857-92678 - Four road bikers on the dam of the Emosson reservoir lake in the Alps on the border of France and Switzerland. It is an early morning training session of the local cyclists. The climb from Martigny to Finhaut will be stage 17 of the 2016 Tour de France on July 20th 2016. Depart is in Bern and the finish near the Emosson reservoir, Lac d'Emosson, at 1960 meters height.
857-92685 - Three participants of the UTMB are running in the hills of Chamonix. The famous peaks of the Mont Blanc range are in the background. The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (also referred to as UTMB) is a single-stage mountain ultramarathon. It takes place once a year in the Alps, across France, Italy and Switzerland. The distance is approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi), with a total elevation gain of around 9,600 m. It is widely regarded as one of the most difficult foot races in Europe. It's certainly one of the largest with over two thousand starters. The combined participation in all of the events is approaching 10 thousand runners. While the best runners complete the loop in slightly more than 20 hours, most runners take 30 to 45 hours to reach the finish line.
857-92684 - An elderly woman is running in the hills of Chamonix. She is close to finishing the extremely exhausting UTMB race. The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (also referred to as UTMB) is a single-stage mountain ultramarathon. It takes place once a year in the Alps, across France, Italy and Switzerland. The distance is approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi), with a total elevation gain of around 9,600 m. It is widely regarded as one of the most difficult foot races in Europe. It's certainly one of the largest with over two thousand starters. The combined participation in all of the events is approaching 10 thousand runners. While the best runners complete the loop in slightly more than 20 hours, most runners take 30 to 45 hours to reach the finish line.
857-92681 - Four road bikers on a winding mountain road on their way to the Emosson reservoir lake in the Alps on the border of France and Switzerland. It is an early morning training session of the local cyclists. The sun is rising, clouds are in the valley, and in the background the mountain peaks of Chamonix are visible, including Mont Blanc, the highest mountain of the Alps. This climb will be stage 17 of the 2016 Tour de France on July 20th 2016. Depart is in Bern and the finish near the Emosson reservoir at 1960 meters height.
857-92680 - Four road bikers on a winding mountain road on their way to the Emosson reservoir lake in the Alps on the border of France and Switzerland. It is an early morning training session of the local cyclists. The sun is rising, clouds are in the valley, and in the background the mountain peaks of Chamonix are visible, including Mont Blanc, the highest mountain of the Alps. This climb will be stage 17 of the 2016 Tour de France on July 20th 2016. Depart is in Bern and the finish near the Emosson reservoir at 1960 meters height.
1179-335 - Mont Blanc range reflected at sunrise from the shore of Lac des Cheserys, Aiguilles Rouges, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe
1179-341 - Camping under the stars at Lac des Cheserys, Mont Blanc in centre, Europe's highest peak, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe
1179-338 - Mont Blanc range reflected at sunrise from the shore of Lac des Cheserys, Aiguilles Rouges, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe
911-10149 - The Aiguillette des Posettes with Bilberry plants colouring up in late summer, above Chamonix, French Alps, and the rapidly retreating Glacier du tour.
911-10155 - The Mer De Glace which has thinned 150 meters since 1820, and retreated by 2300 Metres, with a balcony cafe overlooking the rapidly shrinking glacier.
911-10115 - Mont Blanc from the Aiguille Du Midi above Chamonix, France, with climbers on the Cosmiques Arete, climbing the ladder to access the cable car station.