This 3 day climbing course will help you become more familiar with the vertical world, giving you the opportunity to practise multi-pitch climbing techniques, and to gain the independence you need to safely climb on different types of rock: granite, gneiss and limestone.
This course is for crag climbers that already have some experience of long multi-pitch routes.
This is for you if you’re looking to progress and become more independent on long multi-pitch routes. The Meije region, the Combe de Malaval and the Cerces are perfect practice areas for this course.
You’re a crag climber and you’ve already done some multi-pitch climbs.
Refresher course on climbing and safety techniques on multi-pitch routes at a local climbing site, followed by practice on a short multi-pitch route (Arsine crag in the morning and Rocher de l’Homme in the afternoon)
Accommodation: Group hostel in the valley
Accommodation :Lodge in the valley
The programme is indicative. For the safety of the group, the professional supervising the holiday may modify it according to weather and mountain conditions and the fitness and technical level of the participants.
Climb a major route of around 10 pitches and 300m of ascent (Combe Malaval)
Accommodation : Group hostel in the Valley
Accommodation :Lodge in the valley
Great route in the Cerces (Tête Colombe, Tour Termier)
– Supervision by a qualified mountain guide or instructor
– Professional liability insurance
– Picnic for each day’s activities
– Accommodation for clients and guide
– Collective technical equipment (ropes, etc.)
– Half-board (breakfast + evening meal) in valley gîtes and mountain huts.
Personal accident insurance
Cancellation insurance
Transport to the activity site and cab shuttle or return
Individual equipment (see equipment list)
Drinks in gîtes or mountain huts
Identity papers, insurance contract, Club Alpin card if applicable
Everything not mentioned above under “this price includes”
Level 5C on lead / 6A on top rope in climbing walls
You’re a crag climber and you’ve already done some multi-pitch climbs.
Good physical condition