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From Annecy you can catch a train and within one hour and 30 minutes you can be in Chamonix. It's a very touisty little town, but in the summer it is quite warm and is very colorful. There are great little markets where you can shop for food for a picnic in the park. There are also several resturants. Chamonix is where you catch the lift to Mont Blanc. You will need to make reservations 24 hours in advance as this is a very popular attraction. You should make the reservations from Annecy, and the number is 04 50 53 4000. I'm sorry to say I couldn't go to the top of Mont Blanc because I wasn't aware I needed a reservation - however, my son and his bride went to the top, on their honeymoon....

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Great Place to Visit on Your Way to Mont Blanc
  • Cons:Too Many Tourists in the Summer
  • In a nutshell:A Pretty Town in the French Alps
  • Last visit to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: Aug 1998
  • Intro Updated Oct 24, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Ticket to Ride - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Take the Train from Annecy Transportation (1)

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Mont Blanc - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc The Mighty Mont Blanc Things to Do (2)

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The Whole Range - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc The Mountain Range Favorites (1)

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On Top the Mountain - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc On Top of the World Things to Do (2)

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    tak_pap's Profile Photo
    Jan 27, 2004 at 3:16 AM

    nice start, great intro photo - I'll be back !

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    pepples46's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2003 at 8:53 PM

    wonderful intro pic Nancy, looking forward to the text on this great Mountain

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    firechick's Profile Photo
    Oct 23, 2003 at 5:15 PM

    Hi, nice start. I agree with moutainguide. Also, no need for 24 hour reservations? You wouldn't get tickets in Annecy - they are given at the Aiguille lift station starting in the early AM. Only high season (July/Aug) is crowded.

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    kaloz's Profile Photo
    Sep 5, 2003 at 9:51 PM

    Good introduction, too bad about the reservations.

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Aug 22, 2003 at 1:07 PM

    I was at the top of Aiguille du Midi (by lift from Chamonix) in May... a few years ago and it was great. No climbing Mont Blanc for amatours that time (still winter there)!

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    Jul 21, 2003 at 8:09 AM

    Just a couple of corrections - the lift does not go to Mont Blanc (it's Mont, not Mount). It goes to the Aiguille du Midi. Mont Blanc must be climbed and is almost 2000 meters above this point.

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    janika's Profile Photo
    May 22, 2003 at 1:16 PM

    I know, I know. It's not done yet. Just couldn't resist the mountains. They remind me of quiet times.

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