Edge of Glacier du Tour

Alps Mountaineering

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August 10th 2008
Mont Blanc Massif The first part of my trip home to live in Australia for a while was an adventure into the French and Swiss Alps to go moutaineeing with Brad, Brendo and Macca. After flying into Geneva we were picked up in the 'Nightfire' (Macca's mobiler ice-cream van for his six month European holiday). The next day after final organisation in Chamonix we headed up to Le Tour an ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Hautes-Alpes

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more