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Chamonix Guide Caught in Avalanche in the Haute Maurienne

An avalanche on Sunday takes the life of a local guide

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Ellie Mahoney, Chamonix Editor
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An avalanche in the Haute Maurienne has sadly taken the life of Chamonix Mountain guide Philippe Chillet.

Philippe worked with the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix, and was on a trip in the Albaron area with 2 other people.

Although he was rescued and flown to Grenoble hospital for treatment, he sadly passed away yesterday.

Our thoughts are with his family and all those who knew him.

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