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Chamonix Video Report: 12th June 2008

Bouldering in Chamonix (Le Praz)

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The sun has come out!! The skies have cleared around Chamonix and the sun is shining high and with that comes a raise in temperatures.

In an effort to get out doors and enjoy the new weather James heads to a bouldering spot in the woods outside Le Praz. There are loads of little sites like this in the Chamonix valley where you can set up camp for the day, have a picnic and practice your climbing. If that all sounds a little energetic then there are concerts on in town andFrench language courses starting at INSTED. So if you want to learn, listen or enjoy the new summery weather then Chamonix is the place to be.

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