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Mont Blanc tunnel open again after 15 weeks of work

The major France-Italy route closed for renovations in September

Four foreign climbers found dead near the peak of Mont Blanc

The Korean and Italian mountain climbers went missing this weekend. Local mayor said language issues may have influenced their choice not to take a guide

One death and four injured in avalanche at Mont Blanc

Authorities are searching for more victims

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Mont Blanc tunnel closes for maintenance works for two months

Scheduled repairs will focus on replacing ventilation system

Why Mont Blanc has shrunk by two metres in two years

The highest mountain in the Alps now measures 4,805.59 metres

What is new and what changes in France in September?

From train services to Spain, and pension reforms, to major roadworks, we highlight key changes

Mont Blanc tunnel to be closed for more than three months

The tunnel is a major axis between France and Italy and more than 5,000 vehicles pass through it every day

British skier dies in French Alps avalanche during outing with guide

The woman, 45, was airlifted off Mont Blanc glacier but died of her injuries

US ultra-trail runner shares fun and pain of winning Mont Blanc race

We spoke to the American who lives and trains in Mercantour national park in the south of France about how a geologist becomes an ultra runner

Green news France: hikers survey Mont Blanc, less CO2 cruise ships

And tobacconists warn smokers of wildfire risks - we look at current environmental initiatives

Rare gems found near Mont-Blanc shared with French town of Chamonix

The cache of emeralds and sapphires, valued at €300,000, has been split equally between the French mountain town and the anonymous climber who found them

Mont Blanc three metres shorter than in 2010 - and 16 more peak facts

Researchers say the height of the mountain changes continuously, but this year’s measurement is the most accurate yet. We explore more on the ‘white mountain’