monte bianco top of europe

Monte Bianco | At the Top of Europe

The highest mountain peak in Europe, Mont Blanc – with its 4810 metres of altitude – majestically towers over the surrounding valleys. A natural amphitheatre of rock and ice, the Mont Blanc mountain chain offers incredible climbs, pristine nature and unbelievable landscapes. Below, gentle valleys serve as pastures for animals, meanwhile cradling age-old mountain culture and ancient Roman routes.

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