Introduction to mountaineering
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The purpose of this introduction to mountaineering is to discover the techniques and learn how to use the equipment for the practice of mountaineering with security. This training will enable you to consider more serious excursions. You will learn about the different techniques adapted to rock, ice and snow. Doing so you will also enjoy the great landscapes of the glaciers and peaks of Chamonix valley.
| Highlights • The introduction to the basic mountaineering techniques. • Teaching method adapted to the environment and its need for security. • Unique panoramas on the Mont blanc range and the Chamonix valley. • The best mountaineering spots just nearby. |
Itinerary
In this program, we want to give you the most techniques and knowledge as possible, through different exercises, in different environments. It is thus possible to change it according to the weather, the level and motivation of the group, etc. You will discuss the different possibilities with your guide in order to meet your goals.
D 1/ Argentière – Grands Montets - ice school – Argentière hut
Meeting at the train station in Argentière, in Chamonix valley. We check the equipment before taking the Grands Montets cable car.
You experience your first steps on a glacier. Introduction to the use of crampons on snow and ice, to the use of the rope and to walking together with a rope. Along the Argentière glacier we reach the namesake hut where we will spend the night.
Review of he knots and other rope techniques on the hut's beams for the most motivated.
The timing will depend on the exercises (to the hut: 2 h hike. A: 120 m. D: 500 m)
D 2/ Climbing school and snow school around Argentière glacier
We use the numerous and beautiful rock faces around the hut to learn the differnt techniques for rock climbing: rope usage, rapelling, climbing... We also learn how to fall in different environment and talk about the risks in each of them. Diner and night in the hut.
The timing will depend on the exercises.
D 3/ Argentière hut – Excursion – Grands Montets - Argentière
Early start to put into practice all we've learned so far! Depending on the weather, the level and motivation of the group, the guide will chose an excursion. You will thus be able to live a real mountaineering experience. End of the tour in Argentière.
The timing will depend on the exercises and the chosen excursion.
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PRICES
| Group size | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 to 8 |
| Price per person (euros) | 745 | 545 | 445 | 395 | 375 |
What's included:
— Experienced english speaking mountain guide.
— The collective equipment for the tour.
— Full board from D 1 lunch to D 3 lunch.
— The Grands Montets cable car (round trip).
— Individual snacks for the hike.
— Organization costs.
What's not included:
— The individual security equipment (crampons, ice ax, harness, helmet).
— Insurance.
— Transportation to and from the meeting point.
— What is not mentioned in "what's included".
This program can be customized as you wish (duration, accomodations, itinerary...). Please contact us for more information.
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