The Ortovox Climbing Advanced Course is designed for climbers who already master the basics and want to progress to multi-pitch routes. This two-day advanced climbing course focuses on safety, rope management, and belaying techniques directly in the field. Join the Ortovox Climbing Advanced Course to refine your skills, gain autonomy, and prepare for even greater climbing challenges in the Alps.
THE PROGRAM:
Do you already know the basics of climbing and want to take your skills to the next level?
Our SAFETY ACADEMY Ortovox Climbing Advanced Course helps you gain confidence and autonomy on multi-pitch routes.
During this two-day advanced climbing training, you will refine belaying techniques, rope management, and safety procedures under certified guidance.
You will learn how to abseil, set secure belay stations, and use proper rope commands — all essential skills for multi-pitch climbs.
This program is perfect for climbers who have completed the basic module or already have experience on single-pitch routes.
Join our Ortovox Climbing Advanced Course and take the next step toward full climbing autonomy in stunning alpine locations.
Topics addressed in the course:
1. Climbing basic techniques
– management of your body in the space
– correct use of the feet
– progression typologies
2.Safety chain
– setting up belays
– technical gear
– use of the rope
– belaying methods, fall factor
– abseiling
– safety maneuvers
3.Environment
– rock types
– meteorology
– nailing
– topo/route description reading
The multitude and variety of climbing walls availables allows us to match the setting to the technical topics treated in the course.
The day will take place in a chosen location between Aosta Valley/Piedmont/Liguria.
We do offer different cliffs in different regions in order to find the best multi-pitch routes.
The choice of the location will depend on the period and the chosen date.
After acquiring the necessary skills for multi-pitch routes, you’ll be ready to join the next level and learn how to climb Trad routes safely and efficiently.
ORTOVOX – Climbing Advanced GROUP DEPARTURES
RATES
GROUP DEPARTURES
- 270 € per person in open group date
THE RATE INCLUDES
- the assistance of a UIAGM/IFMGA certified Mountain Guide
- liability insurance
- safety gear used by the Guide (eg rope)
THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- research and rescue insurance with UVGAM coverage (recommended): €5 per person for 3 days
- the Mountain Guide’s expenses (lifts, transfers, meals and accommodation)
- transfers
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
ORTOVOX – Climbing Advanced ASCENT DAY BY DAY
Meeting point: meeting in a suitable location and briefing
Personal gear check and transfer to the chosen cliff.
Day dedicated to the learning of safety concepts and climbing.
- meteorology
- risk management
- rock types
- nailing and materials
- technical gear
- knots
- tying methods
- belaying methods
- exercises to improve your self-awareness, balance and proprioception
- progression techniques
Day dedicated to the learning of maneuvers and techniques to move on routes in a sporting environment.
- belay types (rest point)
- abseiling
- safety maneuvers (e.g. belay device set up change from pulley up to abseil)
- multi-pitch (3-4) route, where to test the learned techniques
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
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.
Technical difficulty
LOW
Mountaineering: accessible climbing on easy, or at any rate, undemanding slopes with occasional challenging stretches on rocky or snow-covered terrain; snow-covered slopes up to 35°-40° and/or basic rock climbing up to UIAA grade II.
Hiking: tourist-friendly routes on marked trails in circumscribed areas with good accessibility. Only basic trekking gear required.
Skiing: suitable for beginners in off-piste skiing who can cope comfortably with red and black slopes with up to 35° gradient.
MEDIUM
Mountaineering: challenging climbing on rocky and/or icy terrain; snow and ice climbing on slopes between 40° and 50° and/or stretches of rock climbing from UIAA grade III to IV.
Hiking: trails without specific technical challenges which require proper trekking equipment.
Skiing: suitable for skilled skiers who can cope with all slope and snow types, can get down black-graded runs with a backpack of about 8 kg, and are experienced enough to deal with short stretches of climbing with crampons (on snow and rock) and have some experience of ski mountaineering (basic techniques).
HIGH
Mountaineering: high-difficulty mountaineering on rocky and icy slopes; ice walls over 70° and/or stretches of rock climbing from UIAA grade VI upwards.
Hiking: mountain routes in demanding environments requiring suitable gear for safe climbing; potentially crossing snowfields and glaciers.
Skiing: for advanced skiers who can cope comfortably with all snow types and slopes up to 40°, who have extensive experience of skiing expeditions and proven ski-mountaineering skills, who are able to tackle slopes while carrying their skis on their backs, and who have experience of climbing on rock, snow and ice with crampons and ice axes.
VERY HIGH
Mountaineering: extreme mountaineering on rocky and icy terrain, for mountaineers familiar with self-rescue techniques (in theory and practice); ice walls over 70° and/or sections of rock climbing over UIAA grade VI.
Hiking: fixed rope or otherwise protected routes (or a mixture), with high exposure and technical challenges that require suitable equipment and proven mountaineering experience.
Skiing: for highly skilled skiers on all types of snow on slopes up to 50°, with proven experience in ski mountaineering and capable of tackling occasional couloir descents and difficult steep stretches.