Big Wall Climbing
in Chamonix
Six days of alpine rock in the Mont Blanc massif with a Rockbusters guide: glacier approaches, long granite routes and nights in a high mountain refuge. Max 2 climbers per guide, minimum F6b lead.
- 6 days
- Duration
- Max 2:1
- Group
- F6b lead
- Level
- Granite
- Terrain
- From €2,990
- Price
Other Dates
Dates & Pricing
- Jun€2,990
- Jul€2,990
- Aug€2,990
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Multi-pitch climbers going alpine
You climb multi-pitch confidently and want to take it into a high mountain environment.
Big-route dreamers
You want to climb long granite routes on the faces and spires around Mont Blanc.
Climbers who want guided progression
You want a guide to choose routes to your level and build your alpine skills step by step.
Climbing partners
Small ratio, so you and your partner get a guide's full attention all week.
Fit and motivated
Long approaches, altitude and full days don't scare you. You're ready to push yourself.
No multi-pitch experience yet?
Start with a multi-pitch course first. Send us an inquiry and we'll point you the right way.
Six days of alpine rock climbing in the Mont Blanc massif
Max 2 climbers per guide
Long granite routes, from bolted lines to big alpine faces
Glacier skills day for safe approaches
Two days based in a high mountain refuge
Climbing safety equipment included
Mountain skills
- Glacier travel and crevasse awareness
- Using alpine gear correctly
- Acclimatisation and moving at altitude
Big rock routes
- Efficient multi-pitch systems on long routes
- Climbing granite cracks, slabs and faces
- Routes with and without bolts
Planning and judgement
- Planning a big alpine day
- Reading weather and conditions
- Knowing when to turn around
- Day 1
- Single-pitch and skills check
Sport and trad climbing to assess your level. Hire any extra gear you need.
- Day 2
- Glacier skills
Glacier techniques and alpine gear, needed to reach some of the week's routes safely.
- Day 3
- First big rock route
A long route around 2,500 m, also helping your acclimatisation.
- Day 4
- Big route in the high mountains
Another long multi-pitch, if you're ready without bolts and with a glacier approach.
- Days 5-6
- High mountain refuge
Two days of climbing above the snowline from a mountain hut.
- Multi-pitch experience with active knowledge of the technical skills
- Leading at least F6b
- Good fitness for long approaches, altitude and full days on the wall
- Ready for a high mountain environment: weather, exposure, altitude
Chamonix
The Venue
Chamonix sits at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France — Mont Blanc itself reaches 4,810m, the highest peak in Western Europe, with 27 further 4,000m+ summits nearby (Climb Europe). Rockfax markets it as "the most famous climbing area in Europe." It spans several genuinely different disciplines under one destination name: high-alpine mixed/snow/ice mountaineering, long multi-pitch granite on the Aiguilles, lower-commitment sport climbing on the Aiguilles Rouges and valley crags, some bouldering, and winter ice/mixed climbing.
- Country
- France
- Grade range
- Alpine F–ED; multi-pitch granite roughly 5b–7a; sport to French 7a
Accommodation & Logistics
Everything Sorted
Accommodation
There is plenty of accommodation in Chamonix, we are able to assist you with booking some if required.
There are many shops, bakeries, coffee places, restaurants, ... You won't starve here in France.
Getting There
- Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Included in our price
- Guiding & coaching
- Climbing safety equipment
Not included
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Travel & climbing insurance
- Food & drinks
Climbing shoes *
Comfortable enough for long routes
Harness *
Helmet *
Belay device with locking carabiners *
60 cm sling with locking carabiner *
Good approach shoes *
Warm light jacket, rain jacket, headlamp *
Backpack, sleeping bag, foam pad
For the refuge nights
We provide all the gear, but you will need to bring your own reasonably tight climbing shoes and harness. We have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own. We strongly suggest bringing a down jacket, a hat, a rain jacket, a pair of comfortable approach shoes, a headlamp, and a backpack big enough for carrying lunch and gear to the crag.
Experience with multi pitch technical skills and its active knowledge is required, leading F6b min.
Be ready to hike, carry equipment around, spending whole day on the wall, ... Comfort won't be a thing here.
The course takes place in big mountains environment so be prepared for some extreme situation in terms of weather, exposure, altitude, ...
Chamonix is mecca of European extreme sports with breath taking views and big adventure people community.
FAQ
Common Questions
What level do I need?
Multi-pitch experience with active knowledge of the technical skills, and leading at least F6b. It's not a course for beginners.
How many climbers per guide?
A maximum of 2 climbers per guide.
Is the itinerary fixed?
No. The guide picks routes and refuges based on the weather, conditions and your level. Day by day, the programme follows the outline above.
Is accommodation included?
No. Chamonix has plenty of accommodation and we can help you book it.
Can I hire alpine gear?
Yes. Climbing safety equipment is provided, and you can hire extra alpine gear on the first day.
How fit do I need to be?
Very. Expect long approaches, altitude, carrying gear and full days on the wall.