Triathlon du Mont Blanc, Passy

Feel like a cool off in a sweltering August?If so why not enter the triathlon du Mont Blanc! Its a great event with lots of friendly competitors, perfect for first timers. Its held down in Passy which is a twenty minute drive down the Valley, what  a location what with the fresh alpine lac and mountainous roads leading straight up from the waters edge. The event is split across three days, boasting five events to cater for the youngsters all the way up to a half iron man!

❄️❄️❄️ Powder Alert #3 | 145 cm!! ❄️❄️❄️

December 21, 2019

A serious amount of snow has appeared on our radar this week, unfortunately the rain snow limit is still a little high for this time of year.

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Bonjour Whats Your Emergency…Bahhhh

December 21, 2019

Friday morning at around 8:30 am a crack team of six rescuers from the Chamonix PGHM and the mountain animal rescue team (Esam) rescued...

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❄️❄️❄️ Powder Alert #2 | 113 cm!! ❄️❄️❄️

December 8, 2019

With over 20 resorts opened locally already, the Mont Blanc Massif is looking epic for the start of the festive season.

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2 Freeride Skiers Found Dead After Avalanche

December 3, 2019

Aged 28 and 32, the two experienced skiers were also instructors and well known figures on both sides of the Mont Blanc.

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❄️❄️❄️ Powder Alert #1 | 75 cm!! ❄️❄️❄️

November 25, 2019

Chamonix's kicking off the Winter season in style with a HUGE 75cm forecasted this week, temperatures are not set to drop too much but a slow decrease is forecasted.

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Drug Bust | 100,000 Euros Hidden In The Hood

November 23, 2019

Aged 20 and 30 years old they have been linked to a large drug network here in the Haute Savoie.

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Young Climbers Involved In Fatal Fall

November 21, 2019

The two climbers set off tuesday morning to climb the Bonington route up the Aiguille du Plan, alas nothing was heard from them throughout the day.

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Grands Montets Opening Confirmed

November 20, 2019

The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Group announces the partial opening of the Grands Montets ski area for this week end.

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Lets Go Winter 2019/20!!

November 17, 2019

Some of you lucky ones have already enjoyed some winter snow in our neighbouring resorts, but have no fear if you haven't got deep and steep yet...It's Coming!

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Nid d’Aigle | Climber Suffers Fatal Fall

June 1, 2019

Yesterday, Friday the 31st of May at around 1 pm, a mountaineer fell on a high alpine trial at the arrival station of the Nid d'Aigle.

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Cosmiques Couloir | Deadly Fall

May 27, 2019

Wednesday afternoon, a 46 year old Swiss woman fell while skiing down the Cosmiques couloir in the Mont-Blanc massif.

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Avalanche | Life Lost In The l’Aiguille Rouges

May 19, 2019

A 33 year old skier sadly lost his life yesterday in the Aiguilles Rouges high above Chamonix.

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MISSING | Dr Bailey’s Body Has Been Found

April 17, 2019

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In an area not far from the chalets du Fer (Chenaux), at about 1,280 metres a snowshoe was found placed against a tree.

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❄️❄️❄️ Powder Alert #7 | 56 cm!! ❄️❄️❄️

April 2, 2019

More snow has been ordered... YIPPPEEE Easter Holiday POW POW

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Eugster Couloir 3 Alpinists Fall 600m!

April 1, 2019

Late Sunday morning three alpinists fell 600 metres down a couloir on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi.

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Guitare en Scène Festival Comes To Chamonix!

March 28, 2019

Planet Chamonix are excited to see Guitare en Scène team up with the Fête des guides this year!

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