Intro to mountaineering course around Courmayeur
Take your first steps into mountaineering! Join this 1 or several days introductory course in Courmayeur led by an IFMGA certified mountain guide.
Alps
+1 Day
Jun - Sep
Intermediate
Beginner
Description
Lying at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif, in northwestern Italy, Courmayeur makes an ideal setting for an introductory course to mountaineering.
This alpine town in the Aosta Valley will be the starting point of this course oriented to beginners.
Combining theory and practice, this course will provide you basic knowledge to move in rock and ice. It can be a 1 or several days course, depending on your available dates and your wishes.
You'll learn about mountaineering gear, knot-tying techniques for climbing and safety standards to prevent and manage risk.
Besides, you'll practice different techniques for rock climbing, glacier travel and ice climbing. Climbing up and down, picking routes and traveling on a rope team either on rock or glaciers, will be some of the lessons. You'll also learn techniques for crevasse rescue on ice.
Once you complete this course, you'll be ready to make easy trips in the mountains by yourself.
Would you like to join this mountaineering course in Courmayeur? Send a request! Don't miss the experience of taking your first steps in this beautiful alpine scenery.
If you want to improve your skills in ice and rock climbing, consider this advanced course also in Courmayeur.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.9
(53)
Mountain Guide
Tomas and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anna, Andrea, Elis, Enrico, Ivan, Julia, Lucia, Marika, and Oreste) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Italy.
Whether you wish to climb the Gran Paradiso or go on an exciting via ferrata in the Dolomites, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Tomas will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the programs featured for E-S Adventure Guides Italy and start planning an awe-inspiring experience in the mountains!
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides
Steffen
Edoardo Borello made the tour to an unforgettable beautiful event for every participant. He always acted very experienced, prudent and with great respect for the nature. It was also a pleasure for me as german to join such a warm and cheerful italian group
Thomas
Alex
Jeremy
Perfect experience with a wonderful guide
Magda
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