This is the complete history of Chamonix's Compagnie des Guides, brought together for the first time in one book. The work chronicles the exploits and tragedies, great names, early travellers and the traditional working life of the guides. Previously unseen material provided by local families and five years research, Mario Colonel presents, in collaboration with the Compagnie des Guides, the remarkable and hitherto unknown history of a unique professional body. This book covers the whole history of mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Massif as well as that of Chamonix itself.
- ISBN13 9782953190083
- Publish Date 1 November 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 July 2021
- Publish Country FR
- Imprint Mario Colonel Editions
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 288
- Language English