Hiking to the Argentière Glacier is a great hike to do if you are looking for an easy excursion with beautiful views of the French Alps. The trail leads to an active glacier, where you can stand in front its frigid wall and listen for chunks of ice breaking off in the summer sun. A cable car whisks hikers up …
Aiguille du Midi + Panoramic Mont-Blanc: The Ultimate Guide
One of the best things to do in Chamonix, France is to ride the cable car to Aiguille du Midi. Once here, visit the viewpoints and exhibits at the mountain station, or continue the journey by riding the Panoramic Mont-Blanc to Italy. We have ridden cable cars to many mountain peaks in Europe and this is one of the best. …
How to Hike to Lac Blanc, Chamonix (Photos, Stats & Map)
There are several reasons why the hike to Lac Blanc is one of the best in Chamonix. For one thing, this alpine lake is beautiful. A series of gondolas and cable cars lop off the first big climb, making this hike doable for most ages and ability levels. But one of the best reasons to do this hike is for …