Ice-climbing – Advanced training module

If you’re passionate about frozen waterfalls, this ice-climbing advanced training module is the perfect next step. You’ll refine your technique, learning advanced climbing, belaying, and rappelling skills under expert guidance. This course gives you the confidence and mastery to tackle even the most challenging icefalls safely and efficiently.

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3 Days
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Dec - Feb
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THE PROGRAM:

This advanced ice climbing course is designed for those who completed the basic module or already have experience on ice.
Its main goal is to refine technique and safety, focusing on the triangle position for efficient vertical progression.
You will learn advanced movements, rope handling, and anchor building to climb steep icefalls confidently and securely.
Our certified guides will demonstrate precise foot and tool placement, ensuring constant control and balance on vertical ice.
Depending on your skill level, we will choose the best icefalls in Cogne Valley, Valsavarenche, or Valpelline.
When conditions require, we will explore alternative destinations offering ideal ice quality and a variety of challenges.
Each day combines technical instruction with hands-on practice, helping you improve endurance, confidence, and safety awareness.
By the end of this ice climbing advanced training, you’ll move fluidly on ice and handle complex situations independently.

How to approach the Ice-climbing – Advanced training module


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Ice-climbing – Advanced training module GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

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THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • liability insurance
  • safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
  • booking assistance service (including assistance for refuges and lifts reservation)

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
  • the hiring of any personal equipment (harness, ice axe, crampons and helmet): €30/day per person while supplies last
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation) to be covered by participants
  • transfers, meals and accommodation
  • single camera supplement

LIVE THE ADVENTURE, SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits. Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

LIVE THE ADVENTURE

We believe that adventure is the soul of life. Our mission is to inspire people to be able to overcome their limits.

SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Such as the spirit created between rope partners, we believe in the value of sharing experiences and emotions

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Ice-climbing – Advanced training module ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Meeting point: meeting in a suitable location for an introductory briefing. Equipment check and handing out of technical material.

A day dedicated to getting to know better the forces at play and to improve your management of the rope team’s safety. Then, we head to the icefall where you can learn and try out advanced progression techniques. The training programme for the day covers a close analysis of the tools and equipment, an introduction to the techniques for taking care and sharpening the tools, advanced progression and safety techniques, placing protections on ice and rock, identifying a rest place, preparing a lowering point, learning Abalakov thread and a comprehensive overview of risk factors in winter.

The day is dedicated to climbing a multi-pitch icefall, with a focus on learning the proper techniques for placing ice screws and creating anchors.

The last day is spent climbing a multi-pitch icefall, so you can put into practice the technical and safety notions you learnt during the course under the supervision of the mountain guide.
Depending on the level of the participants, you may have the opportunity to lead the rope team.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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mountaineering boots
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backpack 30/40 l
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climbing helmet
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SIMILAR ACTIVITIES

Cogne Ice Climbing

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Duration

3 Days

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Dec - Mar

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low

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750€

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Icefalls in Aosta Valley

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Duration

1 Day

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Period
Dec - Mar

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intermediate

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250€

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GROUPS AVAIABLE

Ice climbing day in Aosta Valley

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Duration

1 Day

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Period
Dec - Feb

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low

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100€€

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NOTES

  • It is crucial that participants follow all instructions provided by the mountain guides before and during the activities, and that they accept any changes made to the programme in order to guarantee their safety.
  • Fees for lift facilities, transfers and mountain lodges are subject to changes established and applied by the respective owners without any liability attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.
  • The rates listed in the “The rate does not include” section are to be considered merely indicative and are therefore subject to changes.
  • PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides reserves the right to change any route or activity programme based on conditions (weather, accessibility, refuge) and participants’ fitness level.
  • The dates indicated for the activities may change due to weather, snow, or soil conditions, etc. In addition, they depend on the date of opening/closing of the lift facilities, which are established seasonally/yearly by the managing entities of the same and, therefore, are not in any way attributable to PEAKSHUNTER Mountain Guides.