Ice climbing

Ice climbing, is a discipline part of mountaineering. The principle consists of climbing and ascending a mountain stream which has solidified and frozen with the freezing winter temperatures. To do this, we use ice axes and crampons with spikes in order to climb up along glacial formations. Practice areas are diverse, they can be corridors or ice gully in high mountains or frozen waterfalls in winter in medium mountains.

The Giffre Valley is one of France’s most renowned sites for quality ice falls and those who enjoy rock climbing will undoubtedly be interested in trying out this challenging climbing experience.  With the guidance one of our English speaking professionals, you’ll discover special techniques and equipment required to climb a frozen waterfall.

The initiation to ice climbing seems an impressive discipline which shoud be only reserved for mountaineers or seasoned climbers. However it might surprise you but no experience is necessary to try the adventure! Our High Mountain Guides will take you to mountain waterfalls suitable for beginners, no climbing experience is necessary. Practice areas for beginners generally have a 45 ° slope angle, ideal for getting started in complete safety!