Price per guide and per day.
All levels tech level |
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All fitness levels |
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Available December - February |
We're looking forward to creating a custom-made ice climbing program specially for you. Advantages of private mountain guiding include complete flexibility of the program and the full attention of your climbing guide to ensure that you achieve your goals. Our UIAGM mountain guides are passionate about ice climbing and have excellent knowledge of the climbing areas in Chamonix as well as the nearby mountains in Switzerland and Italy. We also organize ice climbing trips further away in France, Europe and worldwide. Whether you are a beginner or expert in ice climbing, we will find plenty of itineraries where you can enjoy excellent climbing, learn new skills and push your limits.
Mountaineering boots
Warm hat
Thermal underwear
Fleece or woollen layers
Light puffer jacket
Windproof and waterproof jacket
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Warm gloves
Thin gloves
Gaiters
Belay Jacket - warm puffer jacket that fits over your layers
Climbing harness
Telescopic poles
3 x Screwgate carabiner
Belay device
Climbing helmet
Snowshoes
Pair of technical ice axes
Ice climbing crampons
25-30 litres rucksack
Lanyard
60 cm tape sling or cordelette for prusik
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Sunglasses
Water bottle - Ideally two 1L bottles
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Washbag and toiletries
Towel
UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide - a fully qualified and experienced Chamex guide will accompany you for the duration of your trip.
Any local transport that is required during your course.
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.
Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We will advise you on which lift passes you will need prior to your trip. If lift passes are required we can preorder them for you on request.