Discover multi-pitch climbing in Vallorcine

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: full day
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Activity description

Learn how to climb the Cacao Girls multi-pitch route in Vallorcine on the border between France and Switzerland, in the heart of the Alps!

Your mountain guide Martin Narcy offers you an introduction to multi-pitch rock climbing in one of the most beautiful sites of the Alps in Châtelard - Giétroz area.

Programme:
At 8 am, your instructor will pick you up in Chamonix and then drive to Barberine (Vallorcine) where is located the "Cacao Girls" climbing route at 380m above sea level. You'll experience an ascent on the beautiful pebbles of Barberine.

Cacao Girl has 12 well-equipped lengths and only the last 4 have real difficulties.

The first 8 lengths are quite luscious with a few steps in each length. The last 4 are more physical, especially in the 2nd length of this part. 

The equipment allows you to climb these lengths without stress. The descent of the last 4 lengths is done in abseiling then you continue walking until the foot of the route.

Course of events

Duration: 3-4 hours
L1: 5b - 40 m
L2: 5c - 40 m
L3: 5b - 35 m
L4: 5c+ - 25 m
L5: 5b - 35 m
L6: 5b - 20 m
L7: 5b/c - 40 m
L8: 5b - 40 m
L9: 5c - 30 m
L10: 6a - +20 m
L11: 5b - 20 m
L12: 5c - 30 m
Descente : 25 min.
Altitude: 1,400 m
Difficulty: Difficult+

Activity requirements

Minors must have authorisation from their parents.
Required level: 5C-6A (intermedaite++ to advanced)

Special terms

Price is given for a group of 1 or 2 participants.
Possibility to rent the equipment (harness and helmet) on site.
Activity subject to weather conditions

Included
  • Mountain guide
  • Collective equipment
Excluded
  • Ski lift pass
  • Harness and helmet
Do not forget to bring
  • Suitable clothing and footwear
  • Water & snacks
  • Picnic lunch
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Meeting point
Pick up at your accommodation in Chamonix Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule