It seems as though Chamonix has become one of the best spots on the planet for wingsuiters to come too. Â This video from the flying-frenchies is of a solo ascent of the Aiguille de la Republique and the firstwing suit jump.
www.flying-frenchies.com
Chamonix has been awarded the status of “Alpine Town Of The Year” by the association “Ville des Alpes de L’Annèe”
Below is an extract from their web-site.
… is an association of alpine towns which have been awarded the title of “Alpine Town of the Year”. The title commends an alpine town for its particular commitment to the implementation of the Alpine Convention and is awarded by an international Jury.
On Monday the 1st of September 2014 Chamonix was selected from a long list of potential towns covering the entier Alps. Â Selected by an international jury and based largely on Chamonix’s commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% before the end of 2015
Towns previously selected are listed below (Taken from www.villedesalpes.org)
Our Chamonix Taxi Cab service has been proving very popular this winter and as such is a service we plan to continue throughout the year.
If you require a morning taxi service to go skiing or need to get back from the bar late at night we are here to offer you a round the clock service. Â In conjunction with our partners we provide a 24hour service at very reasonable rates.
Call us on 00 33 (0)6 79 01 46 02
James Coates
If you are arriving in Geneva via the airport then there are no problems, we collect clients from the airport on a daily basis all year round.
geneva train station
What happens if you are not arriving by plane and want picked up from the Train station or a down town hotel? well, its not a problem for us. Â We collect from any location and travel to any location near and far. Â We frequently travel into Geneva city to pick up from the train station, Hotels, shops, houses and offices to travel up to Chamonix or else where.
Call us on 00 33 (0)6 79 01 46 02
Or, contact us through our site
Chamonix Taxi
Christams is over and everyone is here to experience a Chamonix New Year.
Lots of people over the season will be looking for a Chamonix Taxi to get around the valley and avoid drinking and driving.
At Chamonix Cabs we provide a Taxi service between Servoz and Vallorcine please call for prices and to book on:- 00 33 6 79 01 46 02
James Coates
A mountaineer recently discovered a box of hidden treasure on the Glacier des Bossons, He stumbled across the box which contained rubies, emerlands and sapphires while crossing over the Glacier.
The climber decided to hand the jewels over to local authorities after he noticed the jewels were contained in bags with ‘Made in India’ printed on them.
Its not the first time pieces of aircraft have been found on the Glacier des Bossons, in-fact, some local residents frequently find pieces of the stricken Air India plans that crashed on Mont-Blanc in 1950 and 1966.
If no-one claims the jewels they could become the property of the lucky mountaineer, who would then become around €250,000 richer!
If your 2013/14 winter holiday is already booked why not get you airport transfer booked too. All too often we receive last minute requests from people who “forgot” to book this vital part of their holiday.
We understand it’s not as much fun as choosing your luxury chalet or buying your new skis online, but without the airport transfer your chalet could be difficult to get too.
At this time of year many of the airport transfer companies are getting ready for the coming winter and have lots of availability, booking now will almost certainly guarantee you availability even over the busy Xmas / New year period.
james Coates
www.Chamonixcabs.com
Policing of the “normal” route and Trois mont-Blanc route on Mont-Blanc will now go 
ahead for this coming summer climbing season 2013.
From June through to September police will be placed on two very popular climbing routes to inform and, when necessary prevent people attempting Mont Blanc.
They will mostly be present in two places: the Col du Midi and the Tete Rousse hut. They are being placed there to educate climbers and give advice for a successful summit attempt. They will look at equipment, peoples fitness, weather and other factors.
The only place where is it permited to bivouac is at the Tête Rousse, where there is a designated camping area.
James Coates