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Chamonix (Summer attractions (Alpine museum in old palace, funicular…
Chamonix
Summer attractions
Alpine museum in old palace
funicular railway to view Mer de Glace = 7km
ice caves
helicopter rides
350km of footpaths
40km mountain bike trails
adventure park
Winter attractions
800km ski slopes
cog railway
cable cars
17km signposted 'snowshoe trails'
ski taxies
dog sleds
Need for management
100 000 visitors a day in summer
60 000 visitors a day in winter
10 000 locals
need to reduce conflict and protect environment
Management strategies
Reducing avalanche hazard
Avalanche maps
controlled experiments
tourists educated
warning system
flag system
avalanche barriers
Public transport is free
clean energy buses= reduce carbon dioxide levels
Cycle paths being developed
car sharing website - not really for families
flying helicopters is limited
Cleaning litter
voluntary operations each year
need to educate people
Housing for locals
56 low rent flats
30% of new houses
Impacts of tourism
Environmental
Clean and attractive town :check:
Lighting for safe environment :check:
Lots of energy used for ski lifts and snow cannons - adding to global warming :red_cross:
Social
Free public transport :check:
Better healthcare :check:
Conflict between tourists :red_cross:
Death and damage to property :red_cross:
Hotels built in avalanche zones :red_cross::
Economic
Most income comes from tourists - multiplier effect :check:
low pay :red_cross:
house prices are high :red_cross:
high cost of living :red_cross: