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Tour - Charamillon (1850 m) - Autannes (2270 m)

Lognan (1975 m) - Grands Montets (3300 m)

Tramway du Mont-Blanc (2372 m)

télésiège du Glacier des Bossons (1410 m)

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Montenvers information

Works to securise the landslide area have been completed. We therefore have the pleasure to announce the reopening of the Montenvers train, as from Thursday, July 1st. The site will be fully open.

Consult the lift information chart.

Snowreport

June 03rd 2010

Ski areas : 0 /8
Slopes : 0 /68
Cross-country skiing : 0 km

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Office de Tourisme ****
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
85, place du Triangle de l'Amitié
BP 25
F-74400 Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Tel +33 450 53 00 24
Fax +33 450 53 58 90
info@chamonix.com

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Everyday
from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Bureau d'Argentière
24, route du village
F-74400 Argentière
Tel +33 450 54 02 14
Fax +33 450 54 06 39
argentiere.info@chamonix.com

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Everyday
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

home > Sports and mountain activities > Mountaineering

Chamonix - world capital of mountaineering

Since the first conquest of Mont-Blanc by Jacques Balmat and Michel Gabriel Paccard in 1786, the countless summits of the « Massif » have been coveted by man. The first to set their hearts on the summits were the wealthy Englishmen, who employed local guides to assist them in their climbs. Mountaineering developed and evolved until all the challenging rock faces and imposing summits had been conquered. Men kept pushing the limits of the impossible in order to succeed such exploits as the north face of the Walker (1938) and the « Linceul » (1968), both in the Grandes Jorasses, the south-westerly pillar of the « Petit Dru » (1955), the northern passage of the Dru (1973) or the north face of the Fou (1963). Chamonix's history is indissociable with the names of Terray, Rébuffat, Cassin, Bonatti, Desmaison, Hemming or Bérault and has been forged to the rythm of individual prowess and a collective passion for the mountains. The evolution of the sport today leaves no passage, gully or ice fall unconsidered, but the great classics like the Mont-Blanc are still as appealing as ever. Mountaineering is not an exclusive sport and there are high-mountain routes to suit all levels of fitness and ability. Let yourself be tempted by an adventure in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges on earth and contact the professionals.

For further information about mountain security :

www.ohm-chamonix.com (High Mountain office)

The Mont Blanc

Often described as the roof of Europe, every year the Mont-Blanc Massif attracts millions of visitors who come to admire, this exceptional natural site. By the same token thousands of alpinists aspire to reach the summit of Mont-Blanc. To conquer Mont-Blanc is a dream shared by many passionate climbers. A dream within the realms of reality as long as one does not underestimate the hidden difficulties on this legendary mountain. Sharing its summit with the communes of Chamonix, St-Gervais and Courmayeur in Italy, the « normal » climbing route is via the Aiguille du Gouter and the « Arête des Bosses » There are other less practiced itineraries such as the « Traverse », departing from the Aiguille du Midi, via the Mont-blanc du Tacul and the Mont Maudit, or the « Royal traverse » from the Domes de Miage via the famous Bionnassay ridge. For the most experienced alpinists, the Innominata ridge is accessed from the Italian side. Above all, one must remember that the Mont-Blanc constitutes a serious high-mountain route necessitating the presence of a guide.

Brochure « Climbing Mont Blanc is best left to experienced mountaineers »
List of companies offering this activiy

Association Internationale des Guides du Mont Blanc

98 rue des Moulins
BP 86
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 27 05

Coming from the world over, our guides : French, British, Germans are conscious of the rare privilege of living in Chamonix, the cradle of alpinism

Cham'Aventure

Maison de la Montagne
190 place de l'Eglise
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 55 70

A reference in outdoor sports for all ages... Action packed programmes for juniors and youths - sensations guaranteed! Refreshing water sports include...

U C P A Cosmique

131 rue du Lyret
Les Aiguilles
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 12 05

U C P A Les Glaciers

170 rue Straton
74400 Argentière
Tel : +33(0)4 50 54 07 11

Centre vacances sportives pour jeunes de 18 à 40 ans. Stages ski, snowboard, hors-piste, ski de randonnée, alpinisme, escalade, raids pédestres. Ac...

Prestige Outdoor Specialists

10 rte des Drus
Clos des Chanterelles
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)6 80 20 83 70

Prestige is proud to offer a variety of Mountain Sport activities from individual coaching to animated evening events. On all occasions, only the very...

Evolution 2

350 Avenue de la Plage
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 55 53 57

The Evolution 2 mountain guides : a team of passionate high mountain professionals able to match your most imaginative mountain dreams to the activiti...

Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix Mont-Blanc

Maison de la Montagne
190 place de l'Eglise
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 00 88

The Mountain Guide's company was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and biggest mountain guide's company in the world. That means more than 200 profess...

Stages Expéditions

97 chemin des Sellyres
Les Bossons
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 55 94 26

From Mont-Blanc to the Everest Specialised in Mont-blanc climbs, mountaineering courses, glacier walks, ski touring, expeditions to the ?seven summits...

Yak & Yeti Services

Chemin des Alpes
Rue Paccard
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 53 53 67

Yak et Yéti is the only multi-activity, multi-services agency in Chamonix Valley - it is THE specialist. For all activities - paragliding, rafting, ...

Chamonix Experience

141 rue Charlet Straton
Alpcenter
74400 Argentière
Tel : +33(0)4 50 54 09 36

Founded by renowned mountain guide and foremost Everest expedition leader, Russell Brice, Chamonix Experience is a mountain guide and adventure bureau...

Peak Expérience

3 Route des Moussoux
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)6 20 63 18 52

Aventure en Tête

420 Route du Chapeau
Le Lavancher
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Tel : +33(0)4 50 54 05 11