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Charmonix Photographs

In much the same was as Zermatt is the resort people go to in order to view the world famous Matterhorn, Charmonix is the resort jet setters go to at the foot of Mount Blanc, the highest peek in France. Therefore like Zermatt, everything in Charmonix is dedicated to Mount Blanc. Charmonix is a nice resort town. There are numerous squares with outdoor cafes (note, it has rained both times I have visited Charmonix). Of course all the squares are situated to give you a view of Mount Blanc. The buildings are both grand and elegant, again catering for the Jet Set. I found Charmonix to be quite a pleasant town to stroll through.

Of course, the reason to go to Charmonix is to see Mount Blanc. It is quite an impressive mountain. From atop Klein Matterhorn in Switzerland, Mount Blanc stands out among the alpine peeks. On a clear day Mount Blanc stands out and towers over all that is around it. It is defiantly worth a trek, in good weather.

Alas, both times I have been to Charmonix, it has been overcast. Fortunately, the person whom I was staying with (Thank you Jery) knew of an overcast day option. That is to take a rack-n-pinion train up to Montenvers-Mer de Glace. Montenvers-Mer de glace is a glacier that you can hike down to and tour an ice grotto dug into the glacier. The train ride offers nice views of the valley and the glacier itself it impressive and beautiful. The old hotel offers a great meal for a decent price so you can have an elegant lunch after hiking around the glacier.

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Mount Blanc Photos	Charmonix Photographs
Matterhorn and Mt. Blanc	Train Station	Hotel
Closeup of Mt. Blanc from the Matterhorn	English Church	Restaurant (look at the shutters)
Wide Angle View	Boutique	River through town
Mt. Blanc behind clouds	First to climb	Cafe
Another overcast view	Another early explorer	Mill on Rue de Mill
Mt. Blanc from Switzerland	Mill bridge	Main Church
Clouds over Mt. Blanc	Train to Montenvers-Mer de Glace	Montenvers-Mer de Glace
Mt. Blanc above the Alps	Montenvers-Mer Glacier	Another Glacier Shot
Mt Blanc...I think	Trail down to Glacier	le Glace
Another shot from the plane	Hotel/Restaurant	Lunch!!!!
Closeup of Mt. Blanc

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