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The drought leads to rock falls on the main route leading to Mont-Blanc. The guide companies have therefore suspended the ascent by the classic route.
Impressive rock falls and huge crevasses at over 4,500 meters above sea level. The consequences of global warming can be seen right up to the summit of Mont-Blanc. The high temperatures caused a lack of snow. The ascent therefore became even more dangerous. A Norwegian has arrived at the Col du Midi, but she will not be able to go any higher.
A Scottish tourist must also turn around. It’s not the first time he’s come, but he no longer recognizes the place. Officially, the ascent of Mont-Blanc is not prohibited, but the Guide Companies of Chamonix and Saint-Gervais have decided to no longer accompany amateur mountaineers. Every day, about twenty people, mainly professionals, achieved the summit of Mont-Blanc, against more than 100 people usually. According to a report from IPCClow-lying glaciers in central Europe could lose up to 80% of their volume by 2100.
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