Events
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Throughout the year Chamonix Valley is the stage for world famous events such as the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc, the Khandahar alpine ski competition, the Nissan Outdoor Games, among others. See below for more information. |
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Seasonal Summer Events 2012 June • Fete de La Musique - 21st June Come to Chamonix to enjoy the free annual celebration of music on June 21st the summer solstice. From Argentiere to central Chamonix you will hear a variety of music that continues throughout the day in bars, pubs and on the streets ranging from Classical and Orchestral music to Rock and Electro.
Every year in June the Marathon du Mont-Blanc attracts thousands of competitors and spectators. It is an ultimate challenge covering 42kms and climbing over 1000m. The less serious competitors can participate in a cross-country 24km race or a 10km race and even children partake in the 800m competition.
July • Coupe de Monde d’Escalade July Every year, Chamonix hosts the World Climbing Championships (Coupe du Monde d’Escalade) during which the world’s finest speed and technical climbers descend on the resort for three days of astonishing climbing action. • Cosmo Jazz Festival July 24 Jul - 29 Jul 2012 This entirely free festival is the fruit of the imagination of André Manoukian. It will showcase authentic, intense and rare roots music: the world’s finest music in the most beautiful of all natural showcases. The 1st Chamonix Cosmojazz Festival will take place under the projection of the Arete des Cosmiques. During “cosmic” strolls or rides on a cable car, the public will discover improvisers from distant lands, playing in the most beautiful high-mountain locations. When it’s time for the Apérojazz (jazz aperitif), the streets will resonate to the jazzy sound of brass bands that are let loose on the town. In the evening, the musicians and audience can gather together at the Jam de Cham jam sessions in a “club” until the end of the night.
August • 87th Fete des Guides Aug 15th 2012 Each year during the middle of August the Chamonix valley celebrates the history of its mountain guides and their courageous achievements. Over a 4 day period a variety of attractions are put on by La Compagnie des Guides and event sponsors to raise money and awareness and to award those with outstanding achievements, as well as remembering those who lost their lives on the mountains. • Chamonix Adventure Festival - A festival incorporating the Arts & Adventure 20th - 26th Aug 2012
• Ultra Trail Tour du Mont Blanc 27th Aug - 2nd Sept 2012 The Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc brings a wonderful sense of team spirit
to the Chamonix Valley. Over the course of three days, participants
cover a total of 166kms, 3 countries, 7 valleys, 71 glaciers and 400
summits, experiencing a difference in altitude of 9400 metres. This race
is a true test of endurance, a combination of pleasure/pain, highs and
lows. The trail begins and ends at Chamonix but you can catch sight of
the runners as they pass through Les Houches, Les Contamines, Les
Chapieux, Courmayeur, La Fouly, Champex, Trient, Vallorcine, and
Flegere. Each of these areas celebrates the achievement of the runners
by holding a fete with concerts, barbeques and general encouragement,
clapping and cheering as the runners pass by. December 2012 New Year Chamonix's town square comes alive with a mass congregation of visitors and locals underneath the clock tower before midnight on New Year's Eve. With fireworks, music and festive singing and drinking it is a fun way to welcome in the New Year. All of the bars and pubs have private parties, most with international DJ's and live music and restaurants often offer special menus.
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