The mountain ranges of Mont Blanc, in the east of the French department of Haute-Savoie

 Mont Blanc was the highest mountain of the Frankish Empire under Charlemagne and the highest mountain of the Holy Roman Empire until 1792.

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(in the east of the French department of Haute-Savoie) Mont Blanc (shown here) is famous for being one of the most iconic mountains in Europe, and among the best natural attractions in the world to visit at least once in a lifetime. It is a popular climbing and hiking destination for adventurers from around the world and offers some of the most unforgettable summer experiences. It also offers things to do in Mont Blanc and beautiful trips in the winter, thanks to plenty of outdoor adventures, including skiing and skating. This Is the largest glacier in France -- and it has snow caves, a high-elevation train, and a new gondola. The glacier near Chamonix is legendary. (Now it is getting easier to visit.)

+ If you have just one European long-distance hike on your bucket list, it may be the Tour du Mont Blanc. Views over sparkling glaciers, Alpine prairies and lots of cheese await anyone who embarks on this border-crossing trek. Circling the largest peak in the Alps, Mont Blanc, the trail covers 170km (105 miles), climbs more than 10,000 meters (32,800 ft.) in cumulative altitude, weaving its way through the Alpine countries of France, Italy, and Switzerland. Typically, the route begins and ends in Les Houches, France, and follows a counterclockwise loop around the mountain range.

+ The most popular climbing route to the summit of Mont Blanc is the Goûter Route, which typically takes two days. The three towns and their communes that surround Mont Blanc are Courmayeur in Aosta Valley, Italy; and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Chamonix in Haute-Savoie, France. The latter town was the site of the first Winter Olympics. A cable car ascends and crosses the mountain range from Courmayeur to Chamonix through the Col du Géant. The Mont Blanc Tunnel runs beneath the mountain and is a major transalpine transport route.