Rock climbing is an activity at the reach of everyone as long as your are a little sporty and motivated. It is so exhilarating to overcome the fear of heights or to spend a day in a vertical cliff. Beginners might start with short one pitch cliffs (see climbing schools) whereas experienced climbers might learn new techniques (multi-pitches, trad climbing...) or consider doing more ambitious projects.
Crag climbing or climbing schools have many advantages. It is not only the better way to discover rock climbing, but also to train for mountain projects to come. It is also a good way to share an activity whatever the level of everyone. It is therefore a great family activity.
For beginners, I suggest a general discovery of the activity: getting to know the equipment, learning the belaying techniques, and first steps on the rock and basic climbing techniques.
For more advanced people, we may have a look at your climbing skills and find how to improve technically. But most of all, we may explore together wilder aspects of climbing, such as multi-pitch climbing, trad climbing, or high mountain itineraries.
Prices
150€ for 2 hours. 250€ half-day. 400€ for the day.
When
From March to November
Where
To be chosen depending on where you stay.
Number of participants
Up to 6 persons
Level required
For everyone. Children above 5 years old.
Multi-pitch climbing is, for me, the greatest aspect of climbing and goes further in the verticality of the sport. A beginner level is already enough to enjoy this activity: many routes of levels around 5b/5c let you explore this vertical world. Some habit of classical climbing is however recommended to fully enjoy this activity. During those outings, you may, either simply follow the guide and enjoy the route for its technical and visual beauty, or we may take the time for you to learn the required techniques in order to reach autonomy.
Prices
From 400€/day.
When
From March to November
Where
To be chosen depending on where you stay.
Number of participants
From 1 to 3 persons depending on your level (and autonomy).
Required level
5c top rope
Trad climbing takes you to the roots of rock climbing. It is such a great feeling to start a pitch with no bolts on it and leave it as clean as it was! But before that, you have to learn several techniques. Trad climbing is more accessible than it seems, but you better go step by step in order not to get scared. Getting used to the gear (friends, nuts, ...), learning to place it, test it and clean it, are as many aspects that we will focus on together. A minimum level of 6a leadclimbing is required to enjoy fully this activity.
Prices
From 400€/day
When
From march to november
Where
To be chosen depending on where you stay.
Number of participants
Up to 6 persons.
Required level
6a lead climbing.
Outings that combine the pleasure of climbing and the beauty of high mountain, but that stay accessible. For experienced people, we may choose challenging projects and climb historical routes. With rock climbing in altitude, we immerse ourselves in the mountains and their verticality.
Prices
Start from 400€/day
When
From mid-June to mid-September
Where
Ecrins, Mont-Blanc, Vanoise... To be chosen depending on where you stay and your wishes.
Number of participants
Up to 2 people.
