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Les Highlights of Events

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From modern to traditional occasions, both indoors and out, Chamonix hosts many cultural and sporting events for all seasons.

> Don't forget to consult the calendar of events.

Below you can check out the major events taking place over the coming months:

Kandahar - Coupe du monde de ski
Sport
Kandahar - Coupe du monde de ski
from Friday 03 February 2012 to Sunday 05 February 2012
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Men's Alpine Skiing World Cup in Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Feb. 3 &4 for a Downhill and Feb. 5, 2012 for the Super Combined, on the Verte piste in Les Houches.
Marathon du Mont-Blanc
Sport
Marathon du Mont-Blanc
from Friday 29 June 2012 to Sunday 01 July 2012
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The Mont-Blanc Cross (23 km) and the Mont-Blanc Marathon (42 km).
Coupe du Monde d'Escalade
Sport
Coupe du Monde d'Escalade
from Wednesday 11 July 2012 to Friday 13 July 2012
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Renewed success with two events: a Technical event in which pairs of climbers compete against each other by lead climbing a route on sight in turn, and the Speed event, an impressive show of agility in which two toproped climbers go head to head
Cosmo Jazz Festival
Musique
Cosmo Jazz Festival
from Tuesday 24 July 2012 to Sunday 29 July 2012
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This entirely free festival is the fruit of the imagination of André Manoukian, with the backing of Chamonix municipal authority.
Fête des guides de Chamonix
Spectacle • Fête traditionnelle
Fête des guides de Chamonix
from Tuesday 14 August 2012 to Wednesday 15 August 2012
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As usual, the programme for this major annual event includes sons et lumières [sound and light] shows, concerts and a traditional ceremony.
Festival des Heures d'Orgue
Musique
Festival des Heures d'Orgue
from Sunday 15 July 2012 to Sunday 19 August 2012
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The "Heures d'Orgue" have become the higlights of the summer musical season.
North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc
Sport
North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc
from Monday 27 August 2012 to Sunday 02 September 2012
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Unique in its kind, this event crosses 3 countries on foot (France, Italy and Switzerland), covers 166 kilometres and 9,400 metres climb in one fell swoop.