Trip to Chamonix: A Real Pilgrimage in The Alps
At the crossroads of Europe, the Alps display their treasures: breathtaking panoramas, sometimes shaped by the marvelous Lac Blanc and glaciers with names as eternal as their snow – Glacier du Tour, Glacier d'Argentière, Glacier des Grands Montets, Mer de Glace, Glacier des Bossons or Taconnaz — sometimes by the summits of the mountains, whose names make mountaineers the world over dream: the Drus, the Grandes Jorrasses, the Aiguille du Midi, the Aiguille green and, of course, the majestic Mont Blanc, which, like a conductor, seems to give the measure to this breathtaking ensemble of beauty forming the heart of the Chamonix valley. In this incredible setting, where the majesty of nature leads to the mystical, many activities are organized, summer and winter, a bit magical!
The Chamonix valley: a magical kingdom
In the sculptural valley of Chamonix, the mind is irresistibly carried away in dizzying dreams that draw their inspiration from the contemplation of Mont Blanc, considered the roof of Europe and culminating at 4,810 meters. Armed with its power, adorned with a large snowpack favored by extreme climatic conditions, Mont Blanc discovers the various possible routes, starting from the Morgane Hotel Chamonix, to set off to conquer its summit, reached for the first time by the crystal maker Jacques Balmat in 1786. This extraordinary feat marks the beginnings of mountaineering in Chamonix and the undeniable enthusiasm for Mont Blanc, a mountain then considered cursed and populated by the popular imagination. fairies, but also beings as invisible as they are hostile: legends that you never tire of during a trip to Chamonix.
Mythical ice giants
If during the ascent of the Mount, one encounters very little flora - apart from mosses, lichens or the pretty buttercup of the glaciers observable up to 4000 m altitude -, but above all no animal to stain its immaculate whiteness, all you have to do is raise your gaze to the sky to follow the ballet of magnificent yellow-billed choughs, alpine snow-flies and other birds that draw harmonious arabesques in the azure of the Chamonix valley. Few are those whose eyes are sated with the magical vision offered at the top of the mythical giant. Indeed, if we take the time to detail the mountain range of the Alps, we discover a succession of glaciers, including the Dent du Géant and the Mer de Glace which, during the greatest ice age in France, ran over 200 km to the gates of Lyon. The gaze also lingers on many needles, the best known of them being the famous Aiguille du Midi, accessible by cable car from Chamonix. In addition to the exceptional view it offers over the whole of the Alps, its new attraction is already being emulated. Indeed, it is possible, during a stay in Chamonix, to take a step into the void thanks to a glass box suspended at more than 1000 meters: thrills guaranteed! Discover other travel destinations with Leshistoiresdelea.fr.
Enchanting dreams along the water
But, during our trip to Chamonix, the valley has not finished delivering all its joy and splendor. To be convinced, all you have to do is leave the elegant and welcoming Morgane Chamonix hotel, located in the heart of the resort, to be convinced. Indeed, the famous valley of the Alps is adorned with a sumptuous green mantle as soon as spring comes to give free rein to the imagination of its torrents and waterfalls which descend its curves in a joyful crash. And, from time to time, in this setting worthy of the greatest Celtic legends, various lakes stand out until the eye finally sees the contours of the magnificent Lac Blanc watched over by the Mont. Here and there graze ibexes which are easily approached. All you have to do is sit down to contemplate with your heart this generous nature which reveals its divine finery...
