Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Chamonix, one of the most famous Alpine resorts! ⛰️✨ This town has been attracting tourists since 1741 when British travelers first discovered it. It became the birthplace of mountaineering and later hosted the 1924 Winter Olympics. 🔹 We start our walk at the historic Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, founded in 1821. This is where the world’s greatest mountaineers began their expeditions. 🔹 Learn about Jacques Balmat and Horace-Bénédict de Saussure, who first conquered Mont Blanc in 1786. Their courage paved the way for mountaineering across Europe. 🔹 Visit the legendary statue of Balmat, where he points toward Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe. This spot has inspired generations of adventurers. 🔹 Step inside Rose Du Pont, a restaurant housed in a historic Art Nouveau pink building, blending art, history, and exquisite cuisine. 🔹 In the next video, we’ll take the Montenvers train, running since 1909, to the Mer de Glace glacier. Once stretching for kilometers, it is now receding due to climate change. 🎥 Want more adventures? Explore France with my playlists: 🌍 Traveling through France: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI1VQR9rxNT0C_UvNQdyn02MUqbgO97xm 🏞️ Beautiful Alpine places: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI1VQR9rxNT15VObKbydT8hA-uTpn5PFt ❤️ Support my channel with likes, subscriptions, and comments! 💖 If you enjoy my videos, please support my efforts to create travel content: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DLEVAHLXJ9CT4 🔔 Click the bell to stay connected for new adventures! 📍 Have you been to Chamonix? Share your stories and impressions in the comments! 📢 What other historical places would you like to see in my videos? Drop your ideas below! 📲 Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/sherstyuk.s #Chamonix #France #MontBlanc #Alps #Travel #WalkingTour #History #HiddenGems