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Photography Gallery: Mont Blanc

In July 2019 a friend and I headed for some hiking in the Alps around Chamonix, France. The area is beautiful and busy summer destination for people from all over the world looking to see the highest point in Europe. There are more words and photos in the post 10 Days in the Alps.

Geneva is a beautiful city full of narrow, interesting streets. — Rue du Perron, Geneva

Bikes are everywhere on the streets of Geneva. — Train station bike parking

There are incredible view in every direction when you hike uphill. — View of Mont Blanc from the hills of Les Houches

The weather was warm and sunny in the mountains, perfect for the flowers to explode in colour. — Wildflowers in full bloom

In Chamonix you're always surrounded by view of the Alps. — Mountain views

The view from the Italian side is more rocky and rugged. — Jagged peaks

The Val Veny hike allowed us to get up good and high to play in the snow. — Up high

Even up high there's a cozy cabin to get lunch if you're too lazy to pack your own. — Mountain refuge

In Aosta, Roman walls join up with more modern building providing an interesting contrast. — Ancient meets new

The cryptoporticus of Aosta was an interesting place, cool and quiet. — Below the Roman city

The narrow streets of this small Italian mountain town are perfect for exploring. — Narrow streets of Courmayeur

The stone roofs of the region are a beautiful tradition, especially with the high peaks in the background! — Rooftops of Courmayeur

The deep blue skies and rocky mountains were in perfect contrast to the deep green valleys. — Green valleys

A perfect spot to stop for lunch and ponder the downhill scramble to get back to Courmayeur. — A stop for lunch with a view

It's no wonder the cheese is so good when the cows have this kind of view to enjoy! — Lucky cows with a view

At Col de Balme a chance to cross over and eat lunch in a different country before heading back down the mountain. — On the border