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Teens Ages 13-18
Teen camps in Chamonix are designed for ages 13 to 18 looking for active and engaging mountain experiences in both summer and winter.
The Cham Teens program offers a wide range of dynamic mountain activities including mountaineering, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, white-water sports and skiing. Supervised by mountain guides and professionals, these experiences combine adventure with a strong focus on safety and technical progression. Teenagers are involved in the daily organisation of activities, encouraging autonomy while benefiting from structured guidance.
Multi-day teen camps with overnight stays in mountain huts or bivouacs provide full immersion in the alpine environment. Some programs take place in high mountain terrain, including glacier travel and an introduction to mountaineering. These experiences help teenagers develop confidence, responsibility and teamwork while learning how to move safely in a demanding natural environment. The Cham Teens program represents a key step towards independence and a powerful human adventure in the Alps.
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Duration (d):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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114€
114€
Summer sporting activities for teenagers ages 13-18 featuring white water activities, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking and mountaineering
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
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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):
1
Duration
1 day
1 day
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130€
130€
Winter sporting activities for teenagers ages 14-18 featuring avalanche rescue, ski touring ice climbing and snowshoeing
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):
6
Duration
6 days
6 days
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1195€
1195€
Mountain camp for teenagers ages 14-18 including hiking and mountaineering on glacier with nights in mountain refuges
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):
5
Duration
5 days
5 days
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1240€
1240€
Mountain trip for teenagers ages 15-18, including the ascent of Gran Paradiso - 4061m
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.