News in Chamonix: Daily News Bulletins
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Chamonix set for bank heist film shootFrançois Cluzet in Chamonix for new film
by Chris Richard | Editor | published: 22nd May, 2012The Intouchables actor François Cluzet is in Chamonix shooting for his latest film based on the true story of a 11.6 million euro bank job.
The acclaimed French actor will be shooting scenes this week up at the Col des Montets, Tré le Champs and in the centre of Chamonix.
The film is being produced by Philippe Godeau and will be based on the true story of Toni Musulin, the man who stole 11.6 million Euros from the Banque de France while on duty. ...more
First Chamonix electric busChamonix bus get plugged in
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 15th May, 2012After successful testing of an electric bus scheme last year, Chamonix has now invested in an electric bus to add to their fleet of Mulet town buses. The electric bus will be put into service later this year. ...more
Chamonix local on housing rights hunger strike7 summits mountaineer on hunger strike
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 11th May, 2012Local chef and mountaineer Florent Guillarme has been on hunger strike since Wednesday in an appeal to his landlord to improve living conditons.The story started back in January when Florent was working outside of the Chamonix valley and after a weeks absence, came home to find his home completely flooded. An empty apartment above had sprung a leak and flooded his apartment causing widespread damage.
The neighbouring apartment was broken into by local fire-fighters but the stop cock could not be found - so a call to the owner was made. However the owner was unreachable and local property agent in charge of selling his apartment refused to give entry.
A month later Florent Guillarme still without news from his neighbour has had to pay out for a second rent as his home was uninhabitable. ...more
Italian guide dies on Tour Ronde, Mont BlancGuide in deadly fall on Mont Blanc
An young instructor with the Italian mountain military school has suffered a fatal fall on the Tour Ronde on the French side of the Mont Blanc massif.
The 28 year qualified mountaineer fell over 350 metres on Thursday whilst on a steep ski descent of the North face of the Tour Ronde. ...more
Fatal Chamonix speed riding accident24 year old local man found dead
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 9th May, 2012A young Chamonix local has died in a speed riding accident on the North face of the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix. The 24 year old from Les Houches was speed riding (combined sport of skiing and paragliding) off the Aiguille du Midi on Monday when the accident happened. ...more
Cost of storm damage in Chamonix ‘in the millions’Compagnie du Mont Blanc alone looking at costs of €600,000
by Amy Neville-Eliot | Ski Editor | published: 4th May, 2012It is almost a week now since the violent storm hit Chamonix and repair work is still underway. The overall cost to the community is likely to be millions of euros. ...more
Chamonix avalanche kills Norwegian Skier 300 metre wide avalanche on the aiguille d’Argentiere
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 30th Apr, 2012An avalanche on the aiguille d’Argentiere, Chamonix has claimed the life of a Norwegian skier.
The mountaineer was swept away by an avalanche whilst climbing the aiguille d’Argentiere with two other skiers. The avalanche came down form the top of the glacier du Milieu and dragged the man along 100 metres of snow and rock. ...more
Chamonix storm & strong winds cause havocGusts with gusto turn Chamonix upside down
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 30th Apr, 2012The official weather warning came on Saturday morning that strong winds would be present throughout the Chamonix valley over the weekend - the gale force winds caused widespread damage in Chamonix but fortunately no-one was injured. ...more
Chamonix Arc'teryx Arc'ademy weekend announcedThree days of mountaineering education and inspiration in Chamonix
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 27th Apr, 2012Canadian technical outdoor company Arc'teryx have announced the launch of the Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy which will take place in Chamonix, the three day event will be led by experienced mountain guides and Arc'teryx athletes. ...more
Chamonix athletes are going for goldLocal Alpinists win international recognition
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 25th Apr, 2012It's been a great season for two sporting Chamoniards this winter, Nina Cook Silitch and Blaise Giezendanner. ...more
New Chamonix forest adventure parkOpening in June
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 24th Apr, 2012A new forest adventure park is currently being developed in the tree-tops of the Gaillands forest and should be open for June. ...more
Huge investments for Mont Blanc Tunnel & Chamonix road networkATMB invests on and off road
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 18th Apr, 2012The ATMB (Autoroutes et tunnel du Mont-Blanc) who manage the major roads and tunnels of Chamonix have presented their investment plans for 2012 which will involve major security developments to the Mont Blanc tunnel and improvements to the roads leading up to Chamonix. ...more
Corsica comes to ChamonixFestival celebrating all things Corsican takes place this weekend
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 11th Apr, 2012La Corse a Cham returns to Chamonix for 3 days of Corsican culture, music, dancing, food, drink and entertainment. ...more
Easter Monday mayhem for mountain rescuePGHM called out 8 times on Easter Monday
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 11th Apr, 2012There was no time to sit around scoffing chocolate eggs for the PGHM this Easter Monday - they had no less than 8 call-outs to attend. ...more
Teenage Olympic Torchbearer to summit Mont BlancChamonix Charity Climb
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 10th Apr, 2012A teen member of the London 2012 torchbearers will be committing to a charity Mont Blanc summit attempt this summer. ...more
Chamonix ski area prolongs closing dateFlegere ski area to stay open until 29th April
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 6th Apr, 2012The ski season continues longer than anticipated for the Flegere ski area in Chamonix as the Chamonix lift company have announced a prolongation of the season until the 29th of April. ...more
German skier killed in Chamonix avalanche37 year old skier dies of injuries
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 4th Apr, 2012An avalanche swept away two German skiers on the Glacier du Tour area above the village of Le Tour, killing one. ...more
New 4* hotel given the go-ahead in Chamonix Les PrazPermission granted for luxury hotel near Flegere ski slopes
by Alison Shayler | Ski Editor | published: 4th Apr, 2012A decision has been made that Chamonix needs a new high-end hotel and the picturesque village of Les Praz has been approved as the location. ...more
Two Swiss stranded on the Swiss route, Grand Capucin Strained Swiss stuck on summit
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 3rd Apr, 2012Two Swiss mountaineers were forced to spend a night 3838 metres on the peak of the Grand Capucin, part of the Mont Blanc Massif. ...more
Two year Chamonix rail renovation work commencesRenovation of the railway line and tunnel des Montets
by Robin Deering | Ski Editor | published: 2nd Apr, 2012The 70 million euro two-year renovation project starts today and with it comes changes in rail timetables. ...more
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