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Hristo Mohamed
5.00
Engelberg, Switzerland, Guided Ice Climbing
Domenico Desandré
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico is very competent and helpful, always attentive in making the customer feel safe and at ease. He is an excellent Guide with whom to enjoy excellent days in the mountains. He always tries to make you improve as a Mountaineer, and has the pleasure of teaching and passing on his great experience.It\'s easy to also establish a relationship of friendship. Some of the trips we did were Cascata in Cogne, Via di misto sul Grand Flambeau e Via Rébuffat-Terray sulla Nord dell\'aiguille des Pelerins.
Mathieu
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico is very friendly and professional, and likes to teach. I went ice climbing in Cogne with him.
Patrick Hughes
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Learning from Enrico for the week was exceptional. He has a fantastic knowledge of the area and local valleys as well as places further afield. He is very talented with his own climbing ability and safety knowledge and he was able to explain clearly and show multiple different techniques for rope-work, safety and climbing. He formulated a very good plan which was flexible depending on weather conditions and he made us feel at ease with his professionalism. I am looking forward to climbing with him again in the future!
Roberto Trucco
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
I climbed several icefalls in Valle D\'Aosta and various climbs on the Mont Blanc massif with Enrico. The last climb was on sull\'Ago di Money waterfall in Val Nontey waterfall in Cogne where, as always, the output was aimed at achieving autonomy and acquiring every possible technique to ensure the maximum on security. The conditions of the waterfall included several passages mixed with delicate ice. Enrico\'s advice and teaching allowed me to move first in this new situation. Of course, always maintaining an atmosphere of friendship and serenity. I have overcome some of my limits with great satisfaction.
Sam
4.00
Central Switzerland 2-Day Ice Climbing Course
Easy going friendly guide, listening to customer\'s wishes, safety first. I did with him Haute Nendaz (2019-2017) and Pila (2018-2017).
Kunnar Kanu
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
We had some good climbing trips with Enrico in Aosta valley - even if the weather was not perfect, he always found a route to climb! Sometimes ice, sometimes snow, sometimes mixed and also real rock routes!
Jose Tirado
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico is not only an excellent guide but also an incredible person. He works really hard to help you improve your climbing level and build the confidence you need to lead climb, for example. Everything was perfect from the comfy lodge he offers in Aosta to the first-class climbing experience.
Michele Bacci
5.00
Central Switzerland 2-Day Ice Climbing Course
Enrico Bonino is a mountain guide with a great experience and an enormous dedication towards the customer. He is also a pleasant person to deal with, and he makes you feel like a friend even if you just got to know him. I think he is the best professional in the sector among those I got to know.
Michele Bacci
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
Enrico Bonino is a mountain guide with a great experience and an enormous dedication towards the customer. He is also a pleasant person to deal with, and he makes you feel like a friend even if you just got to know him. I think he is the best professional in the sector among those I got to know.
Boris
5.00
Ice climbing in the Best Gullies of the Alps, 5 days
I went Ice Climbing in Cogne with Enrico. He is very competent, friendly and enthusiastic.
Frozen waterfalls are a spectacular site. Even more so when you are halfway up one. While everyone else is out skiing, enjoy the spectacular Swiss scenery in another way. Glaciers and ice falls also present excellent opportunities to get in some climbing and reward yourself with a pristine view from the top.
Country Code:
+41
Currency:
Swiss franc (CHF)
Best time to visit:
December to February
Language:
German, French, Italian, English
How long should I stay?
This depends on how much time you have. Many guides offer a range of options from single-day ice climbing trips to courses lasting several days. Overall, a week is sufficient time to explore much of the ice climbing available in any given location
What’s the weather like?
The weather varies throughout Switzerland during the winter. However, on average, you can expect average daily temperatures between -2ºC and 7ºC in the valleys. Higher up in the mountains temperatures are colder. Most of the time, the weather will be tranquil enough for ice climbing, but storms are not infrequent
While Switzerland is certainly more well known for its skiing opportunities, there is no shortage of ice climbing here for those seeking it out. Flying into Bern or Zermatt is your best option to get out onto the ice as soon as possible. All sorts of ice climbing from courses to challenging climbs may be found scattered around these two locations. For those looking to get into winter mountaineering, ice climbing builds a good skill set that comes in necessary on numerous expeditions. For those looking for a spectacular view, ice climbing get you up to spots that are inaccessible in the summer, such as frozen waterfalls and gives you a different perspective of the country than hiking, mountaineering or ski touring can as well
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