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Chamonix
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At the foot of Mont Blanc (Europe's highest summit), the town is the starting point for hikers, skiers, and mountaineers looking to explore the massif. It's also where the Aiguille du Midi cable car departs.
Overview of Chamonix
At the foot of Mont Blanc (Europe's highest summit), the town is the starting point for hikers, skiers, and mountaineers looking to explore the massif. It's also where the Aiguille du Midi cable car departs.
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- Population: 8,997 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 116.53 km².
- Altitude: from 995 to 4,809 m.
- Website: https://www.chamonix.com