Domancy rises above the Arve River in Haute-Savoie, on the northern approaches to the Mont Blanc massif, and that alpine position has linked it to the route between Sallanches and Megève. The commune occupies slopes above the broad Arve valley, with the high, glaciated terrain of the Mont Blanc range defining its wider setting. Cycling followers know the Côte de Domancy, a demanding climb included on the circuit for the 1980 UCI Road World Championships in Sallanches, where Bernard Hinault won the men's road-race title. Domancy provides a grounded introduction to the lived-in mountain country around Mont Blanc, where valley transport routes meet ski resorts and walking terrain. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Mont Blanc region.
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