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In addition to its riches of cultural sights, the Western european Alps give a wider range of outdoor entertainment than another similarly measured region on the planet. Adventurers of most ages hike hut-to-hut on multi-day treks, skiers slip year-round on glacial slopes, and Weekend walkers stroll forested paths. Bikers loop icy blue lakes, and mountaineers range up waterfalls and down canyon cliffs. Europeans treasure their wilderness areas, and nothing way more than the pristine forests of the Alps. Modern adventurers run the gamut from wealthy to poor, young to old, and indigenous to transient foreigner. So take a look around. That bus driver... This tour guide... Your hotel concierge... They could just be showing you the European countries they think you want to see. Take the time to ask the way they spend their own free time - odds are that every will spend each day outdoors this weekend. Want to know where they go? Soaring to Europe's loftiest heights, the majestic Mont Blanc nestles in eastern France, anchoring the s between France, the southwestern nook of Switzerland, and the northwestern nook of Italy. The hill provides a focal point for adventurers in every three countries. Although other Alpine areas in France certainly merit consideration, Chamonix is by far the most convenient for an instant introduction to the French Alps. The cheerful old town perceives a reliable, year-round stream of sporting travelers who come to enjoy its legendary mountaineering obstacles and skiing terrain. The vacation resort of Courmayeur, Italy, lays at the opposite end of the Mont Blanc Tunnel, and the Valais region of Switzerland nestles just over the Col des Montes forward. The region's great riches of natural sights and cultural variety make it an outstanding option for an instant, looping tour of the Alps. This guide lets you know all about the things to do in the region, the hikes, strolls and bike paths, where to stay and eat, what to see and do.
