Alpinism invites you to the beautiful world of high mountain snow-capped peaks and glaciers. An alpinist knows the art of climbing mountains and masters all types of terrain that can be both physically and mentally demanding to tackle. Alpinism is practiced at many different levels. Whether you have previous experience of alpinism and mountaineering or are completely new to the field, we have an activity that suits you.
A typical day
Regardless of level, each day has its own theme to ensure that you have the technical skills required to achieve the final goal of the week. Themes can be divided according to different surfaces such as snow, ice or rock. The final goal can be to climb a peak, complete a day trip or a longer excursion.
The world of alpinism
Chamonix
The Mont Blanc massif is a world destination for mountaineering. Here you are surrounded by glaciers and peaks, many over 4000 meters. Among these you will find Mont Blanc, of course, but also peaks like Dolet, Tacul and Maudit. From learning from scratch to the most challenging routes, this is a paradise for climbers. In summer as in winter, the atmosphere and landscapes of Chamonix are exceptional.
Equipment
All technical equipment is provided: shoes, crampons, ice axe, climbing harness, helmet, backpack & rope. The equipment is of high quality thanks to our partner Petzl. If you have your own equipment, you can bring it.
Mountain guide
1 mountain guide or aspiring guide of 4 to 6 people depending on the level.
Choose the right Alpinism level
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Where can you go?
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UCPA - Freely translated to English as "National Federation for Sports and Outdoor Centers" - has a history of over 50 years. It is, in short, a non-profit, all-French organization supported by, among others, the French state. The purpose is to give ordinary people the opportunity to learn and develop in one or more sports together, in pleasant and unpretentious forms. The organization has about 80 centers in France and the West Indies, 28 of them are located at well-known winter sports resorts in the French Alps.
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