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Tag: Mer de Glace

Aerial Adventures · Chamonix, Haute-Savoie

On the Edge of Europe: A Day in the Sky at Aiguille du Midi

In less than an hour from Chamonix you can be standing on granite at 3,842 m, staring at Mont Blanc and the Mer de Glace. This is the practical, high-altitude day trip that gives access to alpine panoramas, glacier walks and old-school mountain transport.

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Climbing Mountaineering · Chamonix, Haute-Savoie

Under the White Roof: Experiencing Mont Blanc Beyond the Summit

Mont Blanc is more than a summit—it's a landscape of experiences. From paragliding over glacier-carved valleys to multi-day ascents on the Goûter route, here’s how to meet the massif on your terms: safe, prepared, and fully awake to what the mountains give.

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