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What to Expect

THE PLAN!

Ideally, you should be comfortable climbing as a second on French grade 5 rock routes.

Physically, you should be able to link several full days in the mountains, including 6 to 8 hours of hiking and climbing per day at a steady pace, without pushing beyond your limits.

Because this is a progression-based course, we take the application process seriously to ensure everyone in the group has the necessary foundations and can progress safely together.

If you’re unsure whether your experience or fitness level is suitable, don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’d be happy to chat :)

This camp is about understanding the mountain environment, learning progression in alpinism, and gaining more confidence to move safely in glaciated terrain.

our week

  • Thursday 17 — Arrival & Getting Set

    Arrival at the chalet
    Settling in and getting comfortable before kicking off the weekend together.

    Simond site introduction
    We’ll take some time to discover the Simond gear (official partner), go through the equipment we’ll be using throughout the stay and get familiar with the climbing site and its surroundings.

    Evening — apéro & dinner at the Chalet
    We’ll finish the first day with a homemade dinner at the chalet, giving everyone a chance to settle in and get to know each other.

  • Friday 18 — Climbing Day

    Climbing session all morning ((:
    After breakfast, we’ll head out for a morning climbing session, first moment out on the rock, learn, climb together and enjoy a proper mountain morning.

    We’ll stop for a picnic on site, taking our time to enjoy lunch outside before continuing the session.

    Back at the chalet in the evening for a small apéro and dinner together. A fun evening going through the days lessons and a fun little workshop.

  • Saturday 19 — Heading up

    The morning will be dedicated to preparing our packs and checking all the equipment needed for the night at the refuge and the following day’s ascent. We’ll make sure everything is ready and keep the packs as light as possible.

    Essentials not to forget: (gear provided by Simond, don’t worry)

    We’ll leave early in the afternoon. We’ll head up ahead of time to set up for the night and secure our spots in the non-guarded refuge. A real Chamoniard moment as we will have the whole place to ourselves (hopefully).

    Specialty dinner at the Refuge (yummmmmmmm)
    Once settled in, we’ll cook and share a proper mountain fondue together.

    A simple and cosy evening at the refuge, surrounded by the mountains, before an early start the next morning.

  • Sunday 20 — Last stretch

    GETTING TO THE TOP

    An early start for the last day summit with everything you have learned this week!

    back to chamonix for some good food and home time :(

Who is this for?

This camp is for:

  • Climbers and mountain lovers with previous rock and alpine experience

  • Participants coming from our Level 1 course, or with equivalent experience

  • Those looking to build technical skills and progress towards greater autonomy in the mountain

  • People comfortable with rock, crampons, ice axes and basic glacial or mixed terrain

  • Those able to handle 6–8 hours of mountain activity for several consecutive days

You should feel comfortable with long days in the mountains and have a reasonable fitness base.

You don’t need previous experience leading a rope team, but a solid technical foundation is required.

included and not included :)

Included:

  • Certified mountain guide(s) throughout the camp

  • 2 nights in local chalet

  • 1 night in mountain refuge (half board, so dinners and breakfasts)

  • Bedrock coordination & support

  • Technical alpinism learning sessions

Not included:

  • Personal fuelling/snacks and drinks

  • Personal gear and equipment

  • Any personal expenses in refuge

  • Travel to Chamonix before/after camp

  • Personal insurance

To recap!

Dates: 17–20 June 2027
Level: Intermediate / Autonomy to Alpinism
Goal: Learn alpine progression + summit
Group Size: Small group experience
Location: Chamonix
Payment: 1599.99€, payment plans can be provided upon request.

Equipment needed

Mountaineering equipment:
Helmet (climbing helmet) - harness - ice axe - mountaineering boots - mountaineering crampons - and bring extra slings, ice screw, carabiners (2), lanyard if you have!

Most lend by our official partner Simond.

And to bring too:

  • Tall/hiking socks

  • Technical base layer

  • Light fleece

  • Down jacket

  • Gore-Tex jacket

  • Mountain trousers

  • Gore-Tex trousers (if you have them)

  • Gloves (not too thick, not too thin)

  • Backpack

  • Headlamp

  • Water bottle

  • Sunscreen

  • Sunglasses

  • Sleeping bag liner (for the refuge)

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