Chamonix

I think we have finally found a place that is more beautiful than Canmore.  Chamonix, france is just absolutely stunning.  It would almost be like if a town existed in the Columbia icefield.  Mont Blanc is the famous backdrop here and we got to see it in all its glory today!

We left Tuscany pretty early this morning as we had a 4.5 hours drive.  We probably went through 50 tunnels today.  It seemed like we spent more time in the dark of the tunnels than driving in the road!  Just before entering into France and chamonix area, we were met by the tunnel of all tunnels.  The Mont Blanc tunnel is about 12km and runs basically through the mountain connecting Italy to France.  We were also greeted by a 47€ toll to travel through the darn thing.  When you enter they give you an instruction sheet which we thought was overkill, but I just googled the tunnel and was reading about the disaster in there in 1999 so I can understand why they give it to you.

We spent the afternoon doing Laundry and perusing the beautiful town if chamonix.  We even found a Canadian owned brewpub with Toronto maple leaf jersey where we had some dinner.  Tomorrow we will be here as well and we are doing a hike called Lac Blanc.  This looks like a mecca for hiking, but it's not quite the season yet!  We will be gaining a bit of elevation but nothing crazy.  Hopefully the weather cooperates for us. Our accommodations are amazing, we have a full walkout suite in a beautiful chalet. Don't worry, we aren't suffering!!  This photo is taken from inside looking out but doesn't do it justice!!

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