ARC’TERYX ALPINE ARC’ADEMY: AIM HIGH   Vancouver, B.C. – Arc’teryx Equipment invites you to embrace the history and the future of mountaineering during three days of Alpine experiences from June 8th to 10th, 2012, intended to educate and inspire anyone with an interest in the Mountains.   The Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix is the [...]

Montenvers evenings   Every Thursday, throughout the summer, the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc organises an evening out, up at the unique Grand Hôtel du Montenvers (1 913m) to the strains of mountain songs & music. Programme : 6:30pm : welcome at the Montenvers railway station 7:15pm : All aboard the vintage carriages dating back to the [...]

The Aiguille de Midi needs little introduction. The rocky peak, standing at 3842m, is known the world over for its magnificent 360 degree panoramic views and its unique high mountain setting. The 21st century is well and truly upon us and, in an era typified by new technology, we felt we ought to looking to [...]

The ‘Glaciorium’ (expected to open end of May 2012) A world of discovery awaits you at the new exhibition centre at the Montenvers Mer de Glace. Here the creation and evolution of the glaciers over the centuries is explained in detail. These ‘rivers’ of ice, which advance by many metres each year, remain one of [...]

Experience the Mont Blanc Panoramic this summer Take a panoramic trip over the glaciers in a cable car !! From 30th June to 2nd September 2012 you can head up to the Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc Panoramique cable car for a magical 50 minute long trip. The journey across the glaciers is [...]

The winter update version of our iPhone app is now available free of charge from the Apple AppStore, with lots of new features: – Live information on lifts and winter areas such as Aiguille du Midi, Brevent, Flegere, … – skiing, paragliding, snwoboard,… all the information you need for all your favourite activities. – Augmented [...]

Chamonix à la Carte, is taking on a new look this year and become Chamonix RapidCard • Simpler to use. • A single price in winter (daily price for a winter visit, adult 40€ / child 34€) and in summer (daily price for a summer visit, adult 23€ / child 19.50€). • A single area [...]