foot, became the first city to host the Winter Olympic Games back in 1924.

The Mont Blanc Massif began to form 15 million years ago.

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Ville magnifique a visité hiver comme été. (Hors vacances comme l’ont précisé les commerçants) le décors est juste magique. Un conseil, prenez un logement en ville l’hiver car le froid ne sera pas votre ami pour les sorties en ville.

Pour des personnes qui ne voulait pas faire du ski. Les activités sont nombreux mais fermés hors vacances… aiguille du midi, luge sur rails et j’en passe… d’où mes 4 étoiles. Si nous avions pu avoir accès à ces lieux j’aurais mis 5 étoiles sans hésité.

Pour les choses à faire, a ne pas loupé, le train montenvers qui vous fait voyager comme dans un rêve dans des décors fou. Monter la Flegere en cabine et télésiège pour aller au sommet et avoir la vue sur Chamonix. Le Glacier de Bossons qui demande une petite randonne de 1h (équipez vous...

One word - WOW If you like wondering around one of the worlds most recognised Ski villages/towns then Chamonix is just a post card. Surrounded by magic mountains this village has everything you could want, food, location, ski, Bars, Restaurants...