Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, more commonly known as Camonix, is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. It was the site of the first Winter Olympics in 1924 In 2017, it had a population of 8,611.

Situated to the north of Mont Blanc, between the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and the notable Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France. The Chamonix commune is popular with skiers and mountain enthusiasts; via the cable car left to the Aiguille du Midi it is possible to access the off-piste (backcouintry) ski run of the Vallée Blanche.

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