Big wall climbing in Chamonix
- 30 Aug-4 Sep 27
- Dates
- Chamonix
- Location
- Advanced f7a - 8a, Expert f8a - 9b
- Difficulty
- Maximum 2
- Group size
- Pablo Ruiz Seco, Roberto Munoz Gonzales
- Guides
- €2,990.00
- Price per person
Other Dates
Dates & Pricing
- Jun€2,990
- Jul€2,990
- Aug€2,990
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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
Your Guides
Meet your guides
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
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.
More Information
More about this trip
Looking to put your climbing skills to the test? Then it’s time to step up to the big wall. Alpine climbing is all about using the skills you’ve developed on more accessible walls, and applying them to the face in a high mountain environment.
The Rockbusters Alpine Rock Climbing week in Chamonix is six days of big wall climbing in an awe-inspiring location. And while it’s suitable for a range of levels, it’s not for beginners. You’ll use many aspects of trad and multi-pitch climbing, but also develop a range of new skills.
We recommend that you’re in top condition and able to climb at least to 6b level. With that as your base, all you’ll need is enthusiasm and the nerve to push yourself. Try your best and this will be some of the most rewarding climbing you’ve experienced.
Day 1: Single pitch sport/trad climbing
The team will cover some essential skills and assess your level for the week to come. Don’t feel pressured or try too hard, it’s important to get an accurate idea of your level. Day 1 is also your chance to hire any extra gear you need.
Day 2: Skills day
You’ll learn some glacial techniques and how to use your Alpine gear correctly. Accessing some of the routes this week involves walking on glaciers and negotiating crevasses, so it’s important this is done safely. Suitable locations for this alpine skills day include Mer de Glacé, Col du Midi and the Italian side of Vallee Blanche.
Day 3: Big high rock route
Today you’ll try to climb your first big rock routes, taking on numerous faces at sites like Brevent, Aiguille Rouge cliffs or les Perrons de Vallorcine. Usually this happens at around the 2500+ metre mark to help your acclimatisation.
Day 4: Big rock route in high mountain
Building on your growing skills and confidence, it’s another big multi-pitch climb. If you’re ready, it’ll be without bolts and include a glacial approach. The South face of the Aiguille du Midi, pt. Lachenal, or the Chamonix Aiguilles are possible locations.
Days 5 and 6: High mountain refuge
Staying in a refuge enables two quality days of climbing above the snowline, meaning you pack a lot into 48 hours. A potential itinerary would be to base from the Cabane d'Orny and climb on the Aiguille d'Orny or Aiguille Dorèes. Alternatively we may overnight at the Torino hut on the Italian side of Mont Blanc to climb the amazing granite spires.
Included details
SUITABLE FOR: climbers solid in all basic climbing skils as belay, tie on, ... climbers leading confidently in grade 6b or higher
PRICE INCLUDES: Guiding / Coaching, Safety equipment (quick draws, ropes, harness, helmet, ... NO CLIMBING SHOES)
PRICE EXCLUDES: travel and climbing insurance,accommodation, transport and food
WHAT YOU NEED: climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay device, 60cm sling with screw gate carabiner, sleeping bag, foam pad, good approach shoes, back pack, warm light jacket, headlamp