The spiritual home of European mountaineering needs no introduction. More high quality alpine routes than arguably any other climbing venue in the world.
We're going early in the summer season in the hope of beating the crowds and catching the snow before it melts. But if it's already too warm for the mixed/snow/ice routes then there's still a lifetime's worth of alpine rock, sport climbing and hiking to fall back on.
Accomodation:
Camping at Les Marmottes
https://camping-lesmarmottes.com/
It also has chalets to rent for those that want a more permaent roof over their heads.
Booking well in advance is not recommended, to allow flexibility in the event of bad weather - see below.
If the campsite is full at the time of the meet we'll go to another of the ones in Chamonix.
Particiapants will be expected to book their own pitches shortly before the meet.
Weather
If the forecast is too wet, the plan is to head elsewhere - e.g. Saas or Ecrins. We could also change the location during the meet if the weather deteriorates.
Travel
It's possible to drive to Chamonix in a day from London.
Those wanting to fly are advised to book a flight to Geneva which is well situated for getting to Chamonix, but also many other destinations in the Alps (hiring a car from there may be required)
If we do end up in Chamonix then there's good public transport links between there and Geneva airport, and in the valley itself, so hiring a car is not necessary. But it is useful and can be as cost effective as paying for transfers.
Meet duration
The full meet is 2 weeks but participants are welcome to come for as long as they want.
Guidebooks
Rockfax - Chamonix (paper and app version)
Info
https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/destinations/chamonix_classic_alpinism_the_best_alpine_routes_at_add-15473
https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/destinations/best_of_chamonix_granite_up_to_6b-15375