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Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco (Italian), meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe and the European Union. It rises 4,810.45 m above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence.
The mountain lies in a range called the Graian Alps, between the regions of Aosta Valley, Italy, and Haute-Savoie, France. The location of the summit is on the watershed line between the valleys of Ferret and Veny in Italy and the Arve Valley in France.
The two most famous towns near Mont Blanc are Courmayeur in Aosta Valley, Italy, and Chamonix in Haute-Savoie, France—the site of the first Winter Olympics. A cable car ascends and crosses the mountain from Courmayeur to Chamonix.
The Mont Blanc massif is popular for mountaineering, hiking, skiing and snowboarding.
RIP to the 11 alpinists killed this week.
Thanks to Marie for this awesome shot !!!
Monday, July 16, 2012
Mont Blanc, Chamonix - Xtreme Climbing
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This is truly breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured by you.