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Classical alpinism- Chamonix

A week-long intensive course for people with basic mountaineering experience
A Chamonix based course- in the heart of the French Alps!
Skills in alpine rock, snow and ice!
Small groups (4:1 maximum rate)
5 full days in the mountains with an IFMGA Guide/Aspirant

Classical alpinism- Chamonix

About the activity

Our Chamonix, Classical alpinism course is a “bridge” to use while crossing over from basic to technical contents in mountaineering.
The activity is suitable for our classical mountaineering Wildspitze past students or students who completed a similar basic one week course.
Course’s contents:
Refreshing your knowledge in necessary knots and equipment “knowhow”
Refreshing your knowledge in glacier travel and crevasse rescue
Anchors in snow & ice and rope manipulations
Leading and basic multi pitch skills on rock and steep ice
Independent route planning and orientation
Timetable:
Day 1- Meeting at 17:00 in Chamonix/Argentiere- the exact hotel’s address will be sent to you before the activity – for a briefing and a gear check.
Day 2- Rock day in the valley- refreshing your rock skills- belaying and leading
Day 3- Rock day in the valley- moving into short pitching and a multi pitch climb
Day 4- After Breakfast we will head up to an alpine hut (the Turin, Albert 1er or the Argentiere hut are all good options) and dust our cramponing skills- walking on snow and ice, correct usage of ice axe and a quick prepping of belay system on snow and ice, steep ice climbing, protecting, belaying and rappelling.
Day 5- An alpine ascent of a summit nearby, such as Aiguille de Toule, Aiguille de Marbrees, Aiguille de Tour 3,540 m or the Petit Foursch 3,520 m - it’s a great training ground for safe movement on alpine rock terrain with mountaineering boots and crampons. (1000 m elevation gain, 5 hours walking, climbing up to UIAA III) and descent to the valley.
Day 6- Another allpine ascent and descent to the valley- drive back to Chamonix and a courses end (course's end estimation at 17:00).
Day 7- Another allpine ascent from the hut and descent to the valley- drive back to Chamonix and a courses end (course's end estimation at 17:00).
* The mentioned timetable is exemplary and may vary due to conditions, ability of the participants, safety & weather limitations.

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