Picture of the Day - July 19, 2009

"Quest to see Mont Blanc"

Photo courtesy of Marc Lantos.           (Click on the photo for a larger view) The most breathtaking view of Mont Blanc is from the summit of the nearby peak Aiguille du Midi, and if you ever decide to go and enjoy this view in person you have two rather adventurous choices for getting up there. Here is photographer Marc Lantos to explain: "This photo was taken at the top of the Aiguille du Midi. Formerly the world’s highest cable car, the Aiguille du Midi now holds the title for the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world. The peak ranks in at astonishing 3842 meters (12605 feet), and it takes 20 minutes to reach this peak via the cable car, for an overall ascent of over 2800 meters (9186 feet) from the 1035 meter (3395 foot) base. Though most tourists, like myself, decide to take in the beauty of Mont Blanc from the viewing platform, there are many mountain climbers who set out to brave the rugged terrain each day. These are just a few of those climbers."  --Marc Lantos Click here to enjoy more of Marc Lantos' wonderful images.     Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Thanks for the stunning photo. One thing is for sure, Cheria nor I will ever see it in person.     Name: Greg Haga Town: Powell, TN Wow, that's an amazing sight, but I don't think I'll be seeing it in person either. Great job Mr. Lantos.     Name: Cheria Rouse Town: Abingdon, VA Amen to that Phyllis...I'm fully satisfied with viewing in photographs only...It is beautiful, but I will leave the in-person views to more brave souls than I am.     Name: Bill Singleton Town: Provo, UT Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS!!!!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"