Rock Climbing
Easy
Granite Foundations, Aiguilles Rouges
Three days on the clean gneiss and granite above Chamonix. Footwork, belaying and your first multi-pitch route.
From, per person
€690
Guide fees, group equipment and planning included. Dates on request.
Overview
What to expect.
Granite Foundations takes you from the climbing wall to real rock. The Aiguilles Rouges face the Mont Blanc massif across the valley, so every belay comes with a view of the glaciers.
We start with footwork on slabs and finish with a short multi-pitch route where you swing leads with your guide. No outdoor experience is needed, but some time on an indoor wall helps.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Plans follow the weather and the group. Your guide confirms each day the evening before and adapts the route when conditions call for it.
Day 1. Movement on slabs
Footwork, balance and top-rope climbing at the crags above Les Praz. Belay checks and lowering.
Day 2. Cracks and anchors
Jamming technique on short cracks, then building and checking anchors at the Flégère crags.
Day 3. First multi-pitch
A four to six pitch route on the Index area with changeovers, rope management and an abseil descent.
Practical
What is included, what to bring.
Included in the price
- IFMGA guide for three days
- Lift passes to the Flégère
- Ropes, quickdraws and anchor kit
- Harness, helmet and shoes if you need them
What to bring
- Approach shoes
- Light windproof jacket
- Water, snacks and sun cream
- Your own climbing shoes if you have them
Your guides
Who leads this tour.
Every departure is led by an IFMGA mountain guide who knows the route well. Open a profile to read about their background.
Enquire
Ask about dates for this tour.
Send us your preferred dates and a line about your experience. A guide replies within one working day with availability, a kit list and anything you should train for.
Phone
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