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Chamonix has been known for many years as the mountaineering and skiing capital of France. The
resort lies at the foot of Mont Blanc, which at 4807 metres, is one of the highest peaks in Europe.
People have been skiing in the snowfields of Chamonix since the late 19th Century and the remains of the ski jump built for the first winter Olympic games in 1924 can still be seen. Today Chamonix incorporates tradition and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a wide range of attractions and facilities. There are modern shops, a cinema, casino, bars and nightclubs. Chamonix also boasts an extensive sports centre with squash courts, an open air and indoor swimming pool, facilities for tennis, basketball and judo, a large artificial ice rink and a challenging climbing wall. | ||||||||
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There is a lunch stop at the Requin hut half way down, bring your own sandwiches or eat the food prepared by the owners of the hut. The Vallée Blanche is a full day and there is no race so you may stop for photos and to enjoy the views when you want. When your group reaches the point where you leave the Mer De Glace and make your descent down to Chamonix there are two ways, either by the forest tail which needs to be well covered or in some places it will mean taking off ski's for a few metres, the tail also requires some care as people are starting to feel tired. If the snow cover is not good enough then the gondola and Montenvers train will get you down to Chamonix without any effort. And so ends a unforgettable day. Lift Pass Both the L'Aiguille du Midi and the Monterver train are included on the Unliimited Sk Pass but not the Le Cham pass. | ||||||||
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