Introduction

Welcome to the 2008 edition of Experience Chamonix. Whether this is your first time, or you are a seasoned visitor to the resort, the magic of Chamonix never fades. No other resort offers such a diverse range of attractions, and certainly our experience of the place only seems to get better every year. This guide is published to ensure you too have the very best experience possible in the Chamonix Valley.

All of the information in this guide is also available on our resort web site: www.chamonixexperience.com.

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Enjoy your Experience of Chamonix.

Conquering the West Face of the Petit Dru

On the 4th February, 2007, after an arduous 9 day ascent, Martial Dumas and Jean-Yves Fredericksen, became the first to climb the right side of the west face of the Petit Dru (3733m), since the huge rock fall of June 2005, which completely destroyed the legendary Bonatti Pillar and Harlin-Robbins Direttissima. Sleeping in a portaledge tent, suspended in the void, the climb was fraught with danger, not least because of the ever present risk of further rock slides. Their incredible ascent means their names are worthy additions to the lists of legendary climbers, whose spirit and bravery, echo amongst the historical peaks of Chamonix.

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