Andreas Fransson's Tempting Fear
This special Salomon Freeski TV episode follows the Swedish ski-mountaineer, Andreas Fransson, who makes an astonishing comeback after breaking his neck in an avalanche on the Aiguille Verte in Chamonix.
The video is beautifully filmed and edited by Mike Douglas and Bjarne Salén, and Andreas gives his outlook on past events, fear, risk, and the drive behind his adventures. Sit back, put this on full screen and admire.
Find out all about what is happening in the Chamonix valley and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the valley. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.
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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