# Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/chamonix-mont-blanc
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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: Record July average of 3.3°C — Highest July average ever recorded at Aiguille du Midi, more than double the 1994 level.
- **2026-07**: Rockfalls increase and gully closure — Rockfalls became more frequent since mid-July; a well-known gully on summit routes became temporarily too dangerous to cross.
- **1994-07**: Aiguille du Midi July average: 1.6°C — Baseline high-elevation July temperature recorded at 3,842 m in the Mont Blanc massif.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Mont Blanc July temp hits 3.3°C, double 1994 level, as rockfalls surge
2026-09-11 21:40:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Aiguille du Midi's July average hit 3.3°C, more than double the 1.6°C of 1994, destabilizing permafrost and triggering rockfalls around Europe's highest peak. Chamonix officials warn populated areas could face large ice and rock falls as glaciers retreat and slopes weaken. The episode links high-elevation warming to immediate public-safety and adaptation costs.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/mont-blanc-3-3c-july-record-permafrost-rockfalls

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