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Webcam view right into the centre of Chamonix town, which overlooks the Place Balmat. This is one of the most popular areas of town and plays host to numerous events, starts of races, and parties. Don't forget to turn up here for the New Year's Eve celebrations!

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Chamonix 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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