Mont Lachat, Mountain summit in Mont Blanc massif, France.
Mont Lachat is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc massif rising to about 2115 meters near Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. Well-marked walking routes ascend from the Bellevue station without requiring technical climbing skills.
A wind tunnel was built at the Mont Lachat pass in 1937 to test aircraft engines under extreme conditions. This facility played an important role in developing airplane technology before and during World War II.
The walking routes here show traditional dry-stone building methods used in mountain shelters and walls throughout the Alps. You can see this old craft skill in many structures along the way.
The walk from Bellevue station takes about two hours on steady trails. You should wear good shoes and be ready for changing weather conditions at higher elevations.
A habitat restoration project has recovered natural areas and created a protected zone for local Alpine wildlife. Today, walkers can notice the results of this conservation effort along carefully maintained paths.
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