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Programmes by order of difficulty. Programmes may change (see general conditions)

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ATTENTION : Whilst some climbing schools are suitable for children from 6 to 7 years old, the other activities require a sustained effort and a certain maturity, thus the minimum age would be between 11 and 15 years.

BEGINNER

You just starting mountaineering or wish try some activities without being pushed to the limits physically. You are not exceptionally fit but you are in good health and you have no particular medical contraindication. You are capable of walking for 3 or 6 hours and climbing between 400 and 800 m.

INTERMEDIATE

You are no longer a novice, you have some basic experience. You wish to enjoy to easy or little more difficult routes. You want to learn how to use new equipment and to improve your technique. You are able to do several long days (6 or 8 hours with up to 1000m of climbing).

ADVANCED

You will have allready done several easier routes with your guide. You have a well establshed passion for the mountains. You feel the need to have good equipment and have already tried some difficult passages.In some situations you are self assured, you are able to abseil, belay and to make yourself safe. You do one or several endurance sports and have a high level of fitness, allowing you to have several long hard days with up to 1500m of climbing.

MONT BLANC SPECIAL

The highest mountain in Europe is a mythical summit. This giant has draw men from all over the world. To succeed in this adventure your guide has the key : One client...one guide Making this choice guarantees that your attempt will not be interupted by a tired colleague, requiring the whole party to go down, occasionally just below the summit. You also benefit from your guide's undivided attention, whatever your level. ATTENTION : You may reserved 6 month before. A specific training programme is strongly advised, with a day's ice climbing practice for novices ( a training programme is available on request)