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Unusual Attractions in Chamonix

Chamonix, France

Lac Blanc

An icy lake tucked among jaw-dropping alpine panoramas.

Chamonix, France

Argentière Glacier

Trek up this glacier before it disappears.

Chamonix, France

Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway Support

Unable to build support structures on glaciers, the engineers for this tramway were forced to design a unique system.

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Martigny, Switzerland

Barryland

Enormous, fluffy dogs frolic around this museum dedicated to a legendary St. Bernard.

15 miles from Chamonix

Evionnaz, Switzerland

Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth

World's largest permanent maze made of 18,000 conifers.

19 miles from Chamonix

Saint-Maurice, Switzerland

Abbey St. Maurice d'Agaune

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.

21 miles from Chamonix

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