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	SummitPost - Mont Blanc -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Mont Blanc has traditionally been considered to be 4807 m high, but GPS-based measurements made in 2001 and 2003 show differences of a few meters from year to year, because of fluctuations in the thickness of the glacier that covers the peak to a depth of up to 23 m.
		Mont Blanc was first climbed was on August 8, 1786 by Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard; the first woman to reach the summit, in 1808, was Marie Paradis.
		Mont Blanc is reached either from Chamonix in the Savoy valley in France or from Courmayeur in the Val d'Aosta in Italy.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150245/mont-blanc.html (3783 words)

	12-day Mont Blanc, Matterhorn & Eiger
		Mont Blanc is the easiest of the three peaks, but even on this largely snowy mountain, we encounter steep climbing especially if we opt for the Traverse as our chosen route.
		Climb Mont Blanc (4808 m, 15770')via the Traverse of Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit or via the Goûter route depending on conditions.
		Tramway and hike to the Hörnli Hut on the Matterhorn.
	www.cosleyhouston.com /12-day-monteigerhorn.htm (936 words)

	Mont Blanc Tramway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mont Blanc Tramway or Tramway du Mont-Blanc is a mountain railway line in the Haute-Savoie region of France.
		The line is electrified using an overhead line at 11000 volts and 50 Hz ac.
		The line is operated by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc which also manages the Montenvers Railway and many ski lifts in the Mont Blanc region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mont_Blanc_Tramway (340 words)

	Activity Holidays and Catered Chalet Accommodation in France
		In fact Mont Blanc is just 300 Km from the Mediterranean, and the climate is very pleasant for most of the year.
		As we are located in between the Mont Blanc massif, the Grand Massif and the Chaines des Aravis, the options for experienced climbers are numerous.
		The Mont Blanc region has a large number of cascades and torrents which are controlled canyoning sites suitable for different levels of expertise.
	www.ski-montblanc.com /ActivityHolidays.htm (1560 words)

	An Ascent of Mont Blanc
		The route skirts around the eastern slopes of Mont Blanc du Tacul before ascending onto the Col du Midi and finally the Cosmiques Refuge which is perched on a rock buttress at an altitude of 3613m.
		The first part of the route to Mont Blanc can be seen crossing the plateau before ascending the NW face.
		The route to Mont Blanc follows the Mur de la Cote to the left of the rock buttress before ascending the final 400 vertical metres to the summit.
	www.mountain-environment.com /montblanc.html (1375 words)

	The Tour of Mont Blanc (TMB)
		The Tour of Mont Blanc is a fairly demanding circular trek around the Mont Blanc massif.
		Once away from the nearby road construction at the entrance to the Mont Blanc tunnel, the route is very pleasant.
		Near the station of the Mont Blanc tramway, we enjoyed a lunch stop in the shade of one of the buildings.
	www.mountain-environment.com /tourmontblanc.html (3878 words)

	Mont Blanc - Chamonix - Mont Blanc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		All mont blanc route seem to be in a good condition.
		Tramway for the goutiere route is closed, but will open shortly when the high seasson is starting.
		Hevy snowfalls in the last days have killed five in the alps, where of 2 are hikers are missing close to the entrence of the mont blanc tunnel.
	www.mont-blanc.org.uk (1290 words)

	Welcome to Saint Gervais
		Chamonix, immediately at the foot of Mont Blanc (4810m), can be reached by car within 25-30 minutes and a visit by cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi (3804m high) near the summit of Mont Blanc is absolutely breathtaking.
		The mountains included in the lift pass are Mont d'Arbois (1833m), Mont Joux (1958m), Mont Joly (2525m), Rochebrune (1754m), Cote 2000 (2014m) and Jaillet (1757m).
		The 4810m summit of Mont Blanc rises on the communal territory of Saint Gervais.
	www.littleblackdog.co.uk /MONTBLANCSKIING/aroundstgervais.htm (610 words)

	Pardoes MontBlanc Page
		While it is true that in a typical season up to 100 climbers may be reported as having died on Mont Blanc, the figures quoted often refer to the massif as a whole, and this should also be seen in the context of literally thousands of attempted ascents each season.
		Nevertheless, Mont Blanc is indeed a killer, and deserves the full respect of the mountaineer, as well as appropriate training, acclimatization and fitness, if a safe and enjoyable tour is to be achieved.
		The Tramway du Mont Blanc, or TMB (not to be confused with the Tour du Mont Blanc, a rugged 200-km pedestrian circuit of the massif) provides an obvious saving of effort in the ascent by the Normal Route.
	www.pardoes.com /climbing/blanc.htm (2790 words)

	Mont Blanc - Climbing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Mont Blanc in the French Alps is the highest mountain in western Europe.
		Ascending the final slopes up to the shoulder of Mont Maudit is the crux of the route, with about one rope length of 50º snow and/or ice.
		If you want to organise your own trip and be advised by competent guides for either this ascent of Mont Blanc or the Tour of Mont Blanc then contact this organisation as they are the company that organise the guides in the Mont Blanc area.
	www.treklife.com /mont-blanc-climbing.html (1228 words)

	SummitPost - Mont Blanc GROUP -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Although Mont Blanc is not the highest mountain of Europe (the highest mountain of Europe is Elbrus in Kaukasus), it does not diminish the immense fame of the Mont Blanc Massif and its main summit.
		The Mont Blanc Massif is surrounded by some big valleys: The valley of the Arve in the Northwest, the Val Montjoie in the West, the Val Veni and the italian Val Ferret in the South and Southeast, and the swiss Val Ferret in the East.
		The Mont Blanc Massif is the most superb area of the Alps, not only because of its highest summit, but also especially because of its wilderness, the big rock- and ice-faces which fall down steeply.
	www.summitpost.org /show/mountain_link.pl/mountain_id/703 (3392 words)

	Massif du Mont Blanc - Wikimedia Commons
		Brezhoneg : Ar Mont Blanc (uhelder 4810 m) eo uhelañ menez an Alpoù.
		English: Mont Blanc (altitude 4810 m) is the highest mountain in the Alps.
		Mont Blanc and Dome du Gouter as seen from the north
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Mont_Blanc (341 words)

	Interactive Tour of Mont Blanc
		The first obsticle to overcome is the heavily crevassed flank on Mt Blanc du Tacul Mont Blanc.
		The unmistakeble snow cone of the summit of Mt Blanc.
		A useful helping hand on the way up and a saviour on the way down, the Tramway du Mont Blanc winds its way up the side of the Bionnassay Glacier to the Nid d'Aigle (The Eagles Nest) at 2372m.
	www.montblancguides.com /mbinter.htm (425 words)

	Mont Blanc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The location of the summit itself is a subject of controversy between some people of the two countries, and each tends to place it within its own boundaries on maps.
		In a convention between France and Kingdom of Sardinia, in Turin (1861), the border [1] was fixed on the highest point of Mont Blanc and this was the last official definition of this border, but often the French maps do not respect this solution.
		The most popular route to climb Mont Blanc is The Voie des Cristalliers, also known as Voie Royale.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mont_Blanc (2097 words)

	New Page 2
		From the end of the Mont Blanc tramway at the Nid d'Aigle 2372m, the route goes up to the Tete Rousse hut at 3167m.
		Whatever length of course, the most important ingredients for a comfortable and successful ascent of Mont Blanc - good acclimatisation to altitude, training and practice in crevasse rescue and movement on snow using ice-axe and crampons - they are covered.
		The huts are generally quieter, Chamonix and Mont Blanc is no more than 2 hours drive down the Rhone valley.
	www.mountainvision.co.uk /Mont_Blanc_2.htm (1033 words)

	Hiking
		Tourists and mountaineers will be pleased to hear that the Mont-Blanc tramway which runs from le Fayet at 584 meters to the nid d'aigle (Eagles Nest) situated at the foot of the Glacier de Bionnassay at 2372 meters reopened on the 1st of July.
		The Tramway had been closed during the spring for important work repair the track-bed and lay new rails.
		The refuge Vallot on the Mont Blanc is closed for refurbishment during the summer of 2006.
	pistehors.com /hiking (421 words)

	Mont-Blanc, France
		From Les Houches the climb takes 10-12 hrs, taking the cabin cableway to the Pavillon de Bellevue and the "Tramway du Mont-Blanc" to the Glacier de Bionnassay and continuing on foot to the Chalet-Hôtel de Tête-Rousse (3,167m/10,391ft; 2 hrs).
		The fantastic panorama which can be enjoyed from the summit rewards the effort of the climb.
		Of great importance to tourist traffic is the Mont Blanc road tunnel, constructed in 1958-1964.
	www.planetware.com /chamonix/mont-blanc-f-rh-mobl.htm (234 words)

	Mont Blanc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Due east from Annecy, and 60km south of Évian, looms Mont Blanc (4807m), western Europe's highest peak, right on the Italian border.
		Annecy is the easiest place to approach the mountain from, and, of the two road routes, the one east via the old ski resort of Megève is the more interesting.
		The two main approach roads to Mont Blanc come together at Le Fayet, a village just outside St-Gervais, where the tramway du Mont Blanc begins its 75-minute haul to the Nid d'Aigle, a vantage point on the northwest slope (€22 return).
	france-for-visitors.com /alps/mont-blanc/index.html (160 words)

	Ski Chamonix, Ski Argentière, Ski Chalet Holidays France
		The Chamonix Mont Blanc ski lifts, which extend over three areas, may be accessed by ski bus, car or SNCF train.
		This route combines sweeping bends on the vast slopes of the Pas de Chèvre, skiing on the Nant Blanc glacier, crossing the Mer de Glace and descending towards Chamonix through the forest.
		The Mont Blanc Region Ski Pass, covers all the Mont Blanc resorts featured on our Skiing and Snowboarding page, Courmayeur/Val Veny in Italy, and the shuttle bus in the Chamonix valley only.
	www.ski-montblanc.com /Skiing-ChamonixSkiAreas.htm (2296 words)

	Chamonix Experience: Mont Blanc course, a one week program
		The Chamonix valley is dominated by the white majestic dome of Mont Blanc, at 4,810m the highest mountain in western Europe.
		The slightly easier and more reliable option is via the Tramway du Mont Blanc to the Nid d'Aigle, then up the Aiguille du Gouter and the Bosse ridge.
		To achieve this we will be exploring the fantastic high mountain terrain of the Mont Blanc range, climbing lesser peaks, spending a night in a mountain hut to further the time spent at altitude.
	www.chamex.com /c_pub/en/summer/mont_blanc.php (559 words)

	Lake Annecy & Mont Blanc Express 2007 - Great Rail Journeys
		We enjoy gorgeous scenery as we edge ever closer to Mont Blanc, and arrive in one of the most dramatically picturesque locations in Europe.
		The tramway leaves Le Fayet, climbing through forests and meadows to the Nid d'Aigle at 7,782ft, where we take in the stunning views over the Bionassay Glacier.
		We bid farewell to Chamonix and head towards Lake Geneva by train on the narrow gauge Mont Blanc Express, defying the mountainous terrain on its way to Martigny, where we change to descend through Aigle and Montreux on our way to Lausanne.
	www.greatrail.com /holiday.asp?holiday=225 (850 words)

	Skiing holidays France with Mont Blanc Discovery
		Be original, take the Tramway du Mont Blanc from the centre of St. Gervais up to the Col du Voza and ski Les Houches.
		Your "Evasion Mont Blanc" ski pass can be pre-booked and paid for on the internet - please ask us for details.
		St Gervais Mont Blanc is a fabulous site for the rapidly growing sport of snowshoeing with many safe trails in and above the tree line.
	www.mont-blanc-discovery.com /skiing.aspx (605 words)

	Ski Independence - Saint Gervais Les Bains - Resorts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Built against the legendary Mont Blanc it is a town spread across the greatest difference in altitude in Europe, 850m -4810m.
		Situated in the heart of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area and only an hour from Geneva it is the perfect base for all levels of skier and boarder.
		The local ski area for Saint Gervais is Mont d'Arbois which is easily accessible by the Bettex cable car.
	www.ski-independence.co.uk /resorts/?resort_id=97 (567 words)

	Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc Tourist Office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Mont Blanc Tramway, the highest train in France
		Today, the Mont Blanc Tramway is one of the last rack & pinion trains in France although the locomotives are no longer steam powered.
		In summer, the Tramway takes you to the foot of the Bionnassay Glacier, the Nid d'Aigle, at an altitude of 2372 metres.
	www.st-gervais.net /montagne/tramway_uk.htm (111 words)

	Les Houches - Servoz - [ The Best of the Summer ]
		Les Houches and Servoz are known principally for its wonderful location in the Chamonix valley and for its village appearance.
		An important part of local tourism is generated by: the Merlet animal park; the classified natural site of 'Les Gorges de la Diosaz'; the immense network of footpaths and certain leisure attractions such as the Mont-Blanc Forest Adventure Park and the indoor climbing arena (one of the biggest in France).
		A combined ticket for the Prarion gondolas and the Mont-Blanc tramway allows you to descend from the summit of le Prarion down towards Saint Gervais and then take the tram back up to descend down into Les Houches by the Col de Voza.
	www.leshouches.com /uk/lemeilleurdelete.html (1883 words)

	Chalet Kiana - Activities, walking, tennis, adventure course, rock climbing
		Here there are 8 championship tennis courts, adventure courses, a rock climbing school, horse riding, donkey rides, archery, golf driving and mini-golf, with a bar and restaurant overlooking a small swimming and boating lake.
		Days out to Chamonix, Annecy, the Mont Blanc Tramway and the breathtaking Aiguille du Midi cable car are all within easy reach of the village by car.
		The village lies at the heart of a renowned walking area and the chalet itself is very close to the famous GR5 and Tour de Mont Blanc routes.
	www.chaletkiana.com /summer.php (474 words)

	CHAMONIX - TRAMWAY DU MONT-BLANC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		From the Fayet or Saint Gervais, crossing the Col de Voza and Bellevue, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc carries you to the Nid d'Aigle at 2372 m : a beautiful viewpoint over the Bionnassay glacier.
		• Mountaineering : from Nid d'Aigle, departure for Mont Blanc ascent by the normal route.
		This timetable is kept up to date by the Chamonix Tourist Office, based on information provided by the different skilift establishments.
	montagne.chamonix.com /TmbPre.php?ling=En (269 words)

	St Gervais mont Blanc ski and summer resort - holiday accommodation for rent, or investment apartments for sale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		the ski ststion Bettex, just 10 mins from St Gervais by the fast telecabine and its links directly to the heart of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski domaine, which includes the Megeve and Columboux ski areas.
		The Mont Blanc Tramway: lets you walk between Bellevue, Col de Voza and Bionnassay.
		Properties for Sale are newly built in the traditional style of St Gervais and to luxury specifications. They are situated in prime position, within 5 minutes walk of the centre of St Gervais, yet directly opposite the telecabine to Bettex and thusto the centre of the Evasion mont Blanc ski area, and have stupendous views.
	www.holidayinthealps.homestead.com /StGer.html (473 words)

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