A mouth watering berry tart is typical of the some of the summer fare offered by refuges along the Tour De Mont Blanc.
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Berry Tart!
Ibex, Tour de Mont Blanc
The legendary mountain goat can often be seen on the paths along the Grand Balcon and the approachs to Lac Blanc. They favour the high terrain above the snow line and are excellent climbers. In breeding season you may see males battling one another with their long horns. Once extinct in these parts after being…
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Refuge at Lac Blanc
The Lac Blanc refuge offers a superb terrace for sitting and enjoying the incredible views across to the Mont Blanc massif. On a clear day you will see the Mer De Galce,the spires of the Aiguilles and Mont Blanc. Not to mention overlooking Lac Blanc itself.
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Lac Blanc, Tour De Mont Blanc
Lac Blanc and the refuge which lies at 2352m is well worth the detour. A beautiful shade of aquamarine blue is it is one of the most recognizable landmarks of the tour de Mont Blanc and attracts many day hikers from Chamonix who take the cable car up to Flegere.
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