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Alpine Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing
Not all Alpine peaks are as busy as Mont Blanc, not all Alpine peaks are as steep as the Matterhorn. From beautiful hut walks to lofty ridges, there is plenty for walkers or mountaineers alike. Whether you want a 'taste of the Alps' or strive for self sufficiency. Whether you are a walker, or a committed climber. Whether you want five days of skills, a good apprenticeship, or two full weeks of adventure - there really is something for everyone here.
All our staff are IFMGA guides (or aspirants) as well as Mountaineering Instructors. This means that, in addition to the top international qualification, they have a wealth of Alpine experience to share.
Check out our accommodation in the Alps this year
Here's a great overview of our 2013 Alpine Courses and some frequently asked questions
Complete Alpine Climber (10 days)
Cost and Duration: £2120 (10 Days)
Our best course just got better! This year this amazing Alpine learning experience includes two days welcome rest in the middle of two five day blocks.
One week may give you the skills, but ten d...........
Experience Required: The more you already know about winter mountaineering, and multi pitch climbing, the more you will gain from the course. Fitness and enthusiasm to learn are most important.
Find out moreAlpine Preparation
Cost and Duration: £225 (2 Days)
If you're going to the Alps this year make this weekend in North Wales a part of your preparation. We've designed a two-day programme to fine tune the skills you need out there, from glacier travel, n...........
Experience Required: some experience of climbing ropework.
Find out moreAlpine Giants
Cost and Duration: £1385 (5 Days)
There is so much more to the Mont Blanc massif than Mont Blanc itself. Soaring snow aretes and lofty rocky ridges - this is five days of Alpine adventure. Throughout this week we will take your skill...........
Experience Required: Some alpine mountaineering experience, or a previous course.
Find out moreDiscover Alpinism
Cost and Duration: £1150 (5 Days)
A perfect introduction to Alpine mountaineering. This five day course is for those who wish to transfer their mountaineering skills to an Alpine environment. Learn the techniques, get a taste of the s...........
Experience Required: Some winter hillwalking
Find out moreAlpine Essentials
Cost and Duration: £355 (3 Days)
Three action packed days covering the fundamental skills and techniques you need to make the most of your time in the Alps.
Whether you are an experienced climber or mountaineer coming to the Alps fo...........
Experience Required: enough climbing and mountaineering to know that Alpinism is the next step.
Find out moreMont Blanc Extension
Cost and Duration: £785 (3 Days)
Justifiably famous, Mont Blanc is the jewel in the crown of the Western Alps. At 4807 metres it feels almost Himalayan in scale. The secret to success on this classic giant is thorough acclimatisatio...........
Experience Required: Been with us on the Discover Alpinism or Complete Alpine Climber during the previous week.
Find out moreCan't find what you want?
You can hire one of our coaches instructors or guides from only £250 per day. They'll tailor the day to suit your aims and aspirations perfectly.
You can enjoy one to one coaching for that cost or if you get together as a group, depending on the activity, you can split that cost between up to 6 of you. If you are a group we can run one of the courses listed above on a date that suits you and your friends or you could just write your own agenda for a week or weekend and we'll price it up for you - with or without accommodation.
What's more, just like out normal course fees, our private instructor hire charge covers all your equipment too.
Click on the link below to fill in a request form and one of our coaches will call you back (or e-mail if you'd prefer) to discuss things in detail with you.
