This music festival is an opportunity for musicians of all origins and styles to play in the streets of Chamonix.
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 - ... [read]
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France Telecom, Orange, and many internet connections all went down completely from 1a.m. to 11a.m. yesterday, June 24th.
Over 100,00 people were inconvenienced in Haute-Savoie yesterday due to a short circuit in Cluses.
Telephones, mobiles, internet - communication difficulties put a stop to personal and corporate communication, but also took out the services which rely on communication.
It wasn't possible to pay by credit card, withdraw money from a cash machine, or call essential services like mountain rescue, etc.
Telephones, mobiles, internet - communication difficulties put a stop to personal and corporate communication, but also took out the services which rely on communication.
It wasn't possible to pay by credit card, withdraw money from a cash machine, or call essential services like mountain rescue, etc.
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19 Jun 2008: Saturday is the Fete de la Musique in Chamonix - Chamonix news
This music festival is an opportunity for musicians of all origins and styles to play in the streets of Chamonix.
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 - ... [read]
This music festival is an opportunity for musicians of all origins and styles to play in the streets of Chamonix.
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 - ... [read]
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]






