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Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Average elevation: 3,133 ft

Average elevation: 1,739 ft

Average elevation: 3,822 ft

Les Houches, located 6 kilometres from Chamonix, is a ski resort with a domain which extends from an altitude of 950 metres up to 1900 metres. Long descents through tree-lined slopes are combined with impressive views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix valley.

Average elevation: 5,669 ft

Average elevation: 4,751 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

A traditional market town in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is dominated by chalets spread across a river gorge, bordered by partially wooded slopes allowing skiing in poor weather conditions. Situated at an altitude of 1000 m, it is one of the most northerly of the French Alpine resorts, and…

Average elevation: 4,577 ft

Average elevation: 4,918 ft

Average elevation: 2,254 ft

Average elevation: 3,701 ft

The inhabitants are called (in French) the "Jovanétiens". The commune is spread over 40.2 km2 (15.5 sq mi) and has 1,558 inhabitants (2019), 6,900 beds for tourists, 464 main residences, and 1,358 secondary residences. The population density is 39 inhabitants/km2 (2019). Saint-Jean-d'Aulps is surrounded by…

Average elevation: 4,318 ft

Average elevation: 4,390 ft

Average elevation: 4,462 ft

The area of the town ranges in altitude from 728 to 3,098 metres (2,388 to 10,164 ft); three-quarters of its area (9,200 hectares out of 11,200 total) are part of a natural reserve and completely uninhabited.

Average elevation: 5,827 ft

Average elevation: 4,278 ft

Average elevation: 1,480 ft

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The main railway station for Saint-Gervais is the Gare de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet. The Mont Blanc Tramway departs from the forecourt of Le Fayet station and reaches the Nid d'Aigle station at the Bionnassay glacier at an altitude of 2,372 m (7,782 ft). The Saint-Gervais–Vallorcine railway, a metre…

Average elevation: 5,213 ft

Average elevation: 3,868 ft

The area of the town ranges in altitude from 728 to 3,098 metres (2,388 to 10,164 ft); three-quarters of its area (9,200 hectares out of 11,200 total) are part of a natural reserve and completely uninhabited.

Average elevation: 5,827 ft

Average elevation: 1,401 ft

Average elevation: 2,349 ft

Average elevation: 3,822 ft

Average elevation: 1,342 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Average elevation: 2,011 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Les Houches, located 6 kilometres from Chamonix, is a ski resort with a domain which extends from an altitude of 950 metres up to 1900 metres. Long descents through tree-lined slopes are combined with impressive views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Chamonix valley.

Average elevation: 5,669 ft

Average elevation: 4,518 ft

Average elevation: 3,245 ft

Mieussy has its own high-altitude ski resort, Sommand, starting at 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) and with 60 kilometres (37 mi) of downhill runs suitable for all levels. This is integrated over and around the surrounding mountains to the neighboring ski resort of Praz de Lys.

Average elevation: 3,668 ft

Average elevation: 1,795 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

In 1900 the snout of the glacier was still reaching down into the valley bottom at an altitude of 1,050 metres above sea level. By 1980 the snout only reached down to about 1,200 metres, and by 2008 it had melted backwards even further backwards, ended at around 1,400 metres, albeit still well below the…

Average elevation: 10,295 ft

Average elevation: 3,156 ft

Average elevation: 3,622 ft

Average elevation: 2,802 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) despite its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but temperatures most often stay in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft

Average elevation: 4,518 ft

Average elevation: 6,401 ft

The glacier lies above the Chamonix valley. The pressure within the ice is known to reach at least 30 atmospheres. The Mer de Glace can be considered as originating at an elevation of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft), just north of the Aiguille du Tacul, where it is formed by the confluence of the Glacier de Leschaux…

Average elevation: 7,621 ft

Average elevation: 2,608 ft

Average elevation: 2,792 ft

Average elevation: 3,701 ft

Average elevation: 4,751 ft

Average elevation: 2,792 ft

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Average elevation: 4,918 ft

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Average elevation: 2,349 ft

Average elevation: 1,745 ft

Average elevation: 2,329 ft

Average elevation: 4,518 ft

The main railway station for Saint-Gervais is the Gare de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet. The Mont Blanc Tramway departs from the forecourt of Le Fayet station and reaches the Nid d'Aigle station at the Bionnassay glacier at an altitude of 2,372 m (7,782 ft). The Saint-Gervais–Vallorcine railway, a metre…

Average elevation: 5,213 ft

Average elevation: 1,978 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Mieussy has its own high-altitude ski resort, Sommand, starting at 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) and with 60 kilometres (37 mi) of downhill runs suitable for all levels. This is integrated over and around the surrounding mountains to the neighboring ski resort of Praz de Lys.

Average elevation: 3,668 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

A traditional market town in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Morzine is dominated by chalets spread across a river gorge, bordered by partially wooded slopes allowing skiing in poor weather conditions. Situated at an altitude of about 1,000 m, it is one of the most northerly of the French Alpine resorts,…

Average elevation: 4,577 ft

Average elevation: 2,572 ft

In 2015 Sallanches hospital announced that, as part of the government's "groupements hospitaliers de territoire" policy, it would develop a specialist accident department to research and develop mountain-related emergency medicine, because of its proximity to, and past experience of, dealing with accidents…

Average elevation: 4,249 ft

Average elevation: 7,710 ft

Average elevation: 4,751 ft

Average elevation: 3,232 ft

Average elevation: 2,966 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) despite its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but temperatures most often stay in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft

Average elevation: 4,505 ft

Average elevation: 2,287 ft

Average elevation: 1,480 ft

Average elevation: 1,604 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Due to its elevation, Chamonix has a humid continental climate (Dfb, according to the Köppen climate classification), with an average annual precipitation of 1,280 mm (50 in). Summers are mild and winters are cold and snowy.

Average elevation: 7,267 ft

Average elevation: 2,011 ft

Average elevation: 4,350 ft

Average elevation: 7,090 ft

Average elevation: 2,136 ft

Average elevation: 3,809 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) despite its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but temperatures most often stay in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft

Average elevation: 3,091 ft

Average elevation: 2,411 ft

Average elevation: 3,786 ft

Average elevation: 2,234 ft

Average elevation: 2,717 ft

Rumilly has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) in spite of its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but most often stays in the…

Average elevation: 1,378 ft

Average elevation: 2,129 ft

Average elevation: 1,827 ft

Average elevation: 3,054 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) in spite of its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but most often stays in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft

Average elevation: 4,918 ft

Average elevation: 5,075 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) in spite of its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but most often stays in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft

Average elevation: 4,475 ft

Average elevation: 2,136 ft

Annecy has an oceanic climate (Köppen: Cfb) despite its relatively far inland position. Influenced by its elevation, summers are rather moderate on average, although they can be highly variable with extreme heat spikes. Winters see occasional freezing temperatures, but temperatures most often stay in the…

Average elevation: 2,001 ft