suckbm Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Thinking about heading there this summer and wondering a few things How hard is it to find english speaking partners for moderate+ routes? Are there any good guide books in english covering alpine routes there? Can you camp for free in chamonix? What are the main cities to fly into from seattle? Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted January 5, 2008 Posted January 5, 2008 I can get you in touch with a friend of mine that's done a bunch of stuff over there. Also, talk to Jens. PM me if you're interested. Cheers Quote
Hugh Conway Posted January 5, 2008 Posted January 5, 2008 http://www.terragalleria.com/mountain/info/chamonix/chamonix-info.html information is slightly old (i.e. the Belvedere is now closed). Shouldn't be a problem finding English speakers. Would be harder to find french speakers. buy guidebooks in Chamonix no free camping. Compared to other places in the alps fewer budget options. Look on other message boards (or on the message board at internet cafe in the main square) for a room let - have seen them for 300-400 euro a month. Geneva + 20 euro transfer bus. Free wifi at McDonalds. Fat drunk brits have invaded and driven up prices. Quote
goatboy Posted January 5, 2008 Posted January 5, 2008 I just got a very nice, small guidebook at the mtneer's bookstore in Seattle. It covers alpine routes and discusses how climate change has affected climbing in the alps. I will post the name of the book once I find it... Quote
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