Tour of the Chamonix Cemetery

We will remember mountaineering heroes such as Edward Whymper, Louis Lachenal, and Lionel Terray. We will stop at the vault of the Compagnie des Guides, whose names serve as a reminder of the tragic fate of men who “fell” while performing their duties. We’ll remember those whom the war took up into the mountains. We’ll learn about the young people from outside Chamonix who were passionate about mountaineering and lost their lives on our peaks. We’ll pause in front of the wall covered with plaques in memory of “those” whose bodies were never recovered. It will also be an opportunity to remember the Simonds, Payots, Ravanels, Couttets, Frison-Roche, and so many other professionals and amateurs who have shaped the history of this very special valley. A visit to the cemetery thus allows us to reflect on the very special world that is the Chamonix Valley. Reservations required: +33 (0)6 07 21 51 90 or contact@visites-guidees-74.fr.