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Col des Aravis

The Col des Aravis is a mountain pass in the French Alps that connects the towns of La Clusaz in Haute-Savoie with La Giettaz in Savoie. At 1486 m. it is the lowest pass in the Aravis Range of mountains.
These photographs were taken in July 2015.

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Just arriving at the car park. The air was so fresh and clear.

Col des Aravis France Dorsetcamera

My first ever view of Mont Blanc and we were very lucky with the visibility.

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A closer look.

Col des Aravis France Dorsetcamera

The Aravis massif. On the left is Pointe des Aravis (2325m) and on the right is Pointe des Veros (2489m).

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The mountain range to the south. Just left of centre is Pointe des Merdassier (2313m).

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Saint Anne’s chapel.