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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games torch comes to Chamonix

The spirit of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games comes to Chamonix this summer

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Catch the Olympic Torch as it comes through Chamonix on its journey from Greece to Paris.

Over two and a half months the flame will travel through 64 territories, finally landing in Paris 26 July 2024.

On World Olympic Day, 23 June 2024, Chamonix will welcome the torch-bearers from 18:45. The lighting of the cauldron will take place at Place Mont Blanc.

Torch bearers include: Meije Bidault (sit-ski athlete), Merlin Surget (snowboard cross athlete), Michel Caux (ice hockey athlete), Monique Mollier (lifeguard), and Edith Aubert (head of popular aid). 

Location

Map of the surrounding area

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