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Lac Blanc, Chamonix, France Lac Blanc Chamonix, France Remove
In August15°C13 rainy days
Flying time11h 55mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA half day from Chamonix
Best forWalkers & hikers · Photographers · Couples
The feel of itHigh, bright, unambiguously alpine
Where people stayChamonix centreor Les Praz de Chamonix
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageEURFrench
AccommodationExpensive

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