Browsing the "Chamonix" Tag
The 5 Best Hikes in Chamonix
3 August 2019 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Ah, Chamonix... the simple evocation of the name of the most famous city in the Alps awakens in each of us a palette of varied representations. The Olympic Games, skiing, hiking, Mont Blanc, mountaineering, climbing... It's not really my habit to publish blog articles,
Chamonix, Montenvers, Balcon Nord, and Lac Bleu
28 July 2007 | by Pierre-Alexandre
During a stay in Haute-Savoie, an excursion to the Balcon Nord is undoubtedly the one that will leave the most unforgettable memories. The outing takes places in a magical setting in the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif, and goes from the Mer de Glace to
Albert 1er Refuge
17 September 2006 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Albert 1er Refuge undoubtedly is the only high mountain shelter accessible with children as the ski lifts of Col de Balme considerably reduce the elevation gain. The situation of the shelter perched above the Glacier du Tour, in front of Aiguille du Chardonnet and Aiguille du Tour offers
