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Nid d'Aigle

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  • The Nid d'Aigle viewpoint on the Mont Blanc Tramway
    The Nid d'Aigle viewpoint on the Mont Blanc Tramway
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The viewpoint Nid d'Aigle is located below Mont Blanc.

This is the terminus of the Tramway du Mont Blanc. At 2,362m above sea level, it is the highest station in France. There is also a mountain hut with a restaurant nearby.

Nid d'Aigle is a popular starting point for high-altitude tours of Mont Blanc.

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45.858504, 6.798106
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45°51'30.6"N 6°47'53.2"E
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32T 329069 5080684
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