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Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
World's oldest mountain guide association
The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and largest association of mountain guides in the world. 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. In the summer of 2021, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix celebrated its 200th anniversary.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersChamonix-Mont-Blanc1
- Websitewww.chamonix-guides.com
- Legal formsociété par actions simplifiée1
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The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and largest association of mountain guides in the world. 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
Timeline
- 1821Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.chamonix-guides.com1
- WikipediaCompagnie des Guides de Chamonix
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ2989970
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsCompagnie des Guides de Chamonix photo by Calips, CC BY-SA 3.0