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Overview:
Chamonix, France, The town of Chamonix
Mt-Blanc is 1042m (3,396 ft) above sea level at the foot
of the Mt-Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe.
Chamonix is at the
heart of Western Europe in the french Alps, very close to Mt.
Dolent where the french, swiss and italian borders meet.
The
resident population of the valley is about 10,000. The seasonal
workers and tourists can add another 100,000 on any given day in
a winter high season week and 130,000 in the summer.
A
world capital for outdoor activities like
mountaineering,
hiking, climbing, biking
paragliding , plus all the winter
activities!. The valley and neighboring mountains are
a wonderful natural resource. Discover the protected plant and
animal life (Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve), and the amazing
glaciers. From higher up, experience some of the world's most
stunning alpine views for real.
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