Mont Blanc: Europe's Alpine Giant

Mont Blanc is Europe’s highest mountain outside the Caucasus.

Mont Blanc stands on the border between France and Italy.

The Mont Blanc massif spreads across France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Outdoor sports include hiking, climbing, skiing, and snowboarding here.

The Goûter Route to Mont Blanc’s summit usually takes two days.

Mont Blanc’s summit height varies due to its thick ice dome.

Scientists measured Mont Blanc as 4,807.40 meters high in 2002.

In 2013, Mont Blanc’s height was recorded at 4,810.02 meters.

Mont Blanc’s summit lies on the watershed between French and Italian valleys.

Nearby towns include Chamonix and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in France.

The Mont Blanc tunnel runs 11,611 meters beneath the mountain.

Mont Blanc’s core is granite formed in the late Palaeozoic period.

Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard made the first recorded ascent.

From Mont Blanc’s summit, distant mountain ranges are visible on clear days.