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La Chamoniarde mountain conditions report for 31 August 2024.

A brief update on mountain conditions! 

Emosson, © Pierrot

August is drawing to a close and it's time for some mountain huts to close for the season: 

- The Argentière, Charpoua and Requin huts are now closed. 

- Plan Glacier will close on 7 September. 

 

The Plan Joran gondola closed on 31/08. The Mont Blanc tunnel closes on 2 September at 5pm for 3 months.

 

Activity in the high mountains and on snow routes has been much reduced in recent weeks, with the weather having a lot to do with it. It's time to climb compact rock, or go to the beach. 

 

We've updated our news feed, so you can find the latest reports on conditions here. 

 

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who are involved, in any way, in providing us with information, thank you! 

 

Translated with kind permission from an original report by La Chamoniarde.

Readers are reminded that conditions in mountain environments are prone to (sometimes rapid) change and that they should use their own best judgement when visiting them.