This course of 4 days is designed for beginners who wish to explore the pleasures of climbing in Annecy area and les Aravis massif. We will focus on the acquisition of belay techniques, holds and movement as a second and then as a lead climber in order to be able to safely climb multipitch routes.
Day 1 -Introduction to the course and equipment check in . We will spend the day in Le Grand Bornand local crag and do some top roped climbing with an introduction to basic climbing skills and ropework techniques. We will also do some abseiling.
Day 2 – Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing. Above le Grand Bornand in a beautiful crag we will learn multi-pitch techniques in ascent and descent.
Day 3 – Multi-Pitch route. Today we put on practice all the skills we learned so far on a nice and easy multipitch route around le col de la Colombière.
Day 4 – Multi-Pitch route. Another climb in the Aravis range or Annecy beautiful cliffs. You’ll enjoy the high quality limestone rock, well equipped by local guides. A bit of scrambling will offer you an opportunity for improving your alpinist skills.
What you’ll learn:
-using properly climbing gears: harness, rope, knots, quickdraws, belayers
-belaying on single and multipitch routes,
-ascending and descending safely: top rope, leading, protection management,route finding, abseiling,
-climbing skills: climbing movement and position, holds working.
Dates 2024:
May: 27-29
July : 15-18 .
August : 05-08; 19-22
September : 12-15
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Thônes | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | 9:00 AM | ||||
| DURATION | 4 days | ||||
| MINIMUM AGE | 14 years old | ||||
| ONE GUIDE LEAD | 1 to 3 people | ||||
| LEVEL | Easy | ||||
| WHAT TO BRING | Trainers or hiking shoes, backpack with rainproof jacket, fleece, water, climbing shoes, lunch pack. | ||||
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