Discovery of Ice Climbing in Val Thorens, Les Trois Vallées

Organized by Maison des Guides et de la Montagne Val Thorens
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, German
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Climb the most beautiful icefalls in the Trois Vallées resort during this half-day discovery of ice climbing in Val Thorens!

High mountain guides with in-depth knowledge of the Vanoise massif are waiting to help you discover ice climbing in Val Thorens, on an icefall measuring between 20 and 35 metres high, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. Whether you have never climbed an ice wall before or you are passionate about the sport, this half-day session will allow you to enjoy the activity to the full, under the watchful eye of a guide to ensure your safety.

You will reach the site of your ice climbing discovery session in Val Thorens using the resort's ski lifts (you will need a Trois Vallées ski pass), accompanied by your mountain guide who will provide you with all the equipment you need for the activity once you are there: harness, helmet, ice axes, belay device and a pair of mountaineering boots with crampons. In total, you will spend 3.5 hours having fun climbing the icefall in the heart of the Vanoise massif, in a small group of no more than 8 people to get the most out of the experience!

Accessible to young people in good physical condition from the age of 12, this discovery of ice climbing in Val Thorens in Les Trois Vallées will provide you with superb moments with your family or friends this winter!

Course of events

- Meeting with your mountain guide at the Maison des Guides et de la Montagne in Val Thorens

- Walk and ski lifts trip up to the icefall at an altitude of 2,450 metres (you will need a Trois Vallées ski pass)

- Distribution and fitting of equipment, followed by a briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Start of the 3.5-hour discovery of ice climbing in Val Thorens

- Return of equipment at the end of the session, then return to Val Thorens to complete the activity

Activity requirements

A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You will need to purchase the Trois Vallées ski pass to be able to reach the activity site.

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Included
  • High mountain guide
  • All the ice climbing equipment (harness, helmet, belay device and ice axes)
  • Mountaineering boots and crampons
Excluded
  • Les Trois Vallées ski pass
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Warm and waterproof jacket and pants
  • Hiking shoes
  • Gloves
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
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Meeting point
Maison des Guides et de la Montagne - Ski Tour Guide, 1011, immeuble 3 Vallées, 73440 Val Thorens Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 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

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