ro. This monumental statue stands on Mount Corcovado ('The Hunchback'), one of the hills enclosing the Marvelous City. Perched at 710 metres above sea level, it has become one of the most famous symbols of Rio and Brazil, along with Sugarloaf, Copacabana Beach and Rio Carnival. Its dimensions ...
over Lourdes, Tarbes, Pau, the Argelès Gazost valley, and the Pyrenean peaks. It is accessible by a funicular that takes visitors directly to the summit, at over 900 meters above sea level, in just a few minutes. The city aims to diversify. After experiencing an 80% drop in attendance in 2020 and ...
Presentation of the Vanoise National Park The Vanoise National Park is located in Savoie in the massif of the same name. It is situated at an altitude ranging from 1280 m to 3855 m (La Grande Casse being its highest point). It has 107 peaks over 3000 meters where many glaciers still exist. The par ...
Marathon (MMB) is a sports event that offers you the opportunity to run in an exceptional setting: the valleys of Chamonix, at over 3000 meters above sea level facing Mont-Blanc! Part of these races go through the Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve, an emblematic site protected by the Community of Com ...
A crowning achievement for Val-Tho After winning the title of Best Station in France and Best Station in Europe, Val Thorens was voted the Best Ski Resort in the World at the World Ski Awards 2023. As a reminder, the resort of Val-Thorens, established in 1971, is the highest in Europe. It is locat ...
he largest on the planet, with a circumference of 34 km. Copyright: sightalks Travelers love to climb to its summit, at 3000 meters above sea level, to watch the sunset. Copyright: Michelle Maria But it is also nice to stay at the foot of the volcano, in a green tropical valley ...
g trails allow you to enjoy the surroundings. In particular, you will be able to climb the Mount Pella which is the highest point of the commune at 1383 m above sea level. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot You can also take the trail that starts from the hamlet of Crottes and leads to the Sai ...
th the mountainous landscapes of the Guisane Valley (a tributary of the Durance). Starting from Monêtier-les-Bains, located north of Briançon at nearly 1400m above sea level, to reach Avignon, cycling enthusiasts will see the landscape change along the water and the V862... Before arriving in Ga ...
destination for nature lovers, mountain enthusiasts, and hikers! This municipality, with a population of around 5900, is located at just 420 m above sea level but offers plenty of opportunities for walking or cycling. For example, you can take the bike path that connects the two urban centers of S ...
