Stade Olympique de Chamonix, Olympic ice rink in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
Description
The Stade Olympique de Chamonix is an ice rink with a 60 by 30 meter ice surface and seating for around 1,700 spectators during various ice sports competitions. The facility features modern amenities for hockey, figure skating, and other winter sports.
History
The rink opened in 1909 and gained international recognition when it hosted multiple events during the 1924 Winter Olympics. This event established the venue as a significant location for winter sports in the Alps.
Culture
The local hockey club plays regularly here and hosts matches against visiting teams from other countries. The venue serves as a gathering place for ice sports enthusiasts in the Alpine region.
Practical
The rink operates year-round, enabling winter sports practice regardless of weather conditions in the mountain region. Visitors should check ahead to find good times to visit when training or competition schedules are not in use.
Did you know?
The venue was built specifically for the 1924 Winter Olympics and remains one of the oldest Olympic sports buildings still in active use. Its longevity makes it a living record of early winter sports development.
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