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Alpine Mountaineering

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Chamonix - Trient - Cogne

In the depths of the alpine winter, waterfalls that cascade into the valleys in summer freeze into beautiful sculptures of ice. The potential for ice climbing is huge. In contrast to Scottish winter climbing, these routes are often dry, and can sometimes be literally roadside. Whether it's your first time ice climbing, or you're a seasoned Scottish winter climber who wants to be steeper and drier, there's something here for you.

Chamonix has a wealth of ice climbing, with ice forming within a few minutes walk of the roadside, or accessible from the ski area of Argentiere. Within 90 minutes drive are several other major venues - Trient and Mauvoisin in Switzerland, and above all Cogne in Italy. Just a short drive through the Mont Blanc tunnel, this fantastic valley offers a wide range of climbing to suit all abilities. No previous experience is necessary, though it will help if you've handled climbing hardware before.

Ice Climbing in the Alps

Course ratio: Up to 2:1

*Please note courses need a minimum number of participants in order to run.

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Price per person £1050 5 B & B, incountry transport, airport transfer & guiding