Online dictionary of France travel and tourism: mountain

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Aiguille du Midi

French words: Aiguille du Midi , L'Aiguille du Midi
alternative words: L'Aiguille du Midi
keywords: alps , mountain , tourist resort
related topics: Mont Blanc , Chamonix
related web sites: http://www.aiguilledumidi.net , http://www.compagniedumontblanc.fr
explanation: 3842m high, Aiguille du Midi has become an ideal place to observe Mont Blanc since the opening of a ropeway from Chamonix in 1955. In fact, this ropeway is the second generation. Beginning in 1910, the initial project was given up in 1950 due to technical difficulties and 2 World Wars without reaching the summit. From there, in summer, you can reach the Italian side via Helbronner cablebox over Glacier de Geant, while in winter, you can downhill White Vallee by ski. Aiguille du Midi means "Southern needle".

Meije

French words: La Meije
alternative words: La Meije, Mount Meije
keywords: alps , mountain , tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.lagrave-lameije.com , http://www.la-grave.com
explanation: Located in the South Alps in Massif of Ecrin, Mount Meije with 3,984m high is one of the European peaks fallen lately. It was reached first in 1877 by the party of Emmanuel Boileau de Castelneu and Pierre Gaspard and son by ascending vertically from the base while the route which follows the serrated edges from west was defeated in 1891. The starting point has become the second highest ski resort in France (Deux Alpes). You can admire the majestic peak of Meije from Grave village across the Romanche valley.

Mont Blanc

French words: Mont Blanc
alternative words: Monte Bianco, Montblanc
keywords: alps , mountain
related topics: Aiguille du Midi , Chamonix
related web sites: http://www.webcam-montblanc.com , http://www.chamonix.com , http://www.montblanc.to , http://www.st-gervais.net
explanation: Located between Chamonix in France and Courmayeur of Aosta valley in Italy, Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Western Europe. Its height varies between 4807m and 4810m due to a snow dome covering the top. There exists still a boarder dispute between France and Italy on the belonging of the summit. Jacques Balmat and Michel Piccard first reached the peak of Mont Blanc in 1786. Now, thanks to the ropeway of Aiguille du Midi or Mont Blanc tramway from St Gervais, you can reach more quickly the summit.

Sainte Victoire

French words: Sainte Victoire , Montagne Sainte Victoire , Montagne de la Victoire
alternative words: Mount Saint Victory
keywords: mountain , southern france
related topics: Aix-en-Provence
related web sites: http://www.amisdesaintevictoire.asso.fr , http://perso.wanadoo.fr/art-deco.france/cezanne.htm
explanation: Raised in east of Aix-en-Provence, Sainte Victoire is not only the favorite mountain of its inhabitants but also famous artistes such as Cezanne and Picasso. In fact, Paul Cezanne realized between 1882-1887 several pictures on Sainte Victoire while Pablo Picasso settled his atelier between 1959-1962 at the Vauvenargues castle on the northern slope. You can reach the peak of "Croix de Provence", 945m high, in 3h on foot from the parking of Vauvenargues. Since the great fire of 1989, its access is restricted.

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