Walk activities in Chamonix
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Lac Blanc
From the top of Les Praz l'Index Télépherique (cable car) or La Flégère, the line's midway point, gentle 1¼- to two-hour trails lead to 2352m Lac Blanc (literally 'White Lake'), a turquoise-coloured lake ensnared by mountains. Stargazers can overnight at the Refuge du Lac Blanc, a wooden chalet favoured by photographers for its top-of-Europe Mont Blanc views.
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Grand Balcon Sud
This easygoing trail skirts the western side of the valley, stays at around 2000m and commands a terrific view of Mont Blanc. Reach it on foot from behind Le Brévent's télécabine station.
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Grand Balcon Nord
Routes starting from the Plan de l'Aiguille include the challenging Grand Balcon Nord, which takes you to the dazzling Mer de Glace, from where you can walk or take the Montenvers train down to Chamonix.
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