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Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix

World's oldest mountain guide association From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix was founded in 1821 and is the oldest and largest association of mountain guides in the world.[1] The association is based in Chamonix, France, and also has offices in Argentière and Les Houches which are only open during the high winter and summer seasons.[2]

In the summer of 2021, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix celebrated its 200th anniversary.[3]

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