Ice climbing initiation: Take your first steps in ice climbing during an initiation course supervised by a guide. Use your ice axe and crampons for the first time on ice walls. You'll try your hand at some easy pitches in the top rope, before perhaps trying something steeper... or in the lead!
A day to try several lines, adapted to your level, starting with the moulinette.
There are easy sectors in all the mountain ranges: the Alpe d'Huez and Vaujany waterfalls, the Daille waterfall in Val d'Isère, the Val Thorens waterfalls, the Ribon valley in the Maurienne...
You can also spend half a day training on the artificial structures at Les Barmettes (in the Maurienne) and Champagny-en-Vanoise.
No. Everything is explained on the spot. I'll teach you how to belay in complete safety, and how to use top-roping on easy lines, so that everyone can progress at their own pace, with no pre-requisites.
Yes, it can get quite cold! We often climb in the shade in winter. You need to bring warm clothes, several layers, spare gloves and a thermos flask if possible. But you'll need to keep moving, active and adapting to the conditions to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.
Ice climbing involves risks like any other mountain activity, but for introductory courses I choose well-protected, low-impact sites with short, safe lines. You'll have top-roping insurance, and I'll always be nearby.
It all depends. The choice is vast: Oisans, Vanoise, Belledonne, Mont Blanc, Maurienne... I decide on the location a few days beforehand depending on ice conditions, temperatures and your departure point.
Yes, I lend out all the specific equipment: ice axes, crampons, helmet, harness, ropes... All you need is rigid mountaineering boots with crampon soles (hire available if required).
Yes, it's still a physical activity, especially for your arms and legs. I help you to manage your effort and technique so that you don't tire too quickly. We take breaks, talk things over and everyone climbs at their own pace.
We'll start by learning how to belay, then I'll teach you the basics of how to move on ice, how to handle ice axes and crampons, and a few techniques for positioning yourself correctly, climbing without tensing up, and progressing safely.
Live with your guide, from first contact to the summit.
Creative and flexible
A flexible framework for devising the most appropriate itinerary or activity for each day, depending on the group and the conditions.
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