Intermediate tech level |
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Fitness level 4/5 |
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4 days of climbing |
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1:2 guiding ratio |
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3 nights in a mountain hut |
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Available June - September |
This course is all about climbing. We will get you started in crack and slab climbing skills. Your guide will teach you a lot of rope work skills and tricks which are useful for multi pitch climbing in the mountains. You will be ready to go to places such as Yosemite valley after this course!
The Argentiere hut is a great base to stay during the trip. Perched on a rocky cliff above the Argentiere glacier at altitude of 2771m, it offers great views of the surrounding Alpine peaks and rugged glaciers. The hut has been recently renovated and offers comfortable rooms with bunk beds and a lounge with views of the majestic walls and summits of the Aigiuille Verte, Les Droits, the Aiguille de Triolet and Mont Dolent. You can spot the little torch lights of climbers there when you have an early start before the sunrise. Fred and Bea run the hut and are very friendly and welcoming. You will meet lots of personalities from the local climbing scene at this hut.
The approach to the hut is not particularly long but fairly spectacular. After taking the Grands Montets cable-car, you will descend the steep slopes of the Rognon glacier and cross the Argentiere glacier before climbing a short path up a moraine to the hut. You will arrive there around lunchtime and have time to climb on the nearest crag in the afternoon.
This course will take you climbing on some of the most amazing granite multi-pitch routes in the Chamonix valley. The quality of the rock and routes is superb. There are routes of all grades for climbers of all levels with lengths from 100m up to over 1km.
Start date | End date | Spaces |
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June 10, 2021 | June 13, 2021 |
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1,490.00€ | |
June 17, 2021 | June 20, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
June 24, 2021 | June 27, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
July 01, 2021 | July 04, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
July 08, 2021 | July 11, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
July 15, 2021 | July 18, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
July 22, 2021 | July 25, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
July 29, 2021 | August 01, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
August 05, 2021 | August 08, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
August 12, 2021 | August 15, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
August 19, 2021 | August 22, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
August 26, 2021 | August 29, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
September 02, 2021 | September 05, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
September 09, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
September 16, 2021 | September 19, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ | |
September 23, 2021 | September 26, 2021 |
2
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1,490.00€ |
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Limited Availability | |
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Fully Booked | |
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Guaranteed | |
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Two More to Guarantee |
You will meet your group and your mountain guide in the Chamonix Experience office on the evening before your ice climbing course begins. You will receive all the details about your guide and the meeting in an email a week before start of the course.
The meeting is a great opportunity to ask any questions about the course and to check with your guide that you have the right equipment.
The detailed itinerary will depend on the weather. Snow and ice conditions and these vary greatly from week to week. Therefore right now we can give you only a rough outline of what will happen day to day on your course.
We will start early today and take the first lift up to Grands Montets. From there we will descend the steep slopes of the Rognon glacier and cross the flat part of the Argentiere Glacier to reach the tiny path leading to the Argentiere hut. This hike should take about 2,5 - 3 hours, arriving just in time for lunch!
The afternoon will be spent working on your climbing techniques and rope work on the nearby cliff. Your guide will use this day to determine your climbing level and choose the climbing routes for the rest of the week.
Enjoy the first sunset at the hut, the views are stunning!
You will climb some of the most amazing granite routes in the Chamonix valley. Your guide will carefully choose routes appropriate to your level so that you enjoy the climbing whilst pushing your limits.
You will return to Chamonix on the afternoon of day 4 at about 17:00h.
We created this 4 day trip for those who already have a rock climbing experience. You should be familiar with the following skills:
You need to be in good physical shape, capable of 6 hour climbing days without being too tired the next day.
Mountaineering boots
Light puffer jacket
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Climbing shoes
Climbing pants
Ice Axe
Climbing harness
Telescopic poles
3 x Screwgate carabiner
60 - 120 cm tape sling
Belay device
Climbing helmet
35 - 45 litres rucksack
Crampons
Sunglasses
Water bottle - Ideally two 1L bottles
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Washbag and toiletries
Sleeping bag liner
Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.
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.
4 days of guiding and instruction by a UIAGM qualified mountain guide.
3 nights accommodation in mountain huts with breakfast and dinner included.
The cost of any lift access that is required during the course for the itinerary described above.
Any local transport that is required during your course.
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.
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.
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
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.
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.