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Expedition training

Learn the specific skills needed for long trips to remote mountain ranges and for climbing high-altitude summits. Get ready for your expedition with our experienced UIAGM mountain guides.

INDIVIDUAL APPROACH

Custom made private programs building on your existing skills and reflecting the specific needs for your expedition.

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TUTORS

Chamonix Experience mountain guides have years of experience in expeditions and completed some prestigious high-mountain ascents.

LOCATION

Chamonix is unique due to its easy access to the high alpine terrain. Ideal for the mountaineering skills training in safe and low stress environment.

SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH-ALTITUDE AND COLD-WEATHER MOUNTAINEERING

Chamonix Experience mountain guides offer customised alpine and expedition training programs, especially designed for your specific goal. We will work with you to build on your previous experience and skills to improve your efficiency, safety and chances to reach the desired summit.

Chamonix Experience mountain guides have years of experience in expeditions and climbing the high-altitude itineraries. We have been on climbing expeditions, either with our clients or privately, such as ascents of the Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, Denali or various summits in Patagonia. Our guides will be delighted to pass on you their experience and skills needed for the particular summit you are aiming for.

We are based in Chamonix Mont-Blanc; the world capitol of mountaineering. We have the advantage of relatively easy and quick access to a high mountain environment with glaciers and 4000m peaks. This offers the perfect terrain where you can practice hand-on the high-mountain skills in relatively safe and stress-free environment.

Dream big! With enough of time and dedication, everything is possible.

From: 600 €

Intermediate

  • Fitness level 4/5
  • Dates on demand
  • Guiding ratio 1:1 or 1:2
  • Available year round
Expedition to Ama Dablam
Expedition to Ama Dablam
Crampon and ice axe skills training with Chamex guides.
Climbing efficiency training on the Expedition Training course with Chamex guides.
Crampon techniques on the Expedition training with Chamex guides.
Camping skills on the Expedition training course with Chamex guides.
Anchor in the ice, the Abalakov, expedition training with Chamex guides.
Jumar techniques thought on the Expedition training course with Chamex.
Students with Chamex guides on the Expedition training course, Chamonix
Abseiling over ice on the Expedition Training course
Expedition to Ama Dablam
Crampon and ice axe skills training with Chamex guides.
Climbing efficiency training on the Expedition Training course with Chamex guides.
Clothing
Mountaineering boots
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Warm hat
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Thermal underwear
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Fleece or woollen layers
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Light puffer jacket
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Windproof and waterproof jacket
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Windproof and waterproof trousers
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Warm gloves
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Thin gloves with leather palms for better grip
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Gaiters
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Sun hat
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T-shirts
Clothing
Long sleeve shirt
Technical gear
Belay jacket – warm puffer jacket that fits over your layers
Technical gear
Ice axe
Technical gear
Climbing harness
Technical gear
Telescopic poles
Technical gear
Screwgate carabiner x3
Technical gear
Belay device
Technical gear
Climbing helmet
Technical gear
35 – 45 litres rucksack
Technical gear
Crampons
Technical gear
Lanyard
Technical gear
60 cm tape sling or cordelette for prusik
Technical gear
Jumar
Jumar ascender
Technical gear
Micro Traxion
Auto-block pulley
Safety Equipment
Avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe
Other essentials
Sunglasses
Other essentials
Water bottle – Ideally two 1L bottles
Other essentials
Sun cream high protection (for lips and face)
Other essentials
Headlamp with fresh batteries
Other essentials
Earplugs
Other essentials
Sleeping bag liner – lightweight
Other essentials
Fork & spoon
Other essentials
Pen knife
Other essentials
Camping mat
Other essentials
Camping mug
Other essentials
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag
Included in price

Guide Fee

UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide – a fully qualified and experienced Chamex guide will accompany you for the duration of your trip.

Local Transport

Any local transport that is required during your course.

Group Equipment

Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.

Office Support

Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.

Not included in price

Accommodation in Chamonix

Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.

Travel to Chamonix

The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.

Lift Passes

We will advise you on which lift passes you will need prior to your trip. If lift passes are required we can preorder them for you on request.

Personal Equipment

Please see the “Equipment” tab to find out what you will need on this trip / course.  For private customised guiding, please contact us directly to confirm your personalised kit list.

Food & Drink

The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.

Insurance

Travel insurance including a mountain search and rescue insurance is mandatory on all our trips (we can organise the mountai search and rescue insurance for you on request). We highly advice to have a policy covering the cost of medical treatment and to protect the value of your holiday in the event of cancellation. When taking out insurance please ensure the policy you choose covers you for the activities and altitude included in your itinerary.