Looking to put your climbing skills to the test? Then it’s time to step up to the big wall. Alpine climbing is all about using the skills you’ve developed on more accessible walls, and applying them to the face in a high mountain environment. Challenge yourself and your climbing skills in the World Class venue for mountaineering, alpine climbing, big wall rock climbing, and long multi-pitch routes. Rockbusters and Pablo Ruiz Seco, UIAGM mountain guide are inviting you to this epic journey on Alpine granite in mekka of extreme sports CHAMONIX.
The Rockbusters Alpine Rock Climbing week in Chamonix is six days of big wall climbing in an awe-inspiring location. And while it’s suitable for a range of levels, it’s not for beginners. You’ll use many aspects of trad and multi-pitch climbing, but also develop a range of new skills.
We recommend that you’re in top condition and able to climb at least 6b level. With that as your base, all you’ll need is enthusiasm and the nerve to push yourself. Try your best and this will be some of the most rewarding climbing you’ve experienced.
Maximum quality and quantity of climbing.
You’ll learn some glacial techniques and how to use your Alpine gear correctly. Accessing some of the routes this week involves walking on glaciers and negotiating crevasses, so it’s important this is done safely. Suitable locations for this alpine skills day include Mer de Glacé, Col du Midi, and the Italian side of Vallee Blanche.
Today you’ll try to climb your first big rock routes, taking on numerous faces at sites like Brevent, Aiguille Rouge cliffs, or less Perrons de Vallorcine. Usually, this happens at around the 2500+ meter mark to help your acclimatization.
Building on your growing skills and confidence, it’s another big multi-pitch climb. If you’re ready, it’ll be without bolts and include a glacial approach. The South Face of the Aiguille du Midi, pt. Lachenal, or the Chamonix Aiguilles are possible locations.
Staying in a refuge enables two quality days of climbing above the snowline, meaning you pack a lot into 48 hours. A potential itinerary would be to base from the Cabane d'Orny and climb on the Aiguille d'Orny or Aiguille Dorèes. Alternatively, we may overnight at the Torino hut on the Italian side of Mont Blanc to climb the amazing granite spires.
We provide all the gear, but you will need to bring your own reasonably tight climbing shoes and harness. We have belay devices, slings, and helmets, but you might prefer to bring your own. We strongly suggest bringing a down jacket, a hat, a rain jacket, a pair of comfortable approach shoes, a headlamp, and a backpack big enough for carrying lunch and gear to the crag.
There are many shops, bakeries, coffee places, restaurants, ... You won't starve here in France.
There is plenty of accommodation in Chamonix, we are able to assist you with booking some if required.
