Rude fountains built and covered with sheds for the accommodation of the pilgrims, in their ascent of the mountain. Under these sheds the sentimental traveller and the philosopher may find interesting sources of meditation.
This word is pronounced upon the spot Chàmouny, I have taken the liberty of reading it long thinking it more musical.
It is only from the higher part of the valley of Chàmouny that Mont Blanc is visible.
It is scarce necessary to observe that these lines were written before the emancipation of Savoy.