Pourquoi Mont Blanc ?
Pourquoi Mont Blanc ?
En 1626 accompagnant l'atlas de Mercator, on trouve cette allusion au sommet des Alpes , « …la plus haute montagne du pays est la « glaciale » appelée maudite par les habitants à cause des neiges perpétuelles dont se forme le cristal ». De même en 1669 Chamonix est mentionné par René le Pays .
What is the weather like in Mont Blanc France?
- At the highest point of the Mont Blanc all precipitation is snow and the average temperature is at least 20 degrees Celsius (68 ° Fahrenheit) lower than in Chamonix itself. From 2500 meters high, the area is snow-covered in winter. Above 3200 meters it snows in summer as well.
What are some facts about Mont Blanc?
- Here are some interesting facts about Mont Blanc. Mont Blanc (French for White Mountain) is the highest mountain in the European Union , at 15,781 feet. It is located in the French Alps , very close to the border with Italy. The first recorded ascent was in August, 1786 by Jacque Balmat and Michel Paccard , and the first ascent by a woman was in 1808.
Is Mont Blanc the highest mountain in Europe?
- Mont Blanc (pronounced [mɔ̃ blɑ̃]; Italian: Monte Bianco [ˈmonte ˈbjaŋko]), meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest in Europe west of Russia's Caucasus peaks. It rises 4,808.7 m (15,777 ft) above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence.
Is Mont Blanc a marble?
- MATERIAL INFORMATION. Mont Blanc is a white and grey marble that provides a classic look of luxury for any home or business. This marble is great for master bathroom vanities, bath surrounds, fireplace surrounds, bulter\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s pantries, and wash stations.
