Nothing says local more than a history buff. Here are three handy facts to tide you on your way….

1. In 1786, two Frenchmen, Balmat and Paccard are the first to climb Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in Europe.

2. In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix.

3. It is suggested that between 40,000 to 80,000 men died in World War I due to avalanches on the Alps.

But remember, with great knowledge comes great responsibility. Be careful not to teeter on becoming a bore. Nobody likes a Show-Off Sue.