Registration for historical monuments 1941 (≈ 1941)
Official protection of the presbytery by order.
1972
Establishment of the High Mountain Office (OHM)
Establishment of the High Mountain Office (OHM) 1972 (≈ 1972)
Founded by Gérard Devouassoux for mountain prevention.
2000
Opening the weathersite
Opening the weathersite 2000 (≈ 2000)
Weather-France partnership for local weather information.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Presbytery: Registration by Order of 12 March 1941
Key figures
Gérard Devouassoux - Mountain guide
Founder of the OHM in 1972.
Origin and history
The former presbytery of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is an iconic building located in the city centre, close to the Saint-Michel church. Ranked a historic monument since 1941, it embodies the religious and mountain history of the commune. Today renamed House of the mountain, it welcomes key players in local Alpine life, testifying to its adaptation to contemporary needs.
The presbytery has been transformed to house institutions dedicated to the mountain, including the École du ski français (ESF), the Compagnie des guides de Chamonix, and the High Mountain Office (OHM). Founded in 1972 by the guide Gérard Devouassoux, the OHM offers a free information and rescue service, supplemented since 2000 by a weathersite in partnership with Météo-France. These developments reflect the importance of Chamonix as the world capital of mountaineering.
The building, owned by the municipality, has benefited from major renovations to preserve its heritage while meeting modern requirements. Its inscription to historical monuments in 1941 underscores its architectural and cultural value, while its central location, 190 Church Square, makes it a must for visitors and mountain professionals.
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