Mountaineering - Mountaineering basics - Private booking
The mountaineering basics is a discovery or a revision of the basic mountaineering techniques and skills: use of crampons and ice axe, elementary knots, walking roped together, roping. It will allow you to acquire or to review the basics essential for your future trips in the mountains. The ice basics on the Mer de Glace is also a great opportunity to learn more about the life of the glaciers (crevasses, moraines) and about global warming in the Alps.
From Montenvers (1913 m), reached by the Montenvers train, you will get to the Mer de Glace via the Glacier lift. We return to Montenvers the same way. This basic mountaineering activity is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their technique. No previous mountaineering experience is required. This mountaineering basics activity is perfect for beginners or for anyone wanting to improve their technic. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
The consequences of global warming in the Mont Blanc massif are the subject of much scientific work. The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix counts among its members Ludovic Ravanel and Bradley Carlson, two researchers specializing in this topic. As part of a partnership with the Town Hall of Chamonix and the National Union of Mountain Guides (SNGM), a booklet on global warming was published in July 2021.
From Montenvers (1913 m), reached by the Montenvers train, you will get to the Mer de Glace via the Glacier lift. We return to Montenvers the same way. This basic mountaineering activity is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their technique. No previous mountaineering experience is required. This mountaineering basics activity is perfect for beginners or for anyone wanting to improve their technic. No previous mountaineering experience is required.
The consequences of global warming in the Mont Blanc massif are the subject of much scientific work. The Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix counts among its members Ludovic Ravanel and Bradley Carlson, two researchers specializing in this topic. As part of a partnership with the Town Hall of Chamonix and the National Union of Mountain Guides (SNGM), a booklet on global warming was published in July 2021.
PRIVATE BOOKING
A private booking is the historical relationship that binds a mountain guide to their clients. It allows you to be alone or in your own group with your mountain guide who will meet your specific needs. It is undoubtedly the ideal formula realise your projects because it guarentees you a maximum amount of comfort.
Dates (private guiding) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private guiding) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private guiding) : Between 1 - 6 people per guide.
Minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent
Price 2025 :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 430€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 460€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 490€
This price includes :
- Mountain guiding services
This price does not include :
- technical equipment : high mouintain boots with a rigid sole, crampons, ice axe, helmet & harness
- Lift passes
- Transfer
- Picnic & snack
Dates (private guiding) : See on-line booking
Meeting point (private guiding) : Your guide will call you the evening before your trip around 6.30pm to organize the meeting time and place
Guiding policy (private guiding) : Between 1 - 6 people per guide.
Minimum 12 years old accompanied by a parent
Price 2025 :
Group from 1 to 2 people : 430€
Group from 3 to 4 people : 460€
Group from 5 to 6 people : 490€
This price includes :
- Mountain guiding services
This price does not include :
- technical equipment : high mouintain boots with a rigid sole, crampons, ice axe, helmet & harness
- Lift passes
- Transfer
- Picnic & snack
Tarifs
FURTHER INFORMATION
In this section, find all the information about this activity. For further information, please contact our advisor.
Duration : 5 - 6 hours
Location : Mer de Glace glacier
Ability level : The choice of a suitable destination is essential for you to fully enjoy your trip. The mountaineering basics are for people who practice regular physical activity. It do not require any previous mountaineering experience.
Formality : Make sure you have valid repatriation insurance for this activity
EQUIPMENT
Equipment
- Back pack 25/30 liters
- Mountaineering boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons
- Ice axe and Telescopic poles
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaters if your trousers require them
Clothing
- Suitable clothing adapted to mountaineering
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses catagory 4
- Suncream
- Gourde at least 1.5L
- Lunch, snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet (excluding crampons, ice axes and helmet), Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
We recommend that you take special care in choosing your equipment because it contributes greatly to the success of your trip. As alpine conditions can be highly variable with sudden changes, it can get very cold in altitude, it is preferable to have numerous layers rather than one thick piece of clothing.
Equipment
- Back pack 25/30 liters
- Mountaineering boots with a rigid sole
- Crampons
- Ice axe and Telescopic poles
- Harness
- Helmet
- Gaters if your trousers require them
Clothing
- Suitable clothing adapted to mountaineering
- Windproof jacket
- A pair of thin gloves
- A pair of warm gloves
Accessories
- Sunglasses catagory 4
- Suncream
- Gourde at least 1.5L
- Lunch, snacks
Our Rental Partners : You can rent your equipment with our rental shops partners and benefit from special price Millet (excluding crampons, ice axes and helmet), Sanglard Sports, Ravanel & Co & Concept Pro Shop
Our Equipment Partners : Millet, Dynastar, Julbo, Grivel & Monnet
Opinion
Score on website :
(9 opinion customer)
4.67
/ 5
Opinion customer
April 2025
Thierry
Score :
3
/ 5
Deux petites heures le premier jour sur le parking de la gare de montenvers du fait de la tempête de neige de la nuit, alors que j avais appelé la veille pour savoir si c ‘était annulé …
Un peu cher de l’heure non ?
Réservation
Activité
Recommandation
Comment written on 25/04/2025
June 2023
Thibault
Score :
4
/ 5
Expérience inoubliable malgré une journée sur 2 blanche. Le petit bemol de cette aventure était l'attitude du guide. Pas très pédagogique, pas dans son assiete. Et en tant de journée blanche ou les conditions sont difficile, les clients n'étaient pas rassuré ni très ouvert au vue du comportement du guide.
Réservation
Activité
Recommandation
Comment written on 30/03/2025
Score according to profile
Download
Pics
Pics
