PGHM, Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne

La Mollard, 74400 , Chamonix Centre
- +33 450 53 16 89
The PGHM is a military police organisation and in Chamonix they are the elite experts of mountain rescue. It is possible to send an sms to their phone number if you are in need of aid. Remember to be Read more about PGHM, Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne

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Emergencies in Chamonix

These are the people you need to call in an emergency in Chamonix! Always useful to have in your mobile phone, these numbers will help you out if you get into a bit of a pickle in Chamonix and need help.

Unique to Chamonix is the presence of the PGHM (the Gendarmes for the mountains). This lot are the ones to call if you get stuck on the mountains or have an emergency in the valley whilst, walking, mountain biking, paragliding, skiing or snowboarding. The section also included other useful emergency numbers for when you are in the Chamonix Valley.

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PGHM, Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne

La Mollard, 74400 , Chamonix Centre

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