Chamonix Events in April

Boy A (original version)
A British film, produced by John Crowley, with Andrew Garfield, Peter Mullan and Katie Lyons.

An adaptation of the book, written by Chamonix based author Jonathan Trigell. The film projection will be followed by a debate in the company of Jonathan Trigell.
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1 April 2010
21h Cinema Vox
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 03 39
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Hans, Marlichen, Cendrillon et les autres
Small Cruel tales from the work of the brothers Grimm, for all age groups from 6 years.

Prices: Single rate € 5
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02 April 2010
20h30 Salle communale
Argentière
T: 04 50 53 75 17
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Spring Music Festival Concert
To celebrate the return of spring, the MJC Chamonix invites you to a classical music festival:

2 April : Opening concert with the String Orchestra of the Conservatoire de Lyon
3 April : "The Small Trapet" Cancelled
5 April : "A cello in Chamonix"
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02-05 April 2010
Le Majestic
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 12 24
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Golden Ice Axe
The Piolets d’Or (Golden Ice-Axes) gather together from all over the world those responsible for the most beautiful climbs made this year on the summits of the planet.
Beyond the awarding, these days are dedicated to the mountains: debates, presentations, meetings, and film showings are an integral part of the festivities.

Chamonix and Courmayeur
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07-10 April 2010
Le Majestic
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 75 17
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Cinema and Jazz
Film “Conquering the summits” with improvised jazz accompaniment by the “Das Kapital” trio.
Film made in 1930 in the high Alps : three mountaineers approach and climb the Dent du Requin (3422m). The cinematic expression is accompanied and underlined by DAS KAPITAL, an international jazz trio with some of Europe’s finest improvisers.
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07 April 2010
21h Cinema Vox
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 75 17
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Kids French Championship
Provisional Program :
9 April - Slope Style (snowpark des Grands Montets)
10 April - Boardercross (snowpark des Grands Montets)
11 April - Big Slalom (piste des Marmottons aux Grands Montets)
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09-11 April 2010
Grands Montets
Argentière
T: 04 50 53 11 57
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Festival : La Corse à Chamonix
Corsica comes to Chamonix... we invite you to discover the Beautiful Island in different ways!!!

Music, films, exhibitions, food tasting - all Corsican products...
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09-11 April 2010
Chamonix valley
Chamonix
T: +33 6 63 51 2725
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W.O.W. Chamonix 2010
Join us at Grand Montets, Argentiere and Chalet Varaita for a weekend of shredding, sliding, banter, partying and pampering with the girls.

The programme includes: snow barbeque, on-mountain performance clinics, ski and snowboarding team challenges, yoga and massage sessions, WOW specials and WOW party!
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9-11 April 2010
Argentière
Chamonix
T: +33 6 486 580 36
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Winter Sessions Weekender
After the massive success of this year?s tour, the World Sessions crew launch their inaugural two day Alpine music and snowsports weekender in the heart of Chamonix
The Winter Sessions Weekender is a two-day explosion of eclectic boutique events spanning the valley?s best loved locations and venues including mountain top DJ gigs and BBQ’s on the stunning Brevent & Les Grand Montets.
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16-17 April 2010
Chamonix valley
Chamonix
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Monoski Test Tour 2010
The Association Française de Monoski is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2010 by organising the first Monoski Test Tour, which links together 11 monoski events in the Alps and the Pyrenees.
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17-18 April 2010
Grands Montets
Argentière
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Le Grand Raid GORE-TEX™ 2010
Skiing, Snowboarding, snowboarding, telemark, all types of slips are accepted as the Grand Raid refuses disciplinary boundaries. Women, men, kids because the Freeride has neither sex nor age.

It is also this spirit GRAND RAID GORE-TEX ™ to be with the best of the best riders in the world.
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17 April 2010
Grand Montets
Chamonix
T: 06 25 72 00 84
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Trophée Piou-Piou
Regional ice hockey for children under 7 years of age
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18 April 2010
Le Patinoire / Ice Rink
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 11 57
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Massif Party
Bar Le Podium 19h-05h

- Entry 5 Euros
- 1 cocktail vodka offert/free
- Happy hour before midnight/ avant minuit
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24 April 2010
Bar Le Podium
Chamonix
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Western Party Saturday
There’ll be live music, burgers and booze. For all you guys itching to dust down those cowboy boots ….

Organised by the gals’ ice hockey team
Starting at 16h00 through to 00h30
Location: On the sports’ pitch in front of Chamonix ice rink.
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24 Abr 2010
Chamonix Sports Pitch
74400 Chamonix
T: +33.(0)4 50 53 25 93
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Theater : "Ce Cher Arthur"
Comedy for adults of Marie des Moilles played by the Little Theatre of Argentiere.
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24 April 2010
20h Salle communale
Argentiére
T: 04 50 54 03 06
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5th International Trophy Ida Chappot
Women's Hockey Tournament organized by the club "Chamonix Angels".

Saturday : classifying from 9:00 to 20:00
Sunday : final from 8:00 to 17:00
17:00 : awards cerimony
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24-25 April 2010
Patinoire / Ice Rink
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 11 57
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Ski Resort: Brevent closes
Brevent is scheduled to close for the season April 57th.

Planpraz gondola is due for renovations this summer so will be closed all summer.
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25 April 2010
Brevent
Chamonix
T: 04 50 53 22 75
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Ski Resort: Flegere closes
Flegere is scheduled to close for the season, 25 April 2010.
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25 April 2010
Les Praz
T: 04 50 53 22 75
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Ski Resort: Le Tour closes
Le Tour is scheduled to close for the season April 25th.
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25 April 2010
Le Tour
T: 04 50 53 22 75
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Ski Resort: Vallorcine closes
Vallorcine is scheduled to close for the season April 25th.
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25 April 2010
Vallorcine
T: 04 50 53 2275
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Concert
"Les 24 Préludes pour piano de Chopin"

Works for piano and cello with Emmanuelle Bouillot (piano) and Sarah Ledoux (cello).
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27 April 2010
18h30 Eglise St Pierre
Argentiére
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Eco-Expo Chamonix
It is a non-profit event for Chamonix's local community to offer ideas for sustainable living and working in the valley. It is on 29th April starting at 1pm at Les Aiglons Hotel.
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29 April 2010
Hotel Aiglons
Chamonix
T: +33 (0)642 680334
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Painting Exposition
SOIREE VERNISSAGE / OPENING NIGHT: PEINTURES / PAINTINGS : CAT KARTAL
DEDICACE DU LIVRE DE MONTAGNE/BOOK'S SIGNATURE : JESSICA COMPOIS
MUSIQUE LIVE : ARNAUD ADAM

exposition jusqu'au/exhibition till:19 avril
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Residence Spa MGM
Hameau de Pierre Blanche
74310 Les Houches
T: +33 (0)6 33 02 17 61
M: 1 Apr 2010 - 18h