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Ice climbing weekly tours in the Alps

ICE CLIMBING ALPS

Martin, a IFMGA certified guide from Spain, is proposing different ice climbing tours in the main frozen walls of the French Alps. Choose the perfect itinerary for you and enjoy a 6-day trip on ice.

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Alps

6 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec


Description

The Alps and its amazing ice falls are the perfect place for the practice and enjoyment of ice climbing.

I am happy to offer you multiple ice climbing weekly options in the Alps so you can choose the best itinerary for your level and skills.

Ice climbing has been practiced in the Alps for over half a century. In the last 15 years it has evolved quickly thanks to the improvements of techniques and training methods. But mainly, ice climbing has achieved a breakthrough in its equipment and technical material. That is why today we find very light piolet and crampons, with surprising facilities if we compare them with 20 years ago.

I have no doubt that the Alps offers us an infinite variety of ice climbing itineraries for all levels and lengths. In addition, all the frozen walls of the Alps provide comfortable and safe paths.

Ice conditions in the Alps are usually perfect during all the winter long, provided temperatures help and remain below 0°. From December to March is the best time to “puncture” on ice.

Now, let me share with you the different ice climbing spots where we can go together:

  • Alpe D,huez

  • Ceillac

  • Freissinieres

  • Fournel

  • Chamonix

All of them involves an intermediate technical level, so anyone with a minimum of experience can join me. I can lead groups of no more than 4 participants and all the tours will take us 6 days.

So, contact me if you need help to decide which is the most suitable itinerary for you. I will provide you with all the information and we can discuss and plan the trip together. 


About the guide

Martin Elorza Alday (Donostia,Basque country,1967)
Although I was born near the sea, I started very young to enjoy the nearby mountains.
This hobby gradually become a passion, which led me to be a UIAGM Mountain Guide
To share and trasnmitir everything the mountain had given me.
During several years I have been practicing my passions:
Traveling all over the world,mountaineering, climbing and skiing.
. Actually I’m a full profesional High Mountain Guide UIAGM
Since 2000 I lead my own clients around the world as a freelancer Mountain Guide.
. I have take part in many expeditions to The Alps, atlas (Morocco),Andes (South America) and Himalaya,
I’ love showing the Pyrenees to all peolple who likes mountaing:all the year.
In Winter,ski touring is my especiality, but in summer, rock climbing in Pyrenees is amazing!
I would like to guide you till de top of Mont Blanc, Matterhorn (Alps),Monte Perdido and Aneto (Pyrenees), Naranjo de Bulnes (Picos de Europa) and other mountains.

You can contact me and know what others activities we can do together

Languages

French | English | Basque

Certificates

UIAGM


What people are saying about Martin Elorza Alday

Frederik Skov Madsen

5.00

August, 2023

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Martin for his exceptional planning and guidance throughout our first trip to the Alps. Not only is he an incredibly friendly and easygoing individual to be around, but he also possesses remarkable climbing skills and serves as an outstanding guide who readily imparts his mountain knowledge and passion. Martin displayed an impressive level of flexibility when it came to our itinerary. He seamlessly adjusted the route for our initial climb to align with our learning aspirations, all the while prioritizing our safety. Even when an adverse weather forecast emerged for the final two days of our journey, Martin quickly managed the situation and found alternative, equally captivating solutions that allowed us to continue our climbing pursuits, all while making consulting with us. I wholeheartedly recommend Martin to anyone looking to explore mountaineering, whether they are novices or seasoned climbers in need of a guide. Overall, our trip could not have been more rewarding, and we are undoubtedly inclined to select Martin as our guide for our future escapades!

Joris Thybaut

5.00

July, 2023

My son and I had a great trip to the top of the Gran Paradiso under the guidance of Martin Elorza. It was the first time to make use of explore-share and, like any system, you need to get used to it but it all goes quite intuitively. Moreover, there are system moderators in between the clients and the guides to ensure that everything goes smooth. If something in the system would not go as planned, they typically intervene quickly, such that one can be reassured. The trip itself was well planned and professionally guided. Martin gave a clear overview upfront and we communicated efficiently prior to the trip. Apart from being a very professional and experienced guide, Martin also proved to be a great person, such that we only have positive memories about our trip. The recommendation to go for the Gran Paradiso ascent (rather than the Mont Blanc) was a very good advice, given our beginner's level. Not sure when yet, but we look forward to a next experience!

Eric Gagnon

5.00

April, 2023

Martin is a very good guide and choosed a fantastic itinerary considering the lack of snow.

Rickard Colliander

5.00

August, 2022

Martin was really the perfect guide for my and my 17-year old son’s alpine adventure week! In the end we only climbed one out of the three peaks that we had planned to, but on the other hand we climbed three other great ones instead (something we decided together). I really appreciated his flexibility and also that it was easy to hang out with Martin. Best recommendations - wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to him again!

Dave Fielder

5.00

February, 2022

Martin provided us with a challenging weekend that stretched and developed our skiing a lot. He was very responsive to our feedback tailoring the programme as we went. Would absolutely book him again.

James finn

5.00

July, 2019

Martin was incredible! From the pre trip preparations to managing all logistics while there - he made sure I had everything I needed, taught me alot, and importantly kept me safe! He truly provided a first class adventure.

Adriaan Jelsma

5.00

July, 2019

We enjoyed this trip in the Alps very much!! It was an excellent introduction to mountaineering and the stunning peaks of the Alps massive. Our guide Martin made the full experience a succes; pushing us to the limits, keeping us safe at difficult rocky ascents, but also taking time to enjoy the scenery and the climb. Thanks a lot for the beautiful pictures too!

Stewart

5.00

December, 2018

Excellent experience! Martin is a real expert guide and he managed to adapt the program even when the snow conditions were poor so that we still got to do everything we wanted. Very honest, reliable, and friendly guide. He's very education focussed so we came away from the holiday with a lot of new skills as well. Outstanding trip.

Marc Ortolo

5.00

April, 2018

This was a great 4-day hut-to-hut ski experience in the Pyrenees. The national park of Aiguestortes is beautiful and we had a lot of snow. Martin is a professional and social guide. He makes sure that the trip takes place from a pleasant and secure way. Due to the weather conditions we couldn't do the climb to the Montardo and to the Ratera, but Martin organized some alternatives to enjoy the 4 days. We were an international group and could communicate with Martin in English.

Raul Maso

5.00

January, 2016

Impresionante Martin....te hace alcanzar lo inalcanzable, con una sensación de seguridad increible. Un gran profesional


 

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