Chamonix Chalet news

In three days, 2,000 participants race around Mont Blanc over 155 km through three countries - France, Italy and Switzerland), over ten mountain passes, 2000m altitudes and an elevation gain of 8500m - with 45 hours to finish!

The start and finish are both in Chamonix, and there are other events going on, including a 24 hour race, so the place will be buzzing more than ever over the August long weekend, with other festivities along the route as it passes through the valley. And there’s sure to be some big celebrations going on after the prizegiving in Chamonix on Sunday….

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