Even
with no previous climbing experience, by the end of
the week you should have climbed grade 3 or 4 waterfall
ice, and a famous Alpine PD / AD route in full winter
conditions. This
course is suitable both for Alpine novices and for those
who want to learn waterfall ice climbing (such as those
who have attended a Scottish introductory or a summer
Alpine introductory course). The itinerary is flexible
at the end of the week.
Sun
Travel
to Chamonix, course briefing
Mon
Glacier skills day on Mer de Glace
Tue
Ice climbing at the Cremerie icefalls
Wed
Altitude mountaineering skills day
Thu
1:2 day, e.g. Deferlante or Marbrees
Fri
1:2 day, e.g. Cosmiques or multi-pitch
Sat
Breakfast,
check out and depart
For
the full itinerary of this course on the
main website, please click
here.
Course Dates Winter Alpine Intro
[ 4 ] 8 - 14 Mar 2026
[ 4 ] 13 - 17 Apr 2026
Course
spaces
The numbers in brackets next to each course date
indicate the remaining spaces. Please contact us
of you require more spaces, as often we can release
extra places, subject to availability.
Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment hire, 3) Cable cars & uplift for you, and your guide (if required), 4) Lunches & snacks for during the days, 5) Road transport outside Chamonix valley, 6) Breakfasts and evening meals in Chamonix, & any purchases in mountain
huts, 7) Activities insurance.
