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France
Le Figaro
National & Local
Municipal Elections 2026: Chamonix Closes Ski Lifts Earlier "to Allow People to Vote"
Chamonix will close its ski lifts earlier on election weekends in March 2026 to encourage voter participation.
Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
National & Local
In video, an avalanche buries a slope in Chamonix and carries away two skiers
In Chamonix, France, an avalanche temporarily buried two skiers on a busy slope, but they managed to free themselves before rescue teams arrived.
Feb 25 • 20:34 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
National & Local
His parachute did not open: Pierre Wolnik, double world champion of skydiving, has died
Pierre Wolnik, a two-time world champion in freeflying, tragically died in a parachuting accident in Mont Blanc when his parachute failed to open.
Feb 9 • 18:59 UTC
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France
Le Figaro
National & Local
Indignation in Chamonix: a skier films a car driving at high speed on a blue slope
A skier recorded a car speeding on a slope designated for ski touring in Chamonix, causing public outrage.
Jan 14 • 11:16 UTC