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Tramway in mountains, Mont Lachat, Chamonix, France

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Overview

Mountains loom large almost everywhere you look in Chamonix. Skiers and sightseers are launched by cable car to heights of 3842m on the Mont Blanc massif, while the glacial void of La Vallée Blanche – one of Europe's most fêted off-piste adventures – beckons to the brave. Skiers and boarders have a choice of pistes along the valley, while in summer the same lifts access hiking and biking trails.

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Nestled beneath Mont Blanc, Chamonix offers a tantalising mix of alpine charm, life-affirming adventure and breathtaking mountain scenery year-round.

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