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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mont_Blanc_massifMont Blanc massif - Wikipedia

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   The Mont Blanc massif (French: Massif du Mont-Blanc; Italian: Massiccio del Monte Bianco) is a mountain range in the Alps, located mostly in France and Italy, but also straddling Switzerland at its northeastern end. It contains eleven major independent summits, each over 4,000 metres (13,123 ft) in height.

2. atlasmontblanc.org › en › massif-mont-blancThe Mont-Blanc massif | ATLAS Mont-Blanc

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   The race to the summit certainly has its limits, even in Europe’s highest massif. The Mont Blanc massif is characterised by an impressive elevation gain (spanning 4,300 metres from its lowest to highest point), but also a relatively small surface area, stretching a mere 38km2.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mont_BlancMont Blanc - Wikipedia

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   It gives its name to the Mont Blanc massif, which straddles parts of France, Italy and Switzerland. Mont Blanc's summit lies on the watershed line between the valleys of Ferret and Veny in Italy , and the valleys of Montjoie, and Arve in France .

5. www.britannica.com › place › Mont-Blanc-mountain-EuropeMont Blanc | Alps, France, Italy | Britannica

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   May 13, 2024 · Mont Blanc, mountain massif and highest peak (15,771 feet [4,807 metres]) in Europe. Located in the Alps, the massif lies along the French-Italian border and reaches into Switzerland.

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6. www.earthtrekkers.com › aiguille-du-midi-panoramicAiguille du Midi + Panoramic Mont-Blanc: The Ultimate Guide

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   Feb 3, 2024 · On the roughly 5-minute ride to Aiguille du Midi, you will gaze across the Mont Blanc massif and get a closer view of Glacier des Bossons flowing down Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc from the cable car. Once at Aiguille du Midi, you will step out into the much chillier mountain air.

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7. frenchmoments.eu › mont-blancDiscover Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak - French Moments

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   Mar 6, 2024 · What to see around Mont-Blanc. The Mont-Blanc massif is a tourist hotspot with many sites to explore. Here are a few suggestions (French-side only!): The town of Chamonix Mont-Blanc from the town centre of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc © French Moments. The resort town of Chamonix lies at the foot of Mont-Blanc. It offers various outdoor activities ...

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   How high is the Mont Blanc massif?

   • The Mont Blanc massif includes eleven independent and six subsidiary summits over 4,000 metres (13,123 ft) in height. These (including Mont Blanc) are shared between Italy and France only, the highest in Switzerland being the Aiguille d'Argentière.

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   Is Mont Blanc a mountain?

   • Mont Blanc is the second most renowned mountain after Mount Elbrus, and the eleventh most prominent mountain peak in the world. The series or cluster of mountains—termed massif—extends along the French—Italian border, reaching Switzerland. The massif is part of a larger range referred to as the Gaian Alps, south of the massif.

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   How big is Mont Blanc?

   • Glaciers cover 170 square kilometers (66 square miles) of the massif whereby 110 km2 of which are situated in France. An ice cap covers the summit of Mont Blanc, and its thickness varies from year to year. The geology of Mont Blanc is a product of the complex geology of the Alps.

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   Why is the Mont Blanc massif important?

   • The Mont Blanc massif has provided numerous opportunities for academic research, dating back to the very first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786 during which Michel Paccard carried scientific equipment to confirm it as the highest summit.

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   How long has the Mont Blanc massif been inhabited?

   • The region in which the Mont Blanc massif is located has been occupied by humans for at least 70,000 years, although, as now—and because of the great height and glaciated nature of the mountains—only the lower parts of the valleys around its perimeter would have been inhabited or used as routes of communication.

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   What is the altitude gradient of Mont-Blanc massif?

   • In other words, an altitude gradient of 4,300 metres is attained across a horizontal distance of approximately 20km. The steep incline of the Mont-Blanc massif, with its very abrupt slopes, means a significant reduction of surface area towards the summit.

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9. www.worldatlas.com › mountains › mont-blancMont Blanc - WorldAtlas

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   Sep 14, 2021 · Mont Blanc, French for “white mountain”, is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, reaching a staggering 4,808.7 m (15,777 ft) altitude above sea level. Mont Blanc is the second most renowned mountain after Mount Elbrus, and the eleventh most prominent mountain peak in the world.