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I had once the privilege to see the day break from the summit of Mt Blanc. Expecting high winds later in the morning, my climbing partner and I had started the day earlier than is the norm on the mountain. Already well acclimatized, we reached the top quickly, one hour before sunrise, and one hour before the next party. While the climb itself is a rather boring chore, the solitude and the spectacle of dawn over the Alps' high summits turned it into an unforgettable experience.