ORTOVOX Mountaineering Basic – Rock

Join our Mountaineering Basic Rock course and start your journey into the world of alpine adventure and safety. This Mountaineering Basic Rock training by ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY teaches essential mountaineering and rock-climbing techniques for beginners.
Learn how to move confidently on rocky and mixed terrain, mastering knots, rope use, and safety skills for future alpine climbs.

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May - Oct
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THE PROGRAM:

Join our Mountaineering Basic Rock course and discover how to move safely and efficiently in the high mountains.
This Mountaineering Basic Rock training, part of the ORTOVOX SAFETY ACADEMY, is ideal for beginners who dream of exploring remote alpine landscapes.

Over several days, you’ll learn the essential techniques for safe mountaineering and rock movement on mixed terrain.
Our certified guides will teach you how to recognize alpine dangers early and react effectively to avoid risks.
During the Mountaineering Basic Rock course, you’ll master knot techniques, rope handling, and the correct use of safety equipment.

We’ll refine your walking and climbing skills on rocky terrain, helping you gain balance and confidence.
The program includes practical exercises on pathless terrain, firn fields, and short climbing sections in mountaineering boots.
You’ll also learn basic belaying methods for securing companions on steep rock passages.

Thanks to this Mountaineering Basic Rock training, you’ll gain the autonomy to tackle future alpine tours with confidence.
The SAFETY ACADEMY MOUNTAINEERING Basic course offers a complete foundation for anyone who wants to progress in mountaineering safely and responsibly.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Basic knowledge of wilderness travel
  • Good balance in uneven terrain
  • Good fitness for approaches and tours
  • Knowledge of knotting techniques is an advantage, but not necessary

REQUIREMENTS to participate in the COURSE

Safe pace on approach.
Sufficient physical condition to undertake 3-4 hours of ascent – 1200 m difference in altitude.
Knowledge of tying techniques is an advantage, but not essential.

ORTOVOX Mountaineering Basic – Rock GROUP DEPARTURES

RATES

GROUP DEPARTURES
  • 690 € fee per person in open group

THE RATE INCLUDES

  • the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
  • the Mountain Guide’s expenses (transfers, meals and accommodation)
  • liability insurance
  • safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
  • overnight stay in a refuge with half board
  • 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
  • transfers
  • the hiring of any personal equipment (harness and helmet): €10/day per person
  • extra meals and beverages (for clients and Guide)
  • hiring of the trek poles (30€/per person)
  • nonspecificato

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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ORTOVOX Mountaineering Basic – Rock ASCENT DAY BY DAY

Meeting point: car park of the Courmayeur Skyway cable car (hamlet of Entrèves) – 8:30 a.m.

Technical equipment check and briefing with the guide.
Transfer to by car in Val Veny.
Walking up to Monzino hut (3h hiking + Via Ferrata)
Topics of the day:

  • Gear analysis
  • Rope storage in the sack
  • Basic knots and tying
  • Climbing in mountain boots
  • Using fixed anchor points in Via Ferrata

Dinner and overnight stay in a hut.

Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Themes of the day:

  • Risk assessment of alpine hazards
  • Tour planning
  • Risk assessment of alpine hazards
  • Footwork on steep snow and ice
  • If and where possible: firn training (using an ice axe, walking techniques, arrest techniques)

Dinner and overnight stay at the hut.

Breakfast at the hut and start of the course.
Topics of the day:

  • Climbing and belaying techniques in alpine terrain
  • Belay anchor construction and rappelling

Back to the parking lot hiking down by Via Ferrata

Conclusion and final briefing

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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mountaineering boots
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backpack 30 l
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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 they 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.