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Lyon & the French Alps'
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Alpine Experiences
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Mer de Glace
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) Catch the rack-and-pinion train to Chamonix' 'sea of
ice'.
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Télécabine Panoramic Mont Blanc
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) Dangle above glaciers and
crevasses in the dizzying cable-car ride from the Aiguille du Midi to Pointe Helbron-
ner.
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La Vallée Blanche
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) Brave the Alps' legendary ski descent.
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Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors
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) Spot some wildlife on a nature
walk through the park's pastures and peaks.
Hiking
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Parc National de la Vanoise
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) Hit the trails in France's oldest na-
tional park between June and September.
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Le Brévent
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) A multitude of routes cover this 2525m peak, offering
breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.
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Annecy
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) Walk or rollerblade round the shores of Lac d'Annecy.
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Parc National des Écrins
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) Escape the crowds in France's second-
largest national park.
Cultural Sights
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Musée des Beaux-Arts
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) Lyon's art museum is a showstopper.
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