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  Aiguillette des Houches – Chamonix Hikesjuillet 25, 2023
  A very pleasant day-hike, the Aiguillette des Houches nonetheless provides a stiff climb that is rewarded with a fantastic view. Like the Aiguillette des Possettes at the opposite end of the valley, the Aiguillette des Houches is also a great day hike with splendid … Lire la suite
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  The History of the TMBmai 25, 2023
  Today, the Tour du Mont Blanc is the most popular long distance hike in Europe, if not the world. But how did it become established, and who was the first to walk it? To find the answer, we have to go back to 1767, … Lire la suite
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  La Jonction – Chamonix Hikesavril 19, 2023
  The trek to La Jonction is one of the toughest of the classic day hikes around Chamonix. With around 1500 metres of ascent in seven kilometres, the climb feels relentless. The rewards are some of the best up close views of the Chamonix glaciers. … Lire la suite
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  Aiguillette des Possettes – Chamonix Hikesavril 17, 2023
  The Aiguillette des Possettes stands at the head of the Chamonix valley, dividing it into two branches. One leads to Le Tour, culminating in the Col de Balme. The other winds up over the Col du Montets before descending to Vallorcine and the Swiss … Lire la suite
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  Chamonix Hiking – the Grand Balcon Nordmars 27, 2023
  Along with Lac Blanc, the Grand Balcon Nord is one of the must-do day hikes of the Chamonix Valley. The cable car access lets you get high into the mountains with relatively little effort, taking you straight to awe-inspiring views and a great mountain … Lire la suite
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  Col du Belvederemars 24, 2023
  With a magnificent setting, a sunny aspect, and an amenable 500 – 800 metres of ascent, the Col du Belvedere is a great introduction to ski touring in Chamonix. The route takes you from the edge of the Flegere ski area to the summer … Lire la suite
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  When to visit Chamonixmars 6, 2023
  When is the best time to come to Chamonix? It’s a question we get asked all the time but the answer really depends on what you want to do here. Ski touring is best in the spring, mountain biking in June and September, hiking … Lire la suite
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  Tales of the Alps – Napoleon’s unpaid billavril 19, 2021
  The story of a very longstanding debt owed to a very small village At the dawn of the 19th century, newly republican France was at war with much of Europe. In the south-west of the country, the Alps formed a natural barrier against invasion, … Lire la suite
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  Tales of the Alps – Barry der Menschenretterjanvier 29, 2021
  How a St. Bernard named Barry became a Swiss legend Although relatively unheard of outside his native Switzerland, Barry is known as the most famous dog in the country to the Swiss. In German, he is called Barry der Menschenretter, or “Barry the people … Lire la suite
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  Quoi apporter sur nos stages d'orientationjuillet 5, 2020
  Covid-19 has led to a few changes in how we run our navigation courses, and this affects what you need to bring as well. As far as possible, we’d like you to bring your own materials rather than use stuff we give out, but … Lire la suite
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  Alpine flower notes: Alchemillajuin 17, 2020
  Lady’s mantle Alchemilla A fascinating plant that is easy to overlook, lady’s mantle can be seen flowering across the Alps from spring through to autumn. There are many species worldwide, but the most common in the Western Alps are alpine lady’s mantle (Alchemilla alpina) … Lire la suite
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  Alpine Wildlife Notes: Eurasian Lynx – Lynx Lynxjuin 1, 2020
  The Eurasian Lynx is a distinctive species of wild cat that was common in the Alps until the 19th century. Together with the grey wolf and the brown bear, it was one of the three big predators that were intentionally eradicated across much of … Lire la suite
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  Le Sapey walkmai 26, 2020
  An almost circular walk from Les Deux Alpes to Venosc via the delightful pastures in Le Sapey. Distance: 15km Ascent: 500m Descent: 1100m Sustenance: La Moliere early in the walk, and Venosc village at the end Once a thriving farming community, the isolated hamlet … Lire la suite
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  Alpine Wildlife Notes: Grey Wolf – Canis Lupusavril 17, 2020
  The grey wolf is one of the three large predators that disappeared from the French Alps towards the end of the 19th century, the other two being the lynx and the brown bear. However, in the past few years, small numbers of wolves have … Lire la suite
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  TMB or Haute Route?avril 11, 2020
  Which long-distance hike is for you? Chamonix has long been a centre for mountain sports of all kinds, and this definitely includes long-distance treks like the TMB. Many hikes of all lengths pass through the valley, from a riverside stroll to a months-long traverse … Lire la suite