Mont Blanc
Google's latest doodle memorializes the 229th anniversary of the historic climb to Mont Blanc.On August 8, 1786, two Frenchmen (Michael Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat) made history.
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Most important Facts about Mont Blanc:
- Frenchmen Michael Gabriel Paccard & Jacques Balmat Were the First to Reach the Top in 1786
- Marie Paradis Was the First Woman to Reach the Summit
- Paccard Later Married Balmat’s Sister
- Mont Blanc Is Still Considered One of the Most Dangerous Climbs in the Alps
About Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco, both meaning "White Mountain".
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and the highest peak in Europe outside of the Caucasus range.
It rises 4,807 m above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence.
