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Winter mountaineering course Chamonix Level 2 Chamex

Winter mountaineering

CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE
Winter mountaineering course Chamonix Level 2 Chamex

Winter mountaineering

CHAMONIX EXPERIENCE

Winter mountaineering courses in Chamonix

Experience the snow-filled gullies, icefalls, and frozen granite slabs of the Mont Blanc Massif with our expert Winter Mountaineering Courses in Chamonix. Develop essential alpine skills in this ultimate winter playground.

Winter Mountaineering Courses in Chamonix with Chamex Guides

Join our Winter Mountaineering Courses in Chamonix and gain the skills and confidence to move safely and efficiently through technical alpine terrain. Our courses range from beginner level—ideal for those with no previous alpine climbing or mountaineering experience—to advanced programs tailored for climbers preparing for iconic peaks like the Aiguille Verte and Grandes Jorasses.

You’ll receive hands-on instruction in essential techniques such as belaying, rappelling, ropework, and movement on ice and mixed ground. Our ice climbing courses and glacier travel training modules will help you master the use of crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and other technical equipment in real high-mountain conditions.

Set in the spectacular Mont Blanc Massif, these Chamonix mountaineering experiences are led by fully qualified UIAGM guides who are passionate about sharing their expertise. Whether you’re building a solid foundation or refining advanced techniques, we offer the ideal course to match your level and ambitions.

Browse our winter courses below or get in touch to create a custom itinerary tailored to your goals.

Intermediate

You have some prior experience climbing or mountaineering. You know basic techniques (climbing in rock shoes, crampons/ ice axe) and basic maneuvers (belaying, rappelling, basic knots). You can follow grade IV ice and M3 in the high mountains.

Advanced

You have solid experience in the mountains or ice climbing. You’ve already completed multiple ascents graded French AD / M3 or harder and long, multi-pitch ice climbs. You are self sufficient with the basic equipment and safety techniques of multi pitch alpine and rock climbing (crampons, ice-axe, rock shoes, harness, belaying and rappelling). You are comfortable on various types of terrain – ice, snow, rock, and mixed. You can lead climb up to French 5 on rock/ gym, grade III ice, and alpine routes up to French PD (M3). You can follow up to French 6a-6b on rock, grade V ice, and alpine routes graded French D.