1+ day Ice Climbing in Cogne, Italy (Aosta Valley)

Join UIAGM aspirant guide Alessandro for some great ice climbing in Cogne, Italy, in the Aosta Valley that can last for one for one or more days.

Private

Alps

+1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

All levels

Highlights

Spend one or more days ice climbing in Cogne, in the Aosta Valley.
Due to the number of ice walls, the trip is open to people of all skill levels.
Near the beautiful Gran Paradiso National Park.

Description

Cogne is famous for its fantastic ice climbing. Located in the Aosta Valley of the Italian Alps it is a great place to visit, explore and enjoy. And on this trip, which can last for one or more days if you wish, I would like to take you to the ideal spots based on your skill level and personal preferences.

With variety comes choice. And for this ice climbing trip in Cogne, choice is exactly what you will get to enjoy. There are challenging walls that will push your skills. And there are easier walls that are perfect for those just starting in the world of ice climbing. Either way, Cogne has you covered.

Furthermore, due to the sheer number of amazing ice climbing spots throughout Cogne, our meeting point will be predetermined based on the spot chosen. Moreover, there are is a wide range of great accommodation options to choose from for those who want to enjoy the ice walls for multiple days. Finally, to give yourself a break from the ice climbing, you can also visit the beautiful Gran Paradiso National Park, which is full of amazing views and wildlife.

While this trip is open to people of all ice climbing skill levels, it is important that all participants are in good physical condition.

For anybody who loves ice climbing, Cogne in the Aosta Valley is the place to go. To see why, just send me a request.

Would you like to climb one of the most beautiful mountains in the Italian Alps? Then join me on this 2-day ascent of Castor in the Monte Rosa Massif.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include meals, transportation or ice climbing equipment, including ice ax, crampons, helmet and harness.

Details

More info

Participants should bring the following items with them: ice ax, crampons, helmet, harness, winter mountain shoes, 30/35L backpack, winter dry cover pants, polartec, padded jacket, goretex jacket, two pairs of warm gloves, mountain hat and buff, sunglasses, lip balm and snacks.

Meeting point

The meeting point will depend on where exactly you would like to ice climb.

About the guide

Alessandro

Mountain Guide

I was born in 1981 and live in the Aosta Valley, surrounded by the wonderful peaks of my region.

I started guiding in 2016.

I like all mountain activities: freeride skiing and ice climbing in winter, ski mountaineering in spring, mountaineering in the high mountain in summer and rock climbing whenever possible!

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

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