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Private rock climbing Chamonix

Achieve your climbing goals with one-to-one tuition from a private UIAGM guide. Discover the best rock routes on Chamonix’s legendary granite and refine your skills beneath Mont Blanc in the true mecca of alpine rock climbing.

PERSONAL TUITION

One-to-one coaching focussing on your personal goals, for any level from beginner to expert.

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS

From one day to as long as you like, a personalised programme tailored to suit you.

THE BEST MOUNTAIN GUIDES

Fully qualified UIAGM mountain guides with a wealth of experience and a passion for climbing

Why Choose Private Guided Rock Climbing in Chamonix

Chamonix is world-famous for its vast range of granite rock climbing routes, offering an unparalleled training ground for every level of climber. With a private UIAGM guide, you benefit from personalised tuition, faster progression, and a programme tailored to your goals—whether you’re preparing for an expedition or simply looking to improve your skills.

The Chamonix valley provides easily accessible routes in stunning locations, ideal for beginners taking their first steps on rock. From learning basic knots to belaying and moving on multi-pitch routes, we’ll guide you through every stage so you can embrace the full adventure of rock climbing.

Intermediate climbers can take on classic Chamonix routes such as Nabot Léon on Aiguille de Blaitière, the Voie Rébuffat on the Éperon des Cosmiques, and the wide variety of climbs in the Envers des Aiguilles—each offering exceptional granite and unforgettable views.

Experienced climbers will thrive on more technical and committing lines like Le Marchand de Sable or all eight pitches of La Contamine, accompanied by passionate UIAGM guides dedicated to helping you push your limits and realise your full potential.

From pure dihedrals to splitter cracks and smooth slabs, the Mont Blanc Massif delivers world-class granite climbing in every style. Our fully certified UIAGM guides are hand-picked for their expertise, enthusiasm for teaching, and deep local knowledge. Join us in Chamonix for an unforgettable private guided rock climbing experience.

From: 550 €

Price per guide and per day

All tech level

Suited to all levels of experience, can be adapted to suit anyone from complete beginners to advanced climbers.
  • All levels of fitness
  • Dates on demand
  • Available May – November
  • Overnights in mountain huts on request
Guide UIAGM menant un client sur une voie en plusieurs longueurs à Chamonix
Climbing of a technical route in Verdon Gorge with Chamex guides.
Private rock climbing coaching on high-quality Chamonix granite
Guided rock climbing in Chamonix high above glaciers with Chamex guides.
Experienced climber tackling a challenging route on the Grand Capucin with the support of a UIAGM mountain guide.
Rock climber abseiling under the supervision of a private guide in Chamonix
Guide accompagnant des grimpeurs sur l’arête des Papillons
Grimpeur dans une voie technique à l’Envers des Aiguilles avec guide
Experienced climber tackling a challenging route like Bonatti - Tabou.
Climbing of a technical route in Verdon Gorge with Chamex guides.
Private rock climbing coaching on high-quality Chamonix granite
Guided rock climbing in Chamonix high above glaciers with Chamex guides.
Clothing
Warm hat
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Sun hat
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Climbing shoes
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Climbing pants
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Belay jacket – warm puffer jacket that fits over your layers
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Approach shoes
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Casual shirt or t-shirt
Technical gear
Mountaineering boots
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Fleece or woollen layers
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Light puffer jacket
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Windproof and waterproof jacket
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Thin gloves with leather palms for better grip
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Gaiters
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Long sleeve shirt
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Belay device
Technical gear
Climbing helmet
Technical gear
25 – 30 litres rucksack
Technical gear
Climbing chalk
Technical gear
Chalk bag
Technical gear
Lanyard
Technical gear
60 cm tape sling or cordelette for prusik
Technical gear
Screwgate carabiner x3
Other essentials
Sunglasses
Other essentials
Water bottle – Ideally two 1L bottles
Other essentials
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Included in price

Guiding & Tuition

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.

Local Transport

Any local transport that is required during your course.

Not included in price

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.

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.

Lift Passes

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.