Yesterday, the mountain rescue (PGHM) of Chamonix had to go into the mountains 5 times to rescue some climbers and hikers in the Mont Blanc area.
- The first one was at 8.55h in the Tete Rousse hut to rescue a man with a tendinitus.
- Half an hour... [read]
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CHAMONIX: Huge storms! Campsite evacuated, Mont Blanc Tunnel closed…
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The Tunnel was closed to traffic from both the French and Italian side. Around 10.a.m., the tunnel was temporarily opened to smaller vehicles via the Chemin du Dard but semis and all larger vehicles were rerouted to the Frejus tunnel and Vintimille.
“It was determined that a landslide of around 15m was blocking the traffic in the direction of the tunnel. Experts will determine today, if the bridges and roads are undamaged and safe for traffic.” - From a meeting of the ATMB (Autoroutes et tunnel du Mont-Blanc) yesterday evening.
The Chemin des Tissourds & the rue Marie-Paradis were closed but should open later today. The water level was up to 2 meters in some basements in the rue Marie-Paradis.
Forty-seven people were evacuated from the Molliasses campsite and moved to the Youth Hostel in Les Pelerins. The campsite was severely damaged by the flood but all campers were able to recover their belongings yesterday afternoon.
The floods were caused by heavy rains in the Chamonix Valley on Monday and Tuesday.
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16 Jun 2009: CHAMONIX: A very busy weekend for the PGHM mountain rescue
Yesterday, the mountain rescue (PGHM) of Chamonix had to go into the mountains 5 times to rescue some climbers and hikers in the Mont Blanc area.
- The first one was at 8.55h in the Tete Rousse hut to rescue a man with a tendinitus.
- Half an hour... [read]
Yesterday, the mountain rescue (PGHM) of Chamonix had to go into the mountains 5 times to rescue some climbers and hikers in the Mont Blanc area.
- The first one was at 8.55h in the Tete Rousse hut to rescue a man with a tendinitus.
- Half an hour... [read]
14 Jun 2009: Two motorcycle accidents in Vallorcine
It was a tragic day on this road that leads from the Chamonix Valley to Switzerland via Vallorcine.
Yesterday, around 9 a.m., the Vallorcine firemen were called to the site of an accident. A motorcycle had collided head on with a bus. The Chamonix... [read]
It was a tragic day on this road that leads from the Chamonix Valley to Switzerland via Vallorcine.
Yesterday, around 9 a.m., the Vallorcine firemen were called to the site of an accident. A motorcycle had collided head on with a bus. The Chamonix... [read]
11 Jun 2009: Chamonix: The new ranking for the Hotels in France... the 5 stars
"We want to take our time. We'll wait and see the reaction of customers and if they give importance or not, to the new stars. For Perrine Maillet, the "Hameau Albert 1er" in Chamonix, the new decree does not disturb the smooth running of their 4-star... [read]
"We want to take our time. We'll wait and see the reaction of customers and if they give importance or not, to the new stars. For Perrine Maillet, the "Hameau Albert 1er" in Chamonix, the new decree does not disturb the smooth running of their 4-star... [read]
10 Jun 2009: Mont Blanc tunnel workers on strike?
The Unions CGT, CFTC and FO lodged at the SGTMB (société de gestion du tunnel du Mont Blanc), a subsidiary of ATMB (Autoroutes et Tunnel du Mont Blanc), a strike notice for the period between Thursday June 11 at 6am to Friday June 12 at 6am. The unions... [read]
The Unions CGT, CFTC and FO lodged at the SGTMB (société de gestion du tunnel du Mont Blanc), a subsidiary of ATMB (Autoroutes et Tunnel du Mont Blanc), a strike notice for the period between Thursday June 11 at 6am to Friday June 12 at 6am. The unions... [read]
09 Jun 2009: Chamonix Valley: What's going on in Chamonix???
Chamonix: Barman beaten up
Two persons, one that lives in Chamonix and another that was here visiting his brother, were arrested by the Gendarmerie of Chamonix. In the evening from Saturday to Sunday they beat up a barman from a south of Chamonix... [read]
Chamonix: Barman beaten up
Two persons, one that lives in Chamonix and another that was here visiting his brother, were arrested by the Gendarmerie of Chamonix. In the evening from Saturday to Sunday they beat up a barman from a south of Chamonix... [read]
08 Jun 2009: European Elections, Horse Show and Hockey
They did not expect that, starting with the former president and current honorary president of the Association for the Respect of the Mont-Blanc (ARSMB), Georges Unia, Chamonix votes at 29.79% (38% on Servoz!) are a proof of real change in the minds of... [read]
They did not expect that, starting with the former president and current honorary president of the Association for the Respect of the Mont-Blanc (ARSMB), Georges Unia, Chamonix votes at 29.79% (38% on Servoz!) are a proof of real change in the minds of... [read]
04 Jun 2009: Horse show in "Les Bois"
In Chamonix there's more then just skiing, there are many other sports and activities, as demonstrated by the "Club de sports de Chamonix", with the organization of a horse show this weekend at the "Désert Blanc", just behind the DZ of PGHM.
With approximately... [read]
In Chamonix there's more then just skiing, there are many other sports and activities, as demonstrated by the "Club de sports de Chamonix", with the organization of a horse show this weekend at the "Désert Blanc", just behind the DZ of PGHM.
With approximately... [read]
02 Jun 2009: Goodbye Karine
1 500 people were gathered there, under the "Aiguilles de Chamonix", to say goodbye to the one that illuminated the world of snowboarding and mountaineering.
"Karine my, I'm going to miss you..." With these few words, Claude, her mother, spoke of her... [read]
1 500 people were gathered there, under the "Aiguilles de Chamonix", to say goodbye to the one that illuminated the world of snowboarding and mountaineering.
"Karine my, I'm going to miss you..." With these few words, Claude, her mother, spoke of her... [read]
02 Jun 2009: Goodbye Karine
1 500 people were gathered there, under the "Aiguilles de Chamonix", to say goodbye to the one that illuminated the world of snowboarding and mountaineering.
"Karine my, I'm going to miss you..." With these few words, Claude, her mother, spoke of her... [read]
1 500 people were gathered there, under the "Aiguilles de Chamonix", to say goodbye to the one that illuminated the world of snowboarding and mountaineering.
"Karine my, I'm going to miss you..." With these few words, Claude, her mother, spoke of her... [read]
01 Jun 2009: Karine Ruby's funeral today
Yesterday afternoon and today, until the ceremony, Karine's coffin is in the "Maison de la Montagne" for family, friends and all those who want to pay tribute to Karine.
On the square, groups of climbers, snowboarders form before entering to pay tribute... [read]
Yesterday afternoon and today, until the ceremony, Karine's coffin is in the "Maison de la Montagne" for family, friends and all those who want to pay tribute to Karine.
On the square, groups of climbers, snowboarders form before entering to pay tribute... [read]