It's a weekend of celebrations and free rail travel.
Come check out the line between Saint Gervais les Bains and Vallorcine, and marvel at the beautiful scenery.
Saturday 5th July in Chamonix; 10:00a.m. - 01:00a.m.
Free open air entertainment:... [read]
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04 Jul 2008: Railway celebration schedule - Chamonix news
It's a weekend of celebrations and free rail travel.
Come check out the line between Saint Gervais les Bains and Vallorcine, and marvel at the beautiful scenery.
Saturday 5th July in Chamonix; 10:00a.m. - 01:00a.m.
Free open air entertainment:... [read]
It's a weekend of celebrations and free rail travel.
Come check out the line between Saint Gervais les Bains and Vallorcine, and marvel at the beautiful scenery.
Saturday 5th July in Chamonix; 10:00a.m. - 01:00a.m.
Free open air entertainment:... [read]
27 Jun 2008: The E.U. comes to Chamonix and climbs Mont Blanc - Chamonix news
The representatives from 25 of the 27 nations (every nation except Austria and Finland) arrived Wednesday night in Chamonix to prepare to bring the European Union flag to the summit of Europe.
Under Franco-Italian guidance with guides from Chamonix... [read]
The representatives from 25 of the 27 nations (every nation except Austria and Finland) arrived Wednesday night in Chamonix to prepare to bring the European Union flag to the summit of Europe.
Under Franco-Italian guidance with guides from Chamonix... [read]
27 Jun 2008: The E.U. comes to Chamonix and climbs Mont Blanc - Chamonix news
The representatives from 25 of the 27 nations (every nation except Austria and Finland) arrived Wednesday night in Chamonix to prepare to bring the European Union flag to the summit of Europe.
Under Franco-Italian guidance with guides from Chamonix... [read]
The representatives from 25 of the 27 nations (every nation except Austria and Finland) arrived Wednesday night in Chamonix to prepare to bring the European Union flag to the summit of Europe.
Under Franco-Italian guidance with guides from Chamonix... [read]
25 Jun 2008: France Telecom blackout - Chamonix news
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... [read]
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... [read]
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]