29 August 1879: First ascent of the Petit Dru
On 29 August 1879, the Petit Dru (3,730 m) was conquered! It was a feat that would go down in the annals of mountaineering. Jean Esteril Charlet Stratton, Proper Payot and Frédéric Folliguet made the first ever ascent of the Petit Dru (3,730 m), one of the most impressive and feared peaks in the Mont […]
Discover the Montenvers Mer de Glace
Discover Montenvers Mer de Glace: A Must-See in Chamonix Located in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, the Montenvers Mer de Glace is one of the most breathtaking sites in the Chamonix Valley. Just a 20-minute ride from Chamonix aboard the iconic Montenvers cogwheel train, this spectacular viewpoint draws thousands of visitors each year […]
200 years ago… Victor Hugo discovered Montenvers
In 1825, Victor Hugo, just 23 years old, discovered Montenvert (as it was spelt at the time) and the Mer de Glace. (August 16th 1825) To carry out his excursion and walk on the Mer de Glace glacier, the then very young Victor Hugo (who was only 23) took Michel Devouassoux as his guide.After reaching […]
26-29 June : Mont-Blanc Marathon
The Mont Blanc Marathon is an international sporting event organised by the Chamonix Sports Club. From 26 to 29 June, eight running competitions are being organised around Chamonix, in the Mont-Blanc massif.2 competitions will take place on the paths leading up to the Montenvers: * The 90 km Mont Blanc, during the day on 27 […]
July 3-6 : Arc’teryx Alpine Academy
Welcome to the 14th edition of the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy, in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Your chance to hone skills, access tips and learn from 100+ world-class guides and 40+ professional athletes in a variety of different clinics. Then, relax and enjoy live music, film premieres, and workshops at the Alpine Village, centred at the heart of the […]