Chamonix Mountain Paths, How are they looked after?

28th June 2008

The beautiful mountain pathways around Chamonix are looked after the Mountain Pathways Commission, learn more about how the valuable work they do.

Chamonix Mountain Paths, How are they looked after?

The Mountain Pathways Commission met in Chamonix last week, with new vice president Claire Thiolliere. Claire herself is a mid-mountain guide, championing ecological and environmental issues.

The commission is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of mountain paths, including access routes to refuges, which requires a specialist team to climb up and maintain.

With seven permanent employees and 13 season workers, the commission are responsible for looking after 350km of walkways and paths as well as 20 access routes to refuges, all with an annual budget of 36500 euros.

Before the summer season, workers clear fallen trees and debris from the paths. This summer many of the paths around the Brevent area are closed due to the major works for building the new bubble lift.

New work for this year include the reworking of the La Floria fire track, the Cerro pathway is to be improved and a pathway next to Les Bois.

All of which add's up to excellent news for hikers and ramblers around Chamonix.

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