6-day Ice climbing course in Cogne, Advanced level
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Join Tal, an IFMGA-certified guide, on this ice climbing course for advanced in Cogne. Improve your skills and enjoy a breathtaking area!
Group
Alps
6 Days
Feb, Mar
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Discover one of the world premier ice climbing spots.
- Improve your ice climbing skills with an expert guide.
- Enjoy the beauty of Cogne, in the Aosta Valley.
Description
If you are looking for a thrilling ice climbing course, this program is for you. Let’s go to Cogne, in northwestern Italy, for an unforgettable 6-day tour!
Located in the Aosta Valley, 1 ½ hour away from Chamonix (France), Cogne (1,534m) is an old community with a great historical and tourist appeal. It lies within the Gran Paradiso Park, which hosts some of the most breathtaking alpine landscapes of Italy.
During the winter, this wild and beautiful area turns into a paradise for ice climbers. There are more than 100 amazing frozen waterfalls in this area, in the valleys of Lillaz and Valnontey.
This 6-day trip (5 of ice climbing course) is for experienced ice climbers who want to improve skills. We will work on mixed climbing abilities on single and multi pitch routes!
Please keep in mind the activity is challenging and intense, so you will need a very good fitness level. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you.
So, if you are up for this awesome ice climbing course in the Cogne, please get in touch with me. Let me help you improve your skills in a scenic area!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay and rappel devices
- Quickdraws
- Avalanche equipment
- Crampons
- Ice axe
Price details
- Included:
- 5 full days in the mountains
- Planning and guiding by an IFMGA/UIAGM qualified guide/Aspirant
- Guiding in a min/max 1:2 ratio (allows safety and fast progress)
- Avalanche safety equipment + snow shoes if needed
- An option to change areas (to the high gullies and north faces in Helbronner or to other climbing venues in the valley) if conditions are too challenging
- Video analysis
- Transportation during the activity.
- Not included:
- Flights/ traveling costs
- Personal Insurance
- Mountaineering gear- (it can be rented for an additional fee)
- Footwear and clothing
- Overnights in the valley (1/2 pension ca. 90 € per night for a participant sharing a double bedroom/dorm)
- Food and beverages outside of the half-pension
- Estimated total expenses 2400,00 €
- Please note:
- The estimated total expenses sum (though calculated conservatively) is only an estimation and it may vary.
- Any participant who decided not to take part in one or more of the courses contents will not receive any refund
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Meeting and Briefing
We will meet at 5 pm at the hotel in Cogne where we will have the welcome talk about the course and gear check.
Day 2: Warm up Day
We will do a single pitch climbing on ice and mixed. We will rehearse techniques and multi-pitch skills with 2 “half” ropes, and we will make a video analysis.
Day 3: Multi-pitch Climbing
We will have multi-pitch climbing training; we will “short pitch” on an ice fall to maximize the efficiency, and do some rope work at the belay stance. We will also do rappelling. In the afternoon, we will do a multi-pitch climb.
Day 4: Multi-pitch Climbing
We will do a longer multi-pitch (the difficulty level depends on the personal ability) climb on ice/mix, bringing into practice the efficient multi-pitch techniques.
Day 5: Multi-pitch Climbing
We will have another multi-pitch ice/mix climb day.
Day 6: Departure
We will do the check out in the morning, do a multi-pitch climb, and end the activity.
Details
More info
The mentioned itinerary may vary due to conditions, ability of the participants, and safety & weather limitations. Please bring your personal gear.
About the guide
Tal
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Mountain Guide
I am in the mountains all year-round, either guiding a trip or exploring on my own. Mountain guiding is not only my profession and passion but also my inner calling. I am a qualified IFMGA mountain and ski guide.
In 2012, I established my mountaineering school "Mountains" with the motto: Quality guiding on snow, rock and ice. You can count on a low client to guide ratio, reliable gear and high quality programs led by our talented team of guides. We are not adrenaline junkies - we put safety first and strive to meet and exceed all of our clients' needs.
We take great pride in having more than 30% returning clients and would be thrilled to welcome you to our "Mountains" family during your next rock, snow or ice adventure!
Languages
| German | English | Arabic
Certificates
VDBS | IFMGA
What people are saying about Tal
Jeroen
perfect trip. Super guide. Magnificent communication and proactive approach by Tal and Alex.
Thank you! It was really fantastic! I learned a lot and will keep at it - I have to say that ice, especially mixed and dry, is almost more fun than rock. Thank you for the super week and the great hotel! See you soon!
Tal and Dave,Thank you both on a terrific week in Chamonix! I had a great time and really feel now that I learnt a lot from you during this time! Climb save and see you next year :)
Hi Tal, I had a wonderful trip -- thank you so much for being such an excellent guide! Definitely want to do it again. Frankly, not sure why I bothered to fly home at all...... Really really want to go back :) Best, Amber
Arindam
It was a very good experience. Will return to Tal for more climbing projects.
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