Description

Ice Climbing Course – Beginner Level

This course is designed for anyone who has never used crampons and ice axes on vertical ice and would like to approach the fascinating world of frozen waterfalls.

The goal of the course is to learn the basic ice climbing techniques and how to move on ice in a winter mountain environment.

Programme

Saturday – Introduction & Safety

-meeting with the Mountain Guide

-equipment check and distribution

-safety principles in a winter environment

-basic knots

-introduction to ice climbing technique on low-angle ice

Sunday – Vertical Ice Technique

-review of basic techniques

-introduction to vertical ice climbing

-use of protection

-building progression anchors with ice screws

-building retreat anchors (Abalakov threads)

Prices

Group course (3 to 5 people): €280 per person

Private course (2 people): €380 per person

Price includes

✔ UIAGM certified Mountain Guide
✔ Transportation
✔ Technical equipment if needed:harness, helmet, ice axe, crampons

Requirements

-No previous ice climbing experience required

-Good physical condition

-Motivation and willingness to learn

Available dates – Winter 2025/26

24 – 25 January 2026

14 – 15 February 2026

28 February – 1 March 2026

Other dates available on request.

Other terms of participation

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