The Col du Galibier is a great mountain pass, in the heart of the French Alps and a usual suspect for the Tour du France. What’s so special?
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Categorie: Areas
Hiking in the “vallee des Glaciers”: Les Chapieux
Les Chapieux is an important stop for most hikers during the Tour du Mont Blanc. But it is also an accessible place for day-hikes and campers.
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Tour de Mischabel-Monte Rosa
Hiking around the biggest mountains of Switzerland: Tour de Mischabel- Monte Rosa!
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Dom de Mischabel (4545 meter)
Mischabel means “pitchfork” in the local dialect and this refers to the three prongs of the pitchfork: the Täschhorn, Dom and Lenzspitze. All three are on the same level.
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Dufourspitze
Dufourspitze is the highest mountain of Switzerland, with a spectacular east-wall.
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Monte Rosa Range
On the far south of Switzerland, bordering with Italy, we can find the Monte Rosa-group or range. It is often referred to as being just one mountain. However, it is […]
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Mont Blanc – highest mountain in the Alps and France
High above picturesque Chamonix towers the highest mountain in the Alps: Mont Blanc. From the valley floor at 1000 meters, it is over 3800 meters to the summit. This elevation […]
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Mont Blanc Tunnel – cost 2022
The fastest way to get from large parts of the French Alps into Italy is through the Mont Blanc Tunnel. But it isn’t cheap. What does it actually cost?
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Chamonix – Mont Blanc
Facts» Located: Haute Savoie, France » Number of inhabitants: 10,000» Altitude: 1034m (city center)» Special features: In good weather in high season, Chamonix attracts 100,000 visitors a day Chamonix Valley […]
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Matterhorn – Most beautiful mountain of Switzerland
Facts »Located: Valais, Switzerland / Valle d’Aosta, Italy»Height: 4478 meters»First climbed by: M. Croz, F. Douglas, D.R. Hadow, C. Hudson, P. Taugwalder (Sr. & Jr.), E. Whymper»Year: July 14, 1865 […]
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