Photo by G. R. Ballance 



the: aiguiIvLe; du dru 



This wonderful needle-like summit, the Aiguille du Dru (12,^20 feet), forms one of the 

 points in that marvelous series of mountains surrounding Mont Blanc. It is this group of 

 peaks which gives to Mont Blanc a charm felt even by those in whom the mountaineering 

 spirit has never developed. Many such are found in the little town of Chamonix, who never 

 a'tempt to climb the mountains, but are content to watch the never-ending play of light upon 

 the ro-ks and snow-clad peaks. The moonlight and sunrise effects upon the mountains have 

 .an indescribable fascination which draws to Chamonix all sorts and conditions of men. 



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