The Compagnie Des Guides De Chamonix: A History

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. Thanks to previously unseen material provided by local families
and five years of research, the author presents the remarkable history of this
unique professional body.
The book features over three hundred photos and around a hundred portraits – a
‹must› for climbers or anyone who has an interest in the Chamonix / Mont Blanc
massif.