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Visiting the Largest Glacier in France – Mer de Glace – Chamonix, France

Visiting the Largest Glacier in France – Mer de Glace – Chamonix, France

January 2020 Visiting the Largest Glacier in France – Mer de Glace – Chamonix, France It is not often one has the opportunity to encounter a glacier so it is no surprise that Mer de Glace is a highlight of many Chamonix itineraries. In fact, …

Skiing the Alps – Chamonix, France

Skiing the Alps – Chamonix, France

January 2020 Skiing the Alps – Chamonix, France Our ski day! We woke up to a real winter wonderland of snow falling across town. Clouds made their way in between the mountain peaks. The ski lifts did not open until closer to 9AM so we …

Dining Review: La Fine Bouche – Chamonix, France

Dining Review: La Fine Bouche – Chamonix, France

January 2020 La Fine Bouche – Chamonix, France Just before noon and after a morning exploring Aiguille du Midi, we were definitely ready to hit lunch. At the other side of town was La Fine Bouche – a very well rated bistro. While reviews claimed …

Visiting the Top of Mont Blanc – Aiguille du Midi – Chamonix, France

Visiting the Top of Mont Blanc – Aiguille du Midi – Chamonix, France

January 2020 Visiting the Top of Mont Blanc – Aiguille du Midi – Chamonix, France The must do attraction when you visit Chamonix – Aiguille du Midi, the highest peak accessible by aerial lift system.  Translating to “needle of the mid-day”, when viewed from the …


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