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1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur

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1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur
Punta Helbronner - Courmayeur
1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur
1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur
1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur

Take your first steps using crampons on ice in this 1-day glacier progression course in Courmayeur, together with an IFMGA mountain guide.

Alps

1 Day

Jun - Oct

Intermediate


Description

Join this 1-day course and learn the basics of glacier progression in the beautiful setting of Courmayeur, at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif.

Walking on glaciers is a fantastic experience, suitable for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of ability.

This course will take place in Pointe Helbronner, a 3467 m peak of the Mont Blanc massif. You’ll be training on ice slopes, learn how to use crampons on a glacier and travel on a rope. You’ll also practice techniques like Piolet Traction and front progression. Besides, you’ll get knowledge in mountaineering equipment.

We’ll take the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car to Punta Helbronner in the morning. We’ll finish in the afternoon.

After the training, you’ll be ready to venture on simple glacier hiking tours.

Are you interested in learning how to move safely on a glacier? Send a request for this 1-day course in Courmayeur!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Harness
  • Lifts tickets
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe

Price details

  • Price also includes liability insurance. Price does not include: 5€/pax for search and rescue insurance (recommended);

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Personal technical equipment:

  • Backpack 30lt
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons with anti-bot plates
  • Mountain boots
  • Helmet

Clothing and gear

  • Mountain and glacier sunglasses
  • Sunscreen high protection and lip balm
  • Beanie
  • Mountain gloves (2 pairs)
  • Breathable T-shirt
  • warm fleece
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Schoeller climbing pants
  • Gaiters
  • Waterproof over-trousers
  • Camera
  • Water bottle 1 liter or thermos
  • Cap

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness


About the guide

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-PeaksHunter

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Mountain Guide

Giving and receiving smiles, seeing the satisfaction on the faces of our customers, seeking opportunities for growth, stimulating authenticity in personal and group relationships, in sharing mountaineering disciplines, fears, efforts, and moments of difficulty, which are part of the integrated with experiences, essential ingredients of every summit climb: these are our focus, our beliefs, and our most important results, as outdoor Professionals and as people who love the mountains and their work as Alpine Guides!

Founded in 2013, PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides is a team of IFMGA-certified Mountain Professionals and outdoor activities experts, based in the town of Aosta, not far from Courmayeur-Chamonix, on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif.

We live and work in the beautiful Aosta Valley region, very close to French and Swiss borders near to Geneva, Milan, and Turin international airports.

Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Dufourspitze, Pyramide Vincent and Regina Margherita Hut, Gran Paradiso, Breithorn, Lyskamm, Castor and Pollux are only a few of several 4000 Alps summits you can climb with us: most of our team of Guides were born and grew up close to these mountains and they have explored the ascent routes several times during different seasons, with skis or crampons!

- We love our work: we plan all our trips with great commitment and deep respect for the Alpine environment, for its inhabitants, and its territories. Including local traditions in different valleys and Alpine areas.

- We love Mountain, Nature, and Outdoor activities, that we like to share with people from all around the world. We are enthusiastic to meet like-minded adventurers and share new experiences and memorable emotions with the support of our Mountain Guides.

- Safety and Risk Management are essential for us, as elements of fundamental importance during every single trip we plan and carry out with our customers: for this reason, we offer introductory courses to the different alpine disciplines (Mountaineering, Rock climbing, Ice climbing, Ski mountaineering, Freeride, Rescue Crevasse, and Avalanche) to convey awareness and responsibility to our customers.

- We offer solid Experience, with several years organizing outdoor disciplines around mountain and wild areas, in many different countries of Italy and Europe, for individuals or groups, including 7-day customer support for booking, logistics, and personal assistance for planning and reservations.

- As certified Mountain Guides, we offer training courses, to improve technical skills and to learn basic knowledge about mountaineering in the Alps, which is essential to explore and climb the Mountains safely in any situation or conditions.

- We are happy to provide customized programs for every customer's demand: our Experience is synonymous with Professionalism and Customer Care to guarantee unforgettable emotions and beautiful smiles!

Fulfill your dreams, discover breathtaking views or simply enjoy an extraordinary day: you just need to use your imagination and we will carry out your trip as you desire to live it!

Let’s plan your next mountain project together!

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IFMGA


Reviews with photos

A wonderful and supportive guide for myself and my  7 year old son. He was professional, highly knowledgeable and my son had a brilliant day. I highly recommend him and would happily be guided again by him.5

What people are saying about this trip

Rachel

A wonderful and supportive guide for myself and my 7 year old son. He was professional, highly knowledgeable and my son had a brilliant day. I highly recommend him and would happily be guided again by him.

A wonderful and supportive guide for myself and my  7 year old son. He was professional, highly knowledgeable and my son had a brilliant day. I highly recommend him and would happily be guided again by him.

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