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Fundamentals of rock climbing in the Chamonix Valley, 1+ day course

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Fundamentals of rock climbing in the Chamonix Valley, 1+ day course
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Spend 1+ days in the Alps learning the fundamentals of rock climbing with one of the certified guides from the GuideSource team.

Private

Alps

+1 Days

Jul - Sep

High

Beginner


Highlights

  • Experience your first rock climbing steps in a stunning setting.
  • Benefit from experienced, qualified guides.
  • Become a confident climber from a mixture of education and fun.

Description

Learn the crucial elements of rock climbing in the mountains of the Alps. Our 1-day and 2-day courses offer aspiring climbers and alpinists the best comprehensive training in the most beautiful setting.

You’ll learn how to climb knots, design and use technical climbing equipment, how to move efficiently over steep rock, basic belaying techniques, anchor building and a variety of rappelling methods.

Benefit from our expertise and experience as climbing guides, and become a confident and capable climber upon the completion of the course.

This learning experience combines education and exhilaration in an intellectual approach.

1-day courses begin with the safe foundations of climbing. Here we cover knots, ropes, harnesses, safety checks, equipment design and limitations, and back-up systems. We will do climbs specifically suitable for beginners, and which offer the best terrain to practically learn the fundamentals of climbing.

2-day courses take what you’ve learned in the 1-day course and expands the learning experience to cover more routes, methods and techniques. These include the practical application of belaying, rappelling and anchor building.

All of these building blocks create the safe foundations for potential rock climbers. The 2-day courses also include a discussion and demonstration session about the most common mistakes that are made while climbing, which account for 80-90% of all accidents.

Graduates of the 2-day course will be able to feel confident in evaluating safety mechanisms and back-up methods, as well as enjoying a variety of climbing techniques such as friction, crack and face.

Depending on participant’s interest and level of ability, the course could take place in different locations in the Alps.

Due to this being an introductory course to rock climbing, no previous experience is necessary. However, potential climbers are expected to have a good level of fitness. 

Get in touch now to reserve your place on this course of rock climbing fundamentals, set in the stunning landscape of the Alpine mountains.

Price includes


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    Required equipment: Comfortable, loose athletic clothing appropriate for the weather conditions, and ready for the possibility of rain; rock climbing shoes, harness and helmet, and all technical gear: all furnished free of charge by MNGS and UIAA approved; sunglasses and sunscreen, lib balm; water bottles (one or two with a capacity of 1 liter each) or water hydration system; lunch and/or snacks; Comfortable approach (hiking) shoes; small day pack to carry everything.

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    About the guide

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    -GuideSource

    5.0

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    We started in 2007 in order to provide a high quality adventure touristic services. Our aim is guest satisfaction during the whole trek and expedition. A well-organised and enjoyable trip is our prime objective.

    Languages

    Nepali | German | French | English

    Certificates

    AMGA | NNMGA

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    What people are saying about -GuideSource

    5

    This is a super beautiful trek in spring and in winter! Loved it.

    5

    Excellent trip.

    5

    I recommend this trip!

    Tabitha

    5

    Our guide Dr Flemming was excellent. He went above and beyond what we expected. We felt very safe and well trained to practice our climbing. Location was perfect and even though rain had been forecasted, they worked with us to make sure we could climb safely.

    Damilola

    5

    I had an enlightening day with Roger, the experience has increased my desire to learn more about rock climbing and commit time to mountaineering and absolute pleasure worth every minute of my time and money.


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