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After landing in Geneva, Switzerland, the first place we headed for in our 4,500+ mile drive around Europe was Chamonix.
Before we boarded the plane in the US, we found ourselves talking to a physics professor who had lived in Chamonix for a number of years.
"You have to go to Aiguille du Midi (If you can't find Aiguille du Midi, look for Mont Blanc!) on the cable cars, " he said. " My wife and I... every time we see it a very clear day, we go (went) up there..."
Check the weather before you go. It is the all-important deciding factor!
Make sure you stop in the Chamonix Visitors' Center if you need connections to the different activities or hours for the cable car operation.
If you have a digital camera, make good use of it here! These mountains are really some of the most breathtaking views we saw in all of our tours of the French, German, Austrian, and Swiss Alps. You feel like they are really close to you...
- Pros:Definitely a place to go to the top of Europe!
- Cons:Watch for bad weather warnings.
- In a nutshell:A must-see if you're there on a clear day!
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Mountain Climbing at Mont Blanc
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We saw quite a few climbers reaching the top of the mountain while we were up there. We did it the easy way by taking... more travel advice
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We didn't get a chance to do it, but we understand that you can catch a ride with a professional paraglider. The views... more travel advice
Take the Cable Cars up Mont Blanc!
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Absolutely a MUST-SEE if you are in Chamonix on a clear day is the trip up the side of the mountain of Mont Blanc. We... more travel advice
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Yes you were up Aiguille du Midi, however the photos are exhilirating all the same. My favourite French alpine town! thanks!!
Those pictures certainly have the WOW factor
I like nature-photos. Beautiful page!!
You can't actually take a cable car to the top of Mt Blanc. It is a many many many hour mountain climb from the top of the Aiguille du Midi lift, which is the one I assume you are speaking about.