Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix

The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and largest association of guides in the world.[1] The association is based in Chamonix, France, and also has offices in Argentière and Les Houches which are only open during the high winter and summer seasons.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Les carnets de Cachat le Géant : mémoires de Jean-Michel Cachat dit "Le Géant", guide de monsieur de Saussure, paysan de la vallée de Chamonix, ISBN 9782842061616.
  2. ↑ http://www.chamonix-guides.eu/69-ofiice.htm

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