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Mountaineering
Explore an extraordinary and wild natural environment of winding glaciers and slender rock pinnacles with our mountain guides. Located in the heart of the Alps, the Chamonix valley is an essential destination for exploring the high-mountain environment.
Lifts allow a quick access to many areas that perfectly fit for a first immersion in high altitudes. Join our guides for unique experiences in the Mont Blanc Massif and neighbouring mountain ranges. They will put all their professionalism at your disposal to help you make your next climbing adventures unforgettable memories and to teach you the mountaineering technical skills. Glacier hikes across the Vallée Blanche’s Géant glacier and the Argentière glacier guarantee ideal conditions for your first steps in mountaineering.
Climbers from across the world visit the Chamonix Aiguilles, including the Aiguille du Midi, in their quest for top quality routes. In summer and winter, whatever you are a beginner / experienced climber or mountaineer, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix can recommend the best route for you, based on your preferences and the mountain conditions.
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Mont Blanc
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A 5-day course to maximise chances of success to summit Mont-Blanc
4 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A package to respond to your specific needs to reach the summit of Mont Blanc
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A physical challenge and an extraordinary human adventure: a real challenge
Multi-day mountaineering
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Discovery in the Mer de Glace Basin of the remarkable alpine flora
7 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The iconic glacier trek, the Haute Route between the two alpine capitals
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The best alpine climb for a first mountaineering experience
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Live an extraordinary experience on the Vallee Blanche glacier
3 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Introduction to alpine mountaineering in the unique setting of the Mont Blanc Massif
5 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Introduction to alpine mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Massif including an overnight in hut
4 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A program focused on mountain safety, including an overnight in hut
4 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A programme focuses on advanced safety techniques, including an overnight in hut
4 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The final level of training to manage your rope team. Includes 2 nights in hut
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Discover in family the world of glaciers with a night in a refuge
4 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A trip designed for the first ascent of a 4,000-meter peak
3 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
On of the the best summits for a first ascent of a 4000m peak
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The Weissmies traverse offers a complete itinerary in the Swiss Valais
3 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The Monte Rosa Massif is home to a dozen peaks over 4000 meters
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Learn all the climbing techniques for multi-pitch routes, including belaying and rappelling
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A climbing course to learn traditional climbing basics for crack climbing
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Climb some of the Chamonix finest rock routes
5 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Probably one of the most iconic peaks in the French culture
5 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A legendary peak that every mountaineer aspires to climb one day
3 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
This winter mountaineering course focuses on mixed route climbing
2 days
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Go for our ice climbing discovery course, you will find out that it is a really fun activity
Day mountaineering
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A discovery of mountaineering skills and of glaciers
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A unique glacier hike from the Aiguille du Midi with a stunning view
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Itinerary in the breathtaking universe of the Glacier du Géant
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Easy access and the perfect first alpine climbing experience
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The most popular climbing adventure in the Mont Blanc Massif
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Superb ridge route following the Italian and the French border
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
One of the Aiguilles de Chamonix offering great alpine climbing
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
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Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A classic mid-altitude ridge traverse overlooking Lake Emosson
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
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Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A perfect introduction to ridge climbing in a friendly environment
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
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Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A beautiful half-day introduction to mountaineering
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
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Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A fun climb between the Mer de Glace and Plan de l’Aiguille
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
At the heart of the Aiguilles Rouges massif, a traverse dedicated to initiation
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Magnificent and varied climb, a natural progression from rock climbing lessons
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A magnificent route combining mountaineering and rock climbing
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The perfect terrain to learn multi-pitch climbing techiques: belaying and abseiling
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
One of the most beautiful climbs on Brévent with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
The most popular granite route on the southern face of the Aiguille du Midi
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
An opportunity to take your trail running to a new dimension
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced alpinist, feel the wonders of winter climbing
1 day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
From discovery to mythical routes of the Mont Blanc Massif
Half a day
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Level 1: You have never practiced.
Level 2: You have some initial experience.
Level 3: You practice occasionally.
Level 4: You practice regularly.
Level 5: You have a sustained practice.
A playful and thrilling route to discover alpine climbing in winter