Alpine Introduction Course and Gran Paradiso Climb
Deal Number 12905643
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Learn to climb with the experts before attempting Gran Paradiso (4061m)
Duration 7 days
Destination France
Company World Expeditions
Availability From 15/06/2024 to 12/09/2025
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Learn basic mountaineering techniques
- Exhilarating walking in the French Alps
- Opportunity to climb to the summit of Gran Paradiso (4061m), the highest peak in Italy
- Time to experience Chamonix, the world capital of mountaineering
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners3 nights accommodation in a 3 star Chamonix hotel on a twin-share basis (sometimes we would use triple or quad share to avoid single rooms)3 nights accommodation in mountain hutsInternal transportCertified UIAGM high altitude mountain guide (ratio of 1 guide to 5 climbers throughout)All common climbing gear (ropes etc)Ski liftsPre-departure guide to assist you with preparing for the climbWorld Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone
- We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge
- If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room
- Please refer to our website for the additional cost
- Your hotel in Chamonix is a good quality 3-star hotel
- Accommodation is on a twin-share basis (At times we may use a triple room)
- If you prefer a single supplement for the hotel in Chamonix, please ask us for more information
- We will always try to match you with another group member of the same gender however should there be an odd number of people on the tour it may be necessary to use a triple room to avoid a single supplement
- Our accommodation in the mountain huts is dormitory style with blankets and sheets provided and dinner is usually served by 6
- 30pm
- It is simple but wholesome, but not all dietary requirements are easily catered for
- Drinks are available for purchase in the huts
- Please note that drinking water is not available for free so please bring some money with you to buy some where appropriate
- Lights are usually turned out by 9
- 00pm
- Also please be aware that despite our booking of accommodation at the mountain huts, there will often be 3 people for every 2 mattresses
- Group Size: 3 - 4
- Trekking
Availability
- From 15/06/2024 to 12/09/2025
Visit France
This alpine introduction course is designed for newcomers to mountaineering and provides a solid basic foundation in high mountain skills, for snow, ice and rock, including crevasse rescue and navigation. We base the week in the Mont Blanc range that provides a stunning location and challenging climbs whilst undertaking the course. At the end of the training trip we shall attempt an ascent on the spectacular Gran Paradiso (4061m), the highest peak in Italy, which is a relatively straightforward climb on 35/40 degree snow and will be a good test of our recently acquired skills. This is a perfect introduction to alpine climbing and would be a great way to prepare for other expeditions in the Himalaya, South America or the Alps.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 15th June, 202415/06/2024 | Fri 21st June, 202421/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$4590* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13th July, 202413/07/2024 | Fri 19th July, 202419/07/2024 | Sold Out | Per person from$4590* |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 10th August, 202410/08/2024 | Fri 16th August, 202416/08/2024 | Available | Per person from$4590* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 7th September, 202407/09/2024 | Fri 13th September, 202413/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$4590* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14th June, 202515/06/2024 | Fri 20th June, 202521/06/2024 | Available | Per person from$4790* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12th July, 202513/07/2024 | Fri 18th July, 202519/07/2024 | Available | Per person from$4790* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9th August, 202510/08/2024 | Fri 15th August, 202516/08/2024 | Available | Per person from$4790* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 6th September, 202507/09/2024 | Fri 12th September, 202513/09/2024 | Available | Per person from$4790* | Enquire » |
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