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White Water sports such as Rafting,
Canyoning, Kayaking and Hydrospeed are all popular. Local lakes are
excellent for Windsurfing and Swimming. Whether in lakes, rivers or
gorges it's like being in a huge amusement park: sliding around in the
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 Chamonix is at the heart of
Western Europe in the french Alps, very close to Mt. Dolent where the
french, swiss and italian borders meet. The Chamonix Valley is
approximately 20 kilometers and nestled between the towering Mont-Blanc
range to the south and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains to the north.The
birthplace of mountaineering over 200 years ago, Chamonix is still
considered the ultimate place to be for all those who share a love of
nature and the mountains. A world capital for outdoor activities:
mountaineering, hiking, climbing, biking paragliding, plus all the
winter activities!. The valley and neighbouring mountains are a
wonderful natural resource. Discover the protected plant and animal life
(Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve), and the amazing glaciers. From higher
up, experience some of the world´s most stunning alpine views for real.
This is beautiful walking country with clear,
clean air, dark pine forests, gleaming glaciers
and soaring rocky peaks. Experience wonderful
one-day walks, using a cable car In the
Aiguilles Rouges, around Le Tour or in the
shadow of the Chamonix Aiguilles. Explore the
forests in the valleys or trek higher through
alpine pastures or in the rocky mountains. |
