Summer Alpine Courses

Alpine North Faces

Duration 8 Days » Grade Advanced

Sunrise over the Dru Photo: © Jim Blyth

A course for those who have previously climbed Scottish Grade III/IV or equivalent. The first three days are guided on a ratio of 1:2, the last three at 1:1. The dates for these courses are set early in the season, when we would expect some of the classic North Faces to be in condition. Routes might include the Tour Ronde, Tournier Spur, North Face of the Col du Plan, Swiss Route on the Courtes, Couturier Couloir on the Aiguille Verte, North Ridge of Mont Dolent, Frendo Spur, North Face of the Breithorn or North face of the Ober Gabelhorn. For complete flexibility, we can also arrange 1:1 private guiding for the whole week - please ask us for a quote.

Course base: Chamonix, France

Typical Programme

Day 1:	Saturday. Course participants meet at the course base 7pm. Discuss the week's activities in the evening.
Day 2:	Sunday. Ascend the Aiguille du Midi cable car and climb one of the many routes on the Pyramide du Tacul, such as Goulette Cherie. Descend to Chamonix.
Day 3:	Monday. Ascend to the Argentiere Hut.
Day 4:	Tuesday. Ascent of the Y couloir on the Aiguille de Argentiere.
Day 5:	Wednesday. Ascent of the NNE face of the Courtes, return to Chamonix.
Day 6:	Thursday. 1:1 guiding on chosen routes.
Day 7:	Friday. 1:1 guiding on chosen routes.
Day 8:	Saturday. Dispersal. Breakfast is provided on the last morning before climbers leave the course.

Further Information

Find out more about our Course bases, Course Inclusions and Exclusions, Course Directors and Guiding Ratios... [read more]

Dates

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Sat 13 Jun - Sat 20 Jun '09 Sat 20 Jun - Sat 27 Jun '09

Prices (choose currency)

Joining in	Chamonix £1,995
Insurance	Course Only £48
Optional Single Room £15

Expeditions

If you have the skills & fitness required, then Jagged Globe offers a wide range of exciting expeditions [read more]

Other Courses at this Grade

These courses have a similar grade and might also suit you. They are all considered to be 'advanced courses'.

Course name	Days
Zermatt Climber	8
Off Piste Perfection - Verbier	8
Monte Bianco	9
Chamonix Climber	8