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Summer
Alpine Intro
2023
 
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A
key feature of the Intro course is that you attempt
your first Alpine peak, such as Aiguille du Tour, at the end of the
week. Alpine Introduction courses
focus on the skills that you will require for ascents
on Alpine rock, ice and snow; including ropework, glacier
travel, navigation, crampon & ice axe use, and equipment
selection.
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Travel
to Chamonix, course briefing |
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Glacier
day to learn use of crampons |
| Tue |
Alpine
mountaineering and ropework |
| Wed |
Mixed terrain to develop Alpine ropework |
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Rock
climbing and ascend to hut |
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Summit
Aiguille du Tour, and descend |
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On Thu / Fri, can opt for Gran Paradiso |
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Breakfast,
check out and depart |
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main website, please click
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Course Dates
Alpine Intro
- [5+] 2 - 8 Jul 2023
- [ 4 ] 16 - 22 Jul 2023
- [5+] 30 Jul - 5 Aug 2023
- [5+] 13 - 19 Aug 2023
- [5+] 3 - 9 Sep 2023
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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
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5
full days mountain guiding
7 days holiday in total, Sunday-Saturday
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Standard
Course Inclusions: 1) IFMGA Mountain
Guide for five days, 2) Chamonix course
hosts for logistics & briefings, 3) Evening
technical instruction / briefing sessions, 4) Six nights self-catered
accommodation in Chamonix (inc. linen, bedding &
towels) for the whole week, so you don't need to
move out when in huts, 5) One night half board in
mountain hut (inc. costs for guides), 6) Pre course
information booklet, 7) Equipment discount voucher
for UK shops, 8) Free 36 page technical Course Instruction
Booklet, 9) Road transport in Chamonix valley, 10) Icicle discounts privilege card for
reductions in local shops and restaurants in Chamonix.
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Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Chamonix, 2) Equipment hire,
3) Cable cars & uplift (c. 60 euros depending
on itinerary), 4) Transport (inc. tolls / bus / tunnel ticket) and uplift for you and guide if travelling outside valley (not usually required), 5) Personal laundry, telephone calls,
lunches, evening meals in valley, & any purchases
in mountain huts / hotels / restaurants, 6) Sunday pre-dinner
drinks, 7) Friday celebratory meal & drinks,
8) Activities insurance, & excess baggage charges.
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