The described program is an example from which to draw ideas. It envisions a perfect week, with fit clients and good weather, as well as correct mountain conditions. You’ll decide with your guide which routes are best given all the different variables, to allow for a fun, educative week.

Rendez-vous with your guide in the evening before the course begins. The guide will answer your questions to start out the week smoothly.

Multi-pitch rock climbing in the Aiguilles Rouges or from the Plan de l’Aiguille. Classic Chamonix- lift accessed rock climbing allows us to kick start the week. An endless choice of routes, both bolted and traditional, allows the guide personalize your day according to your needs, optimizing your time and getting the roped teams coordinated for the rest of the course. Rock climbing skills, placement and removal of cams and wired stoppers, rope organization, anchors, and safe lead climbing methods are all covered.

Mixed climbing from the Aiguille du Midi! More classic, hard, alpine terrain. Gully mixed climbing on snow, rock and ice, with the application of techniques previously learned and an emphasis on the specific skills used on ice and in high mountain climbing.

High altitude granite! Some of the best climbing in the world- lift accessed granite crags in the Mt. Blanc range are among the best anywhere. The Salluard on the Point Adolph Rey, the Lepiney on the Trident du Tacul, or the Contamine on the Pointe Lachenal – Chamonix’s finest granite cracks beckon! The emphasis isn’t solely on the lovely climbing and working your crack climbing skills, but also on the placement of protection, building anchors, doing multiple rappels and moving safely and efficiently over alpine rock.

You’re off into the mountains for a 2 day ascent of a big route in the Alps, with a night in a high mountain hut. The objective- put everything together for an ascent of one of the best lines in Chamonix (or elsewhere depending on the conditions and the team’s goals). It could be a long mixed route or a brilliant alpine arète. Some examples- The Forbes arete or the Eperon Migot on the Aiguille du Chardonnet, The Aretes du Diable or the Kufner Arete on the Mt. Maudit, traverse of La Meige, Traverse of the Breithorn or the Lyskam, etc.

You’ll actively participate in the route planning and the route ascent. All your skills are put to the test, and your guide’s input helps steepen the learning curve. An unforgettable ascent and an important stepping stone toward becoming a competent alpinist.

We can help you to organise your transport to/from Chamonix. We work with well established airport transfer companies which use new and comfortable vehicles and which have the capacity and know-how to handle everything from delayed and cancelled flights, to unexpected traffic jams with professionalism and efficiency.

To book your transfer, we will need the following:

• Your full name
• Mobile phone number
• Email address
• Your destination address
• Your flight details (date, time and flight number)

SHARED TRANSFERS:

This is the most economic and ecologically friendly way of travel. The driver will meet and greet you at the airport, gather you and the rest of the passenger group together and then head off to your chosen destination. The door-to-door service means that you will be dropped off and picked up right at your hotel /chalet / apartment. From 40€ per person for one way and 80€ per person for a return trip.

PRIVATE TRANSFERS:

Private Transfers are the quickest way to get to and from the airport. Your driver will meet and greet you at the airport and guide you to your vehicle. There is no waiting for other passengers. Private transfers are available for one to eight person bookings and travelling together and you are guaranteed sole occupancy of the vehicle for your transfer. And, of course, it’s a door to door service, so you won’t be lugging any bags very far.

If you need help to find a place to stay in Chamonix, don’t hesitate to let us know! We work with a network of excellent chalets, hotels, gites and B&Bs offering Chamonix accommodation to suit all tastes and all budgets.

We don’t include mountain rescue insurance in any of our courses but we strongly recommend that you have it. Mountain rescue may be very expensive, particularly if helicopters are involved. Check with your travel insurance provider if you are covered for the specific activity you are going to do with us.

However, we can organise the mountain rescue insurance for you. Details of the insurance cover are different for EU and non-EU residents; please contact us for more information.