On the road to Chamonix

Zigzagging Our way to Chamonix

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June 15th 2015
Monday 15 June 2015 After a fabulous visit to the old town of Annecy yesterday today's plan was a trip to Chamonix. Everyone we had talked to about this trip said it was a "must do". All we needed was a fine day. We are currently in a pattern of thunderstorms and one was expected in the afternoon. So with some excitement, and a bit of luck there would be no rain, we headed off. There are a f ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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