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The Foundation |
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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.
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