Mount Blanc
Europe's highest summit
Mount Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps, straddling the border between France and Italy.
At roughly 4,800 meters, it draws mountaineers and skiers to the region around Chamonix.
The name is French for "white mountain," referring to its snow-covered summit.
Also spelled Mont Blanc.
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