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The Mont-Blanc tunnel will close for more than three consecutive months in 2023 and 2024
22 March 2023
The Mont-Blanc tunnel, major Alpine automotive tunnel connecting France and Italy, will be closed for more than three consecutive months, from 4 September to 18 December 2023, then again in 2024, for heavy renovation work.
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Le tunnel du Mont-Blanc. Photo source : Le DL/Baptiste SAVIGNAC
Cosmiques Hut: New season and management
Cosmiques Hut (3.613 meters) - Massif du Mont Blanc
Saturday 18 March 2023, after several weeks of waiting, the Cosmiques...
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Mer de Glace: Closure of two access trails
The works carried out at Montenvers require the closure of these two trails. Photo Le DL /Sébastien VOINOT
From 16 March to 7 April 2023, closure of two trails: Closure of the...
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Mont-Blanc: a climber died after being hit by a stone in the Pellissier goulotte
The rockfall occurred while the roped party was rappelling down the Pellissier chute, a route regularly taken in the Pointes Lachenal sector. Photo The DL /B.S.
On Saturday 18 March 2023, a climber died while descending from the...
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Aiguille du Midi: A speed-rider gets stuck on the north face
The accident took place on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. Photo Le DL /Amelie DAVIET
Thursday 16 March 2023, the Chamonix High Mountain Gendarmerie...
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Mont Blanc: The Aiguille du Midi should resume service this Thursday 16 March
The Aiguille du Midi cable car. Photo source: Wikipedia
Good news: the Aiguille du Midi cable car should resume service from...
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Skiing for free: Registration open for "Skiing for all" from Boutch to Boutch
Boutch to Boutch: Skiing for everyone. Poster: Michel Delamarre
The sixth edition of the "Ski for all" event from Boutch to Boutch...
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Chamonix: The outdoor pool will open this summer 2023
The outdoor pool at the Richard Bozon sports center.
Good news: the outdoor pool of the Chamonix swimming pool will open...
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Chamonix: two avalanches in the Grands Montets ski area
L'hélicoptère de la sécurité civile en reconnaissance sur le domaine des Grands Montets. Photo Le DL/Antoine CHANDELLIER
On Sunday 12 March 2023, two snowslides reached the Grands Montets...
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Chamonix: a skier loses consciousness due to a head shock
The civil security helicopter was often mobilized this Thursday 9 March. Photo Archive The DL /G.Y.
On Thursday 9 March 2023, the Chamonix High Mountain Gendarmerie...
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The Montenvers footbridge is reopened to pedestrian traffic
La passerelle menant à la gare du Montenvers depuis le centre-ville avait besoin d’être renforcée. Photo Mairie de Chamonix
The metal walkway is reopened. Good news for those who had to take...
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Chamonix: a 73-year-old skier died by hitting a tree
PGHM rescuers could only confirm the death of the 73-year-old skier. Photo Archive Le D L
On Monday 6 March 2023, a 73-year-old French skier who was not...
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Wingsuit flight by the eagles of the GMHM just above Les Aiguilles of Chamonix
Major Arnaud Bayol and Staff Sergeant Cédric Rabinand recently wingsuit jumped from the summit of Les Deux Aigles (3.487 m). Photo source: @Arnaud BAYOL
Major Arnaud Bayol and his rope companion, Sergeant Cédric Rabinand...
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