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New adventure video showcases Mont Blanc

A new video featuring some of the world's best climbers, runners and skiers is promoting the spectacular terrain & adventures of the Mont Blanc region. Watch this video to get really inspired  by what's on offer in the world capital of adventure with presenters in both English and French (sub-titled). You'll be itching to get out…
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Tour De France returns to Mont Blanc

The World's most famous race returns to the Mont Blanc region in 2016. One of the stages will finish at Saint-Gervaix Mont Blanc which is close to Chamonix town, further down the valley.  The Alps stages of the race will take place from the 20-22 July so if you're keen to see the action then arrange…
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New Mont Blanc Skyway is a hit

The newly opened Mont Blanc Skyway cable car in Courmayeur on the Italian side of the TMB is proving to be a huge drawcard for visitors, winter & summer. The futuristic cablecar  rotates to give 360 views during it's speedy ascent; covering 7,200 feet of total climb in just nine minutes.Skyway ‘eco’ cable cars consists…
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Chamonix: Le Labo has a new rock climbing attraction

'Le Labo' is located in Les Houches (Coupeau) in the in the Chamonix Valley and is a great new rock climbing and cragging spot. The climbs are relatively short (18/30m), overhanging and they require stamina. The routes (and who the route was bloted by): 1- L'ère du vide , 6b+, Philippe Collet 2- Ultime la…
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