Every Sunday, from 30th Nov to 28th Dec 2014, the Discovery Channel will broadcast five episodes about the Chamonix Mountain Rescue Team. Five adventure series set in the Alpine resort.
The Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne (PGHM) in an unique documentary on Discovery Channel TV Show
Discovery Channel began filming in January 2014 and now, they are ready to reveal the PGHM real-life behind any story.
For several months, during the winter and summer season, a journalists team stood by the Chamonix Angels, as they are also called, watching them doing their difficult job to ensure the safety of the mountain area and the safety of those who are in it. Searching for people who have disappeared, for climbers and skiers that were lost or died in the mountains.
Watching this documentary, you will experience breathtaking feelings. The danger that cannot be avoided, the fear that you cannot hide and desire, the desire to save lives.
"Off-piste: Chamonix" - a stunning documentary not to be missed. Starting with Nov 30th, keep your eyes on Discovery Channel!
A hair-raising 6 part adventure series set in the alpine resort of Chamonix were also released from May to July 2014 by Channel 5 . Check here the full English episodes:
In order to watch the French episodes on Discovery Channel, make sure you subscribe! Or, you can watch for free the 2 videos released by Missions d'Urgence on March, 2013.