On the road to Chamonix

We followed the highway that goes to Turin and Milan. It is about 200 mi to Milan by car via the Mont Blanc tunnel fron Annecy - about 40 mi shorter to Chamonix. That should be quite a drive.

Oh my gosh - look at those mountains!

June 2nd 2019
Another traveling day - and finally we are in the French Alps. Comfortable, quiet bus trip took about 1 1/2 hrs with great views the entire way. Only one stop in a small town. Lush green countryside - very neat and clean with very modern roadways and a number of tolls. The mountains began to surround us as we left Annecy and continued to grow on each side of the valley. Shortly before we reached C ... read more

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