If you want to learn about mountaineering, then join UIMLA-certified guide Joel on this introductory course in the Aigüestortes National Park!
Group
Pyrenees
2 Days
Jun - Sep
High
Work on your skills and climb high mountain peaks on this introductory mountaineering weekend course in the amazing Aigüestortes National Park!
In the heart of the Pyrenees and with nearly 200 lakes, the Aigüestortes National Park offers a unique landscape. You can practice a wide range of outdoor activities in this wild mountain region the whole year round, but mountaineering is one of the best ways to discover the wonders of this beautiful Spanish location.
On this program, we’ll spend two days in this spectacular National Park. We will learn the essentials of alpine mountaineering including proper use of equipment and how to put into practice some orientation techniques. Our starting point will be at the Sallente Reservoir, located in the Fosca Valley. Then, we will cross the upper part of this beautiful valley and spend the night at the Colomina Hut. We will walk between 6-7 hours each day.
I will be happy to teach you the skills you need to climb this peak. Of course, I will be there through and through to make sure you are safe and also enjoy the trip to the fullest!
So, are you ready to learn the fundamentals of mountaineering? Then send a request and prepare for this unforgettable adventure in the amazing Aigüestortes National Park!
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Necessary material:
-30L-40L Backpack -Water from 1 to 2 L per person -Snacks -Comfortable mountain clothes -High cane boots with gore-tex or similar membrane -Warm clothing for bad weather (a polar, waterproof jacket, ...) -Fine gloves -Sunscreen -A hat -Sunglasses -Waterproof trousers (depending on weather forecast) -A mobile phone with battery (optional a usb charger) -A kit (dressings, included, personal medication, scissors, etc) -Photo camera -Comfortable resting clothes (you can use the necessary one for the second day) -Sac sleeve or light sack -Personal cleaning utensils -Personal documentation and cash
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Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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