Case Study Chamonix, Ice on Land

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Located in the North West of the alps.. 15km from swiss boarder. Mont Blanc is 4,808m. Population: 10,000. 

In summer, 100,000 visitors per day. And in winter it is 60,000. Overall 5 million per year. 

Attractions include: lots of glaciers, Mer De Glace (7km long). 6 ski areas. 350km hiking trails. Alpine museum, exhibition centre and 40km mountain hike trails. 

WINTER: Lots of opportunities for skiers and snow boarders, cable cars and cog railways. Cross country skiing is very popular. There are opportunities for ice climbing, free riding and paragliding. there are snow shoe trails- hikers. Hotels, heated swimming pools, spas. Museums, shops and historical buildings. 

SUMMER: Mountenvers railway takes people to Mer de Glace. 350km of marked hiking trails. 40km mountain bike tracks. rock climbing, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, pony trekking. Live music and outdoor cafes. 

Impact of tourism: BENEFITS 

ECONOMIC: Employment in hotels etc guides and ski instructors. Construction and maintenance industry. Income supports local services. Plenty of job opportunities for young people so they tend to stay in the area.

SOCIAL: Locals benefit from improved

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