After strikes and protests on the 4th April in Sallanches, the work force at the Dynastar factory have been pretty quiet, but according to one worker, “the factory is like a barrel of gun powder waiting to explode.”
This explosion could very well... [read]
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Chamonix: Incident at the Envers des Aiguilles & Competitor Security for the UTMB 2009
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The climber, from Alpes Maritimes, suffered a rib injury but managed to reach the Envers des Aiguilles hut.
Also, the PGHM performed a rescue close to the Couvercle hut of two people with slight injuries.
Par ailleurs, les hommes du peloton de gendarmerie de haute montagne étaient intervenus lundi pour deux blessés légers au refuge du Couvercle.
AFTER THE MERCANTOUR TRAIL ACCIDENT: the organisation of the UTMB 2009 will rise the surveillance
Last Sunday, 21st June, in the Mercantour (Alpes Maritimes), 3 people were found dead after a big storm hit that region. They had been participating in the Grand Raid du Mercantour, a long distance race.
This situation has alerted the organisers of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, competition that takes place in Chamonix on every August.
The organisers of the Grand Raid suspended the race but some competitors did not arrive at their next control post.
Catherine Poletti, of the UTMB explains that, "Storm conditions are more difficult to forecast in the mountains. Since the start of the UTMB in 2003, pre-planning adverse weather has proved difficult. It is difficult to locate the competitors."
The organization has a €100,000 security budget. This includes the use of an on-line monitoring system that is designed to track the location of all the competitors. At each of the 22 control posts, a surveillance system monitors the progress of each competitor.
Close to the end of the race, the first 30 competitors are tracked by GPS, which is relayed to the UTMB website for on-line, real-time tracking.
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20 Jun 2009: DYNASTAR: Workforce grows desperate and angry.
After strikes and protests on the 4th April in Sallanches, the work force at the Dynastar factory have been pretty quiet, but according to one worker, “the factory is like a barrel of gun powder waiting to explode.”
This explosion could very well... [read]
After strikes and protests on the 4th April in Sallanches, the work force at the Dynastar factory have been pretty quiet, but according to one worker, “the factory is like a barrel of gun powder waiting to explode.”
This explosion could very well... [read]
19 Jun 2009: CHAMONIX: Road to Mont Blanc Tunnel reopens!
After a flood and mud slide last week, one lane of the access road to the Mont-Blanc Tunnel opened yesterday.
500m of traffic restrictions will be in place while repairs are completed after the damage from Tuesdays flooding.
Please see previous... [read]
After a flood and mud slide last week, one lane of the access road to the Mont-Blanc Tunnel opened yesterday.
500m of traffic restrictions will be in place while repairs are completed after the damage from Tuesdays flooding.
Please see previous... [read]
18 Jun 2009: CHAMONIX: Mont Blanc access ramp remains closed!
The road leading to the TMB remains closed after Tuesday's flooding. The investigative group sent by the ATMB discovered that none of the roads or bridges were damaged but the hillside was still not in a stable condition.
Small vehicles can acc... [read]
The road leading to the TMB remains closed after Tuesday's flooding. The investigative group sent by the ATMB discovered that none of the roads or bridges were damaged but the hillside was still not in a stable condition.
Small vehicles can acc... [read]
17 Jun 2009: CHAMONIX: Huge storms! Campsite evacuated, Mont Blanc Tunnel closed…
The Favrands River flooded over its banks between 7am and 8am yesterday. The Molliasses campsite was quickly evacuated. Many roads in the county were also temporarily closed, including the access ramp to the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
The Tunnel was closed... [read]
The Favrands River flooded over its banks between 7am and 8am yesterday. The Molliasses campsite was quickly evacuated. Many roads in the county were also temporarily closed, including the access ramp to the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
The Tunnel was closed... [read]
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]
