As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Alpenglow is an atmospheric optical effect that turns the snow and rock of the Mont Blanc massif pink, red, or gold just after sunset or just before sunrise.
Around Chamonix the effect is most dramatic when peaks are snow-covered and the valley air is clear; viewing is possible year-round from high viewpoints and lakes that reflect the massif.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Aiguille du Midi summit terraces (cable car) |
| Planpraz / Brévent summit terraces (Planpraz gondola + Brévent cable car) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.