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Chamonix is a world-class destination for climbing, from valley crags to high-alpine routes in glaciated terrain.
The climbing areas in the Chamonix Valley are particularly well suited to safe, guided climbing. Our crags at Les Gaillands and Argentière, suitable for all levels, let you get started or improve your technique. Our mountain guides and climbing instructors will teach you how to use essential equipment — harness, rope, quickdraws, and carabiners — as well as all belaying techniques: top-rope, anchors, and rappelling. You’ll also get to climb your first routes with increasing independence under professional supervision.
Chamonix also offers a wealth of high-altitude climbing areas — true alpine playgrounds for sport climbing on equipped multi-pitch routes or trad climbing routes. Lifts provide quick access to unique alpine terrain. The Chéserys, Vallon de Bérard, and the peaks accessible from the Flégère cable car offer countless routes and unforgettable climbs. The legendary Aiguilles de Chamonix, including the Aiguille du Midi, attract climbers from around the world seeking high-alpine climbing on exceptional granite. Take advantage of this extraordinary potential to climb routes that match your level and achieve your dream ascent.
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Rock Climbing School
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0.5
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Half a day
Half a day
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43€
43€
Introduction to rock climbing for kids ages 4-7, 2-hour sessions
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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60€
60€
Climbing training for the whole family at two steps from the center of Chamonix
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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60€
60€
Go climbing around Argentière and enjoy familly lessons with a climbing instructor
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
0.5
Duration
Half a day
Half a day
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83€
83€
A dizzying activity for an unforgettable climb in a majetic setting
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Multi-Pitch Climbing
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1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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330€
330€
A magnificent route combining mountaineering and rock climbing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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265€
265€
One of the most beautiful climbs on Brévent with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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440€
440€
A climbing course to learn traditional climbing basics for crack climbing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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180€
180€
The perfect terrain to learn multi-pitch climbing techiques: belaying and abseiling
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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380€
380€
The most popular granite route on the southern face of the Aiguille du Midi
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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Magnificent route in the sunny setting of the Aiguilles Rouges
Fitness:
Physical Level 1: For individuals who engage in occasional physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 300m.
Physical Level 2: For individuals who engage in regular physical activities, positive elevation gain of up to 600m or routes above 3500m.
Physical Level 3: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 900m or routes above 4000m.
Physical Level 4: For individuals who engage in regular endurance activities, positive elevation gain of up to 1300m.
Physical Level 5: For individuals who engage in intensive endurance activities, positive elevation gain exceeding 1300m.
Technique:
Technical Level 1: For regular hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route is not very steep and is well-marked, or the activity may also take place in beginner-friendly areas.
Technical Level 2: For experienced hikers wishing to discover mountaineering. The route includes short, steep sections and may involve scree or rocky ridges, requiring surefootedness.
Technical Level 3: For occasional mountaineers (2 to 5 recent outings). The route includes steep sections requiring prior climbing experience at a French grade 3c level and/or mastery of crampons and ice axe use.
Technical Level 4: For regular mountaineers (5 to 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing at a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and an ice axe, as well as basic roping and belaying techniques.
Technical Level 5: For experienced mountaineers (more than 10 recent outings). The route requires climbing above a French grade 4c level and mastery of mountaineering techniques, including the use of crampons and ice axes for ice climbing, as well as advanced roping and belaying techniques.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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395€
395€
Learn all the climbing techniques for multi-pitch routes, including belaying and rappelling
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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€
Climb some of the Chamonix finest rock routes
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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370€
370€
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing to reach new heights
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Climbing Courses
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Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
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440€
440€
A climbing course to learn traditional climbing basics for crack climbing
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
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330€
330€
Introduction to verticality for little ones through games and workshops
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
2
Duration
2 days
2 days
Price from:
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395€
395€
Learn all the climbing techniques for multi-pitch routes, including belaying and rappelling
Difficulty:
Difficulty Level 1: For beginner climbers climbing at the French grade 4a - 4b level.
Difficulty Level 2: For intermediate climbers climbing at the French grade 4c - 5a level.
Difficulty Level 3: For advanced climbers climbing at the French grade 5b - 5c level.
Difficulty Level 4: For experienced climbers climbing at the French grade 5c - 6a level.
Difficulty Level 5: For expert climbers climbing at the French grade 6a level and above.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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370€
370€
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing to reach new heights
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
Price from
330€
330€
Progressive development of skills towards autonomy in top-rope climbing
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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330€
330€
Adventures, safety, and technical challenges to progress from top-rope climbing to lead climbing
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
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275€
275€
Progressive development of skills towards autonomy
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Duration (d):
4
Duration
4 days
4 days
Price from:
Price from
275€
275€
Easter & October half-term climbing course, ages 10 to 16 with prior climbing experience
Difficulty:
Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.