Cogne Ice Climbing, 1+ day guided trip in the Aosta Valley

Join Marco, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this scenic, informative and ultimately unforgettable 1+ day ice climbing experience from Cogne, in the Aosta Valley. Explore some of Italy and Europe's most iconic icefalls, enjoying great views of Italy's incredible alpine scenery en route.

Private

Alps

+1 Day

Jan, Feb

Low

All levels

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning scenery around the Cogne Valley.
Climb one or more of Italy and Europe's most famous ice falls.
Tailor the perfect itinerary to meet your climbing and time needs.

Description

Situated just north of Gran Paradiso National Park, in the southern reaches of the Aosta Valley, Cogne is the perfect place to head for an ice climbing extravaganza!

From this idyllic little town, we will make our way into the heart of the national park (enjoying a stunningly scenic approach as we go) to take on some of Italy's – and Europe's – most famous icefalls.

Depending on the prevailing weather conditions and state of the ice, we will select the perfect climbing route two days prior to the departure of the trip.

There is no feeling quite so liberating as meticulously climbing the ice and arriving at its zenith to enjoy the astounding beauty of the Italian Alps.

Best of all, this trip is open to climbers of every level, meaning we can find the perfect route for first-time ice climbers as well as seasoned pros!

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun, exciting and scenic 1+ day ice climbing adventure from Cogne, in the Aosta Valley!

If you like the look of this trip, but only have a day to spare, then I think you may enjoy my 1-day variation of this ice climbing trip in Cogne!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The rental of mountain boots is excluded in the price if it is not equipped

Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

About the guide

Marco

Mountain Guide

Mountain guide since 2006, born and grown in Aosta Valley, cradle of mountaineering.

In addition to the mountains at home (Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and Gran Paradiso) I was lucky to be able to make several expeditions to the most beautiful mountains in the world (Antarctica, Alaska, Yosemite, Patagonia, Bolivia, Nepal, Pakistan, etc.).

I like to convey to those who are tied to my rope, the passion that I have for the mountain and my experience.

Languages

Italian | French | English

Certificates

UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

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Maxine

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