The Foundation

The Aosta Valley Regional Government, the city of Courmayeur, the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue Organisation and the Aosta Valley Union of Mountain Guides have promoted the establishment of a non-profit making foundation called "Montagna sicura - Montagne sûre", based in Courmayeur, for the study of phenomena and problems related to mountain safety, rescue and life.

The foundation has the following objectives:

• the study of climatic and meteorological phenomena;
• the study of environmental phenomena affecting mountain life;
• the study of hydrogeological risks;
• the promotion of human activities in view of slowing down the phenomena of mountain depopulation;
• the promotion of mountain safety and activities related to welfare and culture that are of public utility and interest;
  
• the study of mountain rescue problems;
• the promotion of mountaineering and trekking activities;
  
• the management of the "Villa Cameron" head office, which the Regional Government lends to the foundation on a free loan basis.