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Alpine climbing course in Chamonix – Level 2

Ready to take the next step in your mountaineering journey? Our alpine climbing progression course in Chamonix builds your skills, confidence, and autonomy on technical alpine terrain with expert guidance in the heart of the Alps.

UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDES

Fully qualified English & French speaking guides ensuring optimum safety & expert tuition.

1:2 GROUP RATIO

Allowing you to tackle more technical ascents to progress & build on your existing skill set.

ICONIC CHAMONIX CLIMBS

Follow in the footsteps of many of the world’s most famous climbers, in the birth place of modern Alpinism.

Alpine Climbing Progression Course in Chamonix

Take your mountaineering skills to the next level with our intensive alpine climbing progression course in Chamonix. Designed for climbers seeking greater autonomy and competence in high mountain terrain, this advanced-level course is ideal for those aiming to tackle more committing and technically demanding alpine routes.

Throughout this week-long experience, our certified UIAGM mountain guides provide close personal instruction and custom-tailored route selection to help you develop efficiently and safely. With a strong focus on technical progression, you’ll refine essential skills across rock, ice, snow, and mixed terrain while learning to operate with greater independence in the alpine environment.

Key topics include advanced climbing techniques, glacier travel, crevasse rescue systems, and proper rope management on varied terrain. You’ll practice building anchors in snow, ice, and rock, placing and removing traditional protection, and mastering rappelling systems using prusiks on multi-pitch routes. Route planning, gear selection, interpreting weather and conditions, and risk assessment are all part of the comprehensive curriculum.

This alpine climbing progression course in Chamonix emphasizes safety, precision, and decision-making. You’ll learn to navigate alpine terrain with confidence, read the mountains, and choose routes that match your skill level. Orientation, terrain evaluation, and efficient movement over technical ground are practiced daily.

Starting from the second day, the guide-to-client ratio is reduced to 1:2, ensuring personalized coaching and optimal learning conditions. Whether you’re preparing for classic big alpine routes or aiming for greater self-sufficiency in the mountains, this course provides the advanced skills and knowledge needed to reach your goals.

Join us in the heart of the Alps and elevate your climbing journey with our immersive alpine climbing progression course in Chamonix.

From: 1750 €

Price per person for groups of minimum 2 climbers

Intermediate

  • Fitness level 3/5
  • Guide ratio 1:2
  • Groups of 4 maximum
  • 5 days course
  • Available June – September
  • 1 night in a mountain hut
  • Instructional course
Chamex team climbing the Traverse des Perrons, Chamonix.
Chamex Alpine Climbing course training in Chamonix.
Chamex team climbing the Traverse des Perrons, Chamonix.

Dates

Alpine climbing course in Chamonix – Level 2
Start dateEnd dateSpacePrice
Monday 23 June 2025
Friday 27 June 2025
Guaranteed
1750 €
Monday 30 June 2025
Friday 4 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 7 July 2025
Friday 11 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 14 July 2025
Friday 18 July 2025
Guaranteed
1750 €
Monday 21 July 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 28 July 2025
Friday 1 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 4 August 2025
Friday 8 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1750 €
Monday 11 August 2025
Friday 15 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 18 August 2025
Friday 22 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 25 August 2025
Friday 29 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 1 September 2025
Friday 5 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 8 September 2025
Friday 12 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 15 September 2025
Friday 19 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 13 October 2025
Friday 17 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 20 October 2025
Friday 24 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 27 October 2025
Friday 31 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €

Dates

Alpine climbing course in Chamonix – Level 2
Start dateEnd dateSpacePrice
Monday 23 June 2025
Friday 27 June 2025
Guaranteed
1750 €
Monday 30 June 2025
Friday 4 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 7 July 2025
Friday 11 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 14 July 2025
Friday 18 July 2025
Guaranteed
1750 €
Monday 21 July 2025
Friday 25 July 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 28 July 2025
Friday 1 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 4 August 2025
Friday 8 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1750 €
Monday 11 August 2025
Friday 15 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 18 August 2025
Friday 22 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 25 August 2025
Friday 29 August 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 1 September 2025
Friday 5 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 8 September 2025
Friday 12 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 15 September 2025
Friday 19 September 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 13 October 2025
Friday 17 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 20 October 2025
Friday 24 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Monday 27 October 2025
Friday 31 October 2025
Two more to guarantee
1790 €
Technical gear
Mountaineering boots
Clothing
Thermal underwear
Clothing
Fleece or woollen layers
Clothing
Light puffer jacket
Clothing
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Clothing
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Clothing
Thin gloves with leather palms for better grip
Clothing
Gaiters
Clothing
Sun hat
Clothing
Climbing shoes
Technical gear
Ice axe
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Telescopic poles
Technical gear
Screwgate carabiner x3
Technical gear
Belay device
Technical gear
Climbing helmet
Technical gear
Pair of technical ice axes
Technical gear
Ice climbing crampons
Technical gear
Crampons
Technical gear
25 – 30 litres rucksack
Technical gear
Lanyard
Technical gear
60 cm tape sling or cordelette for prusik
Other essentials
Sunglasses
Other essentials
Water bottle – Ideally two 1L bottles
Other essentials
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Other essentials
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Other essentials
Lightweight sleeping bag – summer season
Other essentials
Face mask
Other essentials
Lightweight footwear to wear in mountain huts
Included in price

Guide Fees

5 days of guiding and instruction by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.

Mountain hut

1 night in a mountain hut with breakfast and dinner included.

Local Transport

Any local transport that is required during your course.

Group Equipment

Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.

Office Support

Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.

Not included in price

Lift passes

Insurance

Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request). We highly advice to have a policy covering the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.

Accommodation in Chamonix

Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.

Travel to Chamonix

The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.

Personal Equipment

Please see the “Equipment” tab to find out what you will need on this trip / course.  For private customised guiding, please contact us directly to confirm your personalised kit list.

Food & Drink

The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.