Chamonix Icefall Weekend - Initiation and discovery
Ice climbing weekend in Chamonix or Cogne. 2 days to discover or improve yourself with a professional guide. Program adapted to your level.
IN details
2 days of ice climbing in Chamonix or Cogne
You want to discover The Icefall during a Weekend or improve yourself in this unusual activity? Then this course is for you! The program of this internship Cascade de Glace is intended for beginners but we can adapt it to your level.We can carry out this course of Cascade de Glace, as well as at Chamonix only in Cogne, in Italy, according to your wishes and ice conditions.
OUR +: All our guides are very good teachers. They will be eager to make you progress individually during this internship Ice Fall Weekend in Chamonix or Cogne.
We'll see during this Icefall week How:
- Evolve in an ice cascade up to grades IV+ to V.
- Dry-tooling* climb fairly easy sections (M3 to M4),
- Ensuring a second and a first of cordée,
- Carry out a safe reminder
- Create reliable relays,
- Perform an abalakov (ice lunula, allowing you to abseil down waterfalls).
Do not hesitate to register even if you are alone, we will find other partners for you.
If you are a formed group contact us for a preferential price: info@mountain-guide-adventure.com
A word about your guide
Sébastien Laurent
A mountain guide for over 25 years, Sébastien combines technical expertise and pedagogy. Trained in alpine geography and a veteran of international expeditions, he accompanies you in French, English and Spanish towards your mountain goals.
Discover the complete course of your internship day by day. Each stage is designed for your technical progress and safety in the mountains with an experienced guide.
Glacier Ice Cream Waterfall, 70 m - Grade III+.
Meet at 9 am in Chamonix to get to know each other and check the equipment. We will then go just to the foot of the Argentière glacier at the Cremerie des Glaciers. You will discover how to best use crampons and ice axes in lengths of ice between 70° and 75° that are 30 m high. We will also make 1 ice waterfall of 70 m
EMHM ice fall, 110 m - Grade IV.
Located on the left bank of the Argentière glacier, this beautiful waterfall, 110 m high at 80° max, is already a short trip. You can admire ice falls on the right bank, including a good number of Grade VI references. We can make spinning wheels in the first length in order to climb into the rock (dry-tooling*) or with fine ice, which is always rewarding.
Important : This is just an example of a program. The Guide reserves the right to modify it at any time according to the level of the participants and the weather conditions.
What customers think
The testimonies of our participants speak for themselves. Discover their authentic feedback on this mountain adventure that they experienced with our guides.
I gained increased skills and confidence in ice climbing, as well as mountaineering skills. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. I can't wait to work with Seb again.
I had a great time climbing with Sébastien. I changed the stay due to the weather and was able to find dry rock in rainy weather. Throughout the stay, Sébastien not only offered me numerous climbs, but also helped me improve my skills.
Sébastien was a fantastic guide. I had a great time and learned a lot. I would definitely use him as a guide; the climbing and route choices were also excellent.
Price details
The minimum and maximum capacities of this course are mentioned in the table below. The price will always be mentioned per person and covers the entire course.
Price includes:
- The Guide's service over 2 days
- The loan of a harness
- An ARVA and 2 technical axes
- Collective technical and emergency equipment
Price does not include:
- Accommodation in Chamonix or Cogne
- The ski lifts
- Pic-nics for you and your guide.
Guaranteed progress
Proven teaching method - You will leave with new technical skills
20 years of experience
Perfect knowledge of the conditions and the best routes to ensure a safe experience
Hardware included
No specialized equipment? Your guide can help you out with reserve equipment.
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