For reasons unknown, a group of three climbers roped up lost their footing in the Gouter couloir on their descent of Mont Blanc yesterday.
Two sustained injuries and one, their leader, succumbed to fatal injuries. Patrick Monzat, mountain guide, had... [read]
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Time to hit the town, music lovers. Every year Chamonix turns up the volume all over town and has one big music festival.
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Here's what's going on Saturday June 21st:
AT THE PLACE DU MONT BLANC (refreshment stand by the MBC)
- 17:30 : Les Mad'âmes - Rock (Chamonix)
- 18:15 : Grey Fox - Punk Rock (Chamonix)
- 19:00 : Enjoy - Pop Punk Rock Expérimental (Chamonix)
- 19:45 : The Blizzards - Rock Pop (Passy)
- 21:15 : Rock N'Roll Circus - Rock'n Roll (Chamonix)
- 22:45 : A bout de Fliches - Chanson française - Comédie musicale (Thônes)
- 0:00 : Trio Janeiro - Jazz Funk Samba Reggae (Chamonix)
AT THE SQUARE OUTSIDE THE TOURIST OFFICE (in the Majestic in case of rain)
- 11:00 - Bossons School choir.
- 16:30 - Ecole de Musique Harmonie Municipale (flute)
- 16:40 - Ecole de Musique Harmonie Municipale (jazz)
- 16:50 - Ecole de Musique Harmonie Municipale (saxophone)
- 17:00 - Ecole de Musique Harmonie Municipale (band)
- 17:30 - Chamonix & Les Houches Junior Orchestra
- 18:00 - The Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony
- 20:00 - Chorale de la Vallée
- 20:30 - Orchestre du Mont-Blanc - Harmonie Municipale L'Avenir de Chamonix et Banda de Courmayeur La salle
AT THE ST.MICHEL CHURCH
- 12:00 to 13:30 - M.J.C. Chamonix Music School Discovers the organ.
AT THE CHURCH IN LES PRAZ
- 15:00 to 17:00 - M.J.C. Chamonix Music School
AT THE TOWN HALL IN ARGENTIERE
- 17:00 - M.J.C. Chamonix Music School (piano)
IN THE STREETS AND BARS AROUND TOWN
You'll also find many other music venues on into the night around town.
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18 Jun 2008: Mountain Guide dies on Mont Blanc - Chamonix news
For reasons unknown, a group of three climbers roped up lost their footing in the Gouter couloir on their descent of Mont Blanc yesterday.
Two sustained injuries and one, their leader, succumbed to fatal injuries. Patrick Monzat, mountain guide, had... [read]
For reasons unknown, a group of three climbers roped up lost their footing in the Gouter couloir on their descent of Mont Blanc yesterday.
Two sustained injuries and one, their leader, succumbed to fatal injuries. Patrick Monzat, mountain guide, had... [read]
17 Jun 2008: Landslide closes Tramway du Mont Blanc today - Chamonix news
The Compagnie du Mont Blanc will clear the track today and tomorrow and will open the Tramway on or before the 19th of June.
Bad weather and the incessant torrential rain is most probably the cause of the landslide. [read]
The Compagnie du Mont Blanc will clear the track today and tomorrow and will open the Tramway on or before the 19th of June.
Bad weather and the incessant torrential rain is most probably the cause of the landslide. [read]
08 May 2008: Attention Vallée Blanche Skiers - Chamonix news
Vallée Blanche skiers can either head for the ladders or go to the gondola and walk up from there.
Estimated walking time : 45 minutes.
There will be the possibility to have your equipment (skis & backpack) carried via the service gondola.
... [read]
Vallée Blanche skiers can either head for the ladders or go to the gondola and walk up from there.
Estimated walking time : 45 minutes.
There will be the possibility to have your equipment (skis & backpack) carried via the service gondola.
... [read]
30 Apr 2008: Closing info for the Montenvers train & gondola - Chamonix news
Closing information :
1. Montenvers gondola and Ice Cave:
from Monday 26th may, in the morning to the 14th June 2008.
*********** Now the Montenvers gondola has closed early (May 7th) for technical reasons.************
2. Montenvers train... [read]
Closing information :
1. Montenvers gondola and Ice Cave:
from Monday 26th may, in the morning to the 14th June 2008.
*********** Now the Montenvers gondola has closed early (May 7th) for technical reasons.************
2. Montenvers train... [read]
18 Apr 2008: Ski Lift Opening Dates for this Summer - Chamonix news
The Grands Montets sector: Brand new cables.
As soon as the area closes on 11 May, work will begin to replace the 3 cables that carry the Grands Montets cable cars.
As a result, the area will open for the summer on the morning of Saturday... [read]
The Grands Montets sector: Brand new cables.
As soon as the area closes on 11 May, work will begin to replace the 3 cables that carry the Grands Montets cable cars.
As a result, the area will open for the summer on the morning of Saturday... [read]
17 Apr 2008: Lift closings - Chamonix news
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
17 Apr 2008: Lift closings - Chamonix news
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
17 Apr 2008: Lift closings - Chamonix news
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
17 Apr 2008: Lift closings - Chamonix news
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
Already closed =
Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du... [read]
09 Apr 2008: The 3 legged race that was not 3 legged - Chamonix news
Despite the rain in town, the teams, already in full costume, went on the pub crawl anyway. Starting at the MBC and finishing at the Vert, teams still guzzled shots and beer.
Today, Marty, a.k.a the Loch Ness Monster, (who had changed out of his... [read]
Despite the rain in town, the teams, already in full costume, went on the pub crawl anyway. Starting at the MBC and finishing at the Vert, teams still guzzled shots and beer.
Today, Marty, a.k.a the Loch Ness Monster, (who had changed out of his... [read]
