CASCADE CLIMBING

Europe is home to some of the best ice climbing in the world with some of the best venues being Cogne (Italy), La Grave (France), Kandersteg (Switzerland) and Rjukan (Norway). Trips can be arranged to any of these venues and others catering for all grades through to WI 6+. These days will be catered to your level and ambitions and can be purely guided ascents or progressive days learning to lead with technical coaching.

 
 
Classic Ice in the Chamonix Valley

Classic Ice in the Chamonix Valley

Cogne Ice climbing

Cogne Ice climbing

Chamonix based ice climbing:

GUIDING RATIO & COST: 1:1 €495, 1:2 €275, per day / person

Multi-day trips to venues other than Chamonix can be arranged. Please get in touch to discuss and put together a trip.

Suitability: Previous ice climbing experience is beneficial to get the most out of these days and we can focus on developing technical skill if desired. The aim will be to climb a good amount of water ice daily aiming for maximum pleasure and quality. Ice climbing is strenuous and a ‘whole body workout’ so be prepared for physically demanding days.

INCLUDED

  • IFMGA Mountain Guide

  • Provision of team safety equipment for the days on the mountain

  • Uplift costs for your Mountain Guide (in the Chamonix valley area only)

  • Assistance in arranging local accommodation

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel to and from Chamonix,

  • Accommodation in the valley

  • Uplift costs (including for your Mountain Guide outside of the Chamonix valley area)

  • Personal ice climbing equipment (this can be hired at the prices detailed below)

  • Half board accommodation for any nights in mountain huts or away from Chamonix (including for your Mountain Guide)

  • Insurance which must include provision for helicopter rescue (Mandatory). If you require recommendations for insurance providers then please get in touch.

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Technical Ice axes, leashes, forged point crampons, harness and helmet can be provided for a hire fee of €20 per day. Mountaineering boot hire can be arranged with Snell Sports in Chamonix.

Bruce climbing the stunning Antares, Valsavaranche, Italy.

Bruce climbing the stunning Antares, Valsavaranche, Italy.

Dave & Bruce following the classic ‘Monday Money’, Cogne, Italy

Dave & Bruce following the classic ‘Monday Money’, Cogne, Italy