Paragliding and Fetes des Guides 2011, Chamonix
The sun has returned to Chamonix Mont Blanc and what better way of celebrating than taking to the skies?
There are a number of Paragliding / Parapente schools in Chamonix and any of them will treat you to something pretty special.
Ahead we also have Les Fete des Guides which is an annual celebration that culminates on Monday with a light show at the climbing wall at Les Gaillands.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsChamonix hosts a wide range of sporting events throughout the year. The biggest ones include the Mont Blanc Marathon in June and the UTMB trail running race in August. In March, the Unlimited Festival brings ravers to the mountains while Musilac Mont Blanc takes place a month later. At the end of July, the Cosmo Jazz Festival hosts concerts all around the valley.
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