There are tons and tons of rad ski huts all over the world, but none are quite like this one in the French Alps. Perched high atop an absolutely gnarly peak in the Mont Blanc range, “Les Périades” is not a place for the weak-hearted. In fact, it’s safe to say that going there would be absolutely terrifying for the average Joe. But would you look at those freakin’ views? Worth the scare, without a doubt.
Would you stay at this terrifyingly-beautiful hut in the French Alps?
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Would you stay at this terrifyingly-beautiful hut in the French Alps?