Haute Route Ski Tour 2006 - Photo Essay / 3_001823
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The end of the nine day Haute Route Tour, from Zermatt to Chamonix via Italy. With a lack of snow further down, here skiers exit the west side of Mer de Glace and climb the stairs to catch the Montenvers cog train down into Chamonix. The train and stairs give tourists from all walks of life the chance to get up close and personal with a glacier at this spot.
