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Cogne
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Course
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For
those looking to climb waterfall ice routes of Grade
III+ or above, this course will provide the challenge
you've been looking for!
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From
long multi-pitch waterfall ice routes to shorter
more technical routes, there is a route to suit
every style. There is also usually the opportunity
to try mixed climbing or some dry tooling routes. |
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Your
previous experience would likely be seconding on
gullies and ice climbs up to grade III, or Alpine
experience up to PD (such as Mont Blanc by the traverse
or an Alpine Intermediate course). |
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Many
people use these courses as an opportunity to gain
or increase their experience of leading confidently
on ice at this level so that they can attempt similar
routes in the Alps or the UK. |
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Included
in the course price are four nights half board accommodation
in either Val de Cogne or La Grave which enables
you to spend five days climbing in one of these
ice mecca's. The hotels are within walking distance
of the ice climbs and are very comfy, and are equipped
with jacuzzi, bar and sauna! |
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Dates:
these
are listed in the column on the right, and they
show the live availability from our secure online
booking system. When you book online, you receive
immediate confirmation, your Alpine Information
Booklet, course specific kit list and invoice. |
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Brief
Course Itinerary |
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Travel
to Chamonix to arrive for the 17:00 check-in followed
by and course safety and itinerary briefings. There is
time for kit checks or rental of equipment. Briefings
are over by 20:00 and the Chamonix hosts accompany the
group to pre-dinner
drinks to answer any queries.
Night in Chamonix. |
Mon
to
Thu |
Today
you drive over to either Val de Cogne (Italy)
or La Grave (near Grenoble)
to allow you to push your climbing grade in one of these
famous regions. Small guiding ratios at a maximum of 1:2
give you the opportunity to climb technical multi-pitch
ice at the highest grade you can find, develop your technique
on different types of ice, and maybe try some mixed or
dry tooling routes.
Popular climbs in Val de Cogne include: Patrie, Thoule,
Cold Couloir, Stella Artice, Archeronte.
Popular climbs in La Grave include: Erection, Pylone,
Claphouse, Holiday on Ice, Mauvais Annees. |
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Final
day in Cogne or La Grave, and you push the grades to the
max to use your increased
confidence and technique for a more difficult ice route,
before returning to Chamonix for the night. |
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Breakfast
then the accommodation check out is by 10:00. Most arrange
their transfers for around this time for a flight from
Geneva about midday. |
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| ITINERARY
NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries. Mountain
adventures are weather and conditions dependant, so occasionaly
we are forced to alter the plans. If this is the case,
suitable alternatives are offered. Please use this outline
itinerary as a guide to the types of route / activity
that you will attempt. |
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| Course
Prices |
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Standard
course
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5
full days IFMGA guiding, 1:2 max ratio
7 days holiday in total, Sunday-Saturday |
£1299 |
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Live
availability
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Click
on the planner logo to the right to
see the real time live course availability
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Secure
online booking system |
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Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain Guide for five
days, 2) Chamonix course hosts for logistics & briefings,
3) Pre course information booklet, 4) Equipment discount voucher
for UK shops, 5) Two nights B&B accommodation in Chamonix
(inc. bedding & towels), 6) Four nights half board accommodation
in either Val de Cogne or La Grave 7) Chamonix Free 36 page
technical Course Instruction Booklet, 8) Road transport in Chamonix
valley, and to / from either Val de Cogne or La Grave, 9) Chamonix
office support and evening instruction. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Cable Cars (approx £20),
3) Equipment hire, 4) Personal laundry, telephone calls, lunches,
evening meals, & any purchases in mountain huts / hotels
/ restaurants, 5) Sunday pre-dinner drinks & Friday celebratory
meal & drinks, 6) Activities insurance, & excess baggage
charges. |
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| Notes:
The
loan of all avalanche safety kit is included (avalanche tranceiver,
avalanche probe and shovel). |
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| Upgrade
options |
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Avalanche
Skills Day
£49
(throughout the season) |
To
learn avalanche prediction, reutschblocks and use of avalanche
tranceivers. Course is available on any day during the
week (includes ARVA),
details. |
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