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Get ready to send it on Chamonix’s world-class granite! This clinic is for climbers who are into sharp, technical routes and want to push their limits in the heart of the Alps. From splitter cracks to exposed multi-pitch faces, Chamonix has it all. Whether you’re jamming up perfect cracks or balancing your way up technical slabs, you’ll get hands-on beta to improve your footwork and build even more confidence. With expert guides leading the way, you’ll learn how to move efficiently through multi-pitch terrain and handle runouts like a pro. If you’re ready to tackle big walls and refine your skills, this clinic is the one for you!

Adventure highlights

  • World-class granite routes

    Explore Chamonix’s famous granite formations, crack climbs, slabs, and multi-pitch routes

  • Improve your climbing skills

    Elevate your multi-pitch climbing game, managing belays, anchors, and rope systems

  • Expert instructions in the heart of the Alps

    Rely on one-on-one guidance from experts who will tailor the instructions according to your skills and goals

Itinerary

Looking to take your climbing skills to the next level? This granite rock climbing clinic in Chamonix offers a chance to learn new techniques, explore amazing granite routes, and soak in the beauty of the French Alps. Whether you’re craving new techniques or just need an excuse to climb one of the coolest spots in the world, this is the clinic for you. With experienced IFMGA-certified guides leading the way, you’ll get hands-on coaching tailored to your skills and goals. Get ready for a challenging, fun, and rewarding adventure in the heart of the Alps!

  • For our first day, we’ll head to the Flégère or Brévent area to meet each other for a briefing and a safety check. Today, we will climb one of the multi-pitch routes in this area—the exact one will depend on your climbing experience and the weather.

    Slab climbing in Chamonix
  • It’s our second day of rock climbing in Chamonix. Depending on weather conditions, the guide will take you to Plan de l’Aiguille, where a couple of majestic, classic granite routes, such as the Papillons ridge and the Lépidoptères on the Peigne, or Nabot Léon on Blaitière await. They’ll likely be north-facing, so the granite can be a little tricky!

    A view from the top looking at Chamonix valley
  • On day 3, we’ll go to either the top of the Aiguille du Midi or the Skyway in Italy, and climb either Pyramide du Tacul, Rébuffat route on the Aiguille du Midi’s southern face, or something similar. Glacier approach but definitely a sunnier granite day in altitude.

    On top of a rock in Chamonix
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Meet your guides

Yann Delevaux
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Yann Delevaux
IFMGA Mountain Guide
Yann Delevaux is a Chamonix-based mountain guide, boasting over 20 years of experience guiding mountaineering and skiing in the Mont Blanc area, the Alps, the Himalayas, and beyond. He is the co-founder and the “driving force” behind the Nuyama outdoor adventure company, mixing the wisdom and experience of an “old guide” with boundless enthusiasm and creativity.
Sebastien Tournoud
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Sebastien Tournoud
Sebastien is a ski instructor and trekking guide who followed in the footsteps of his father, a mountain guide in Chamonix. He spends winters on skis and summers trekking in the Alps. Apart from Chamonix, his favorite places are the Dolomites, Gran Paradiso, and the Pyrenees. For him, guiding is not just a profession but a way of life. Hiking provides him with an opportunity to reflect, observe, and immerse himself in the natural environment. Through hiking, we nurture our bodies and minds, focusing on ourselves and our surroundings.
Marta Gil Sopena
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Marta Gil Sopena
After her first contact with the mountains in the Pyrenees, Marta fell in love with the environment and became a hiking guide. While she was traveling the world with her partner, they ended up choosing Chamonix in France as their base — defining it as the best place she ever experienced. Marta leads groups throughout the year, equally enjoying summer and winter, with a particular preference for leading all women groups.
Nuyama
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Nuyama
Nuyama is a guiding company based in Chamonix, founded by Yann Delevaux, a Chamonix local, and Marion Cochet. With their extensive experience in trip organization and mountain guiding (Yann has been an IFMGA Mountain guide for more than 20 years now), they turned their passion for the great outdoors into a recognizable and reliable guiding collective, offering unique and unforgettable adventures. They now lead and organize a growing number of hiking, trekking, mountaineering, skiing, and mountain biking trips in the Alps.
5.00 (3 reviews)
Cathleen O’Grady (source: Google Reviews)

Nuyama provided us with wonderful, personal service. Our program was customized to our preferences and Marion met with us to provide us with all sorts of helpful information before we set out.

Jp George (source: Google Reviews)

Lots of explanations with a smile. Do not miss.

Sylvie Gerin (source: Google Reviews)

Passionate and exciting guides who introduced us to exceptional sites (Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace in Chamonix).
A big thank you for these two beautiful moments!!

Things to know

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • IFMGA-certified mountain guide
      • 3 days of rock climbing in Chamonix
      • Lift passes when needed
      • Safety equipment provided by the guide (rope, cams, ice screws…)

    What’s not included:

      • Transportation to Chamonix
      • Personal equipment
      • Accommodation in Chamonix
      • Meals in Chamonix
      • Lunch and snacks
      • Guide gratuities — optional
      • Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
  • This granite rock climbing clinic in Chamonix is designed for climbers climbing 5.9, and those with some prior experience in multi-pitch climbing. Good fitness is mandatory to enjoy some great crack and slab climbing.

    For more adventures in Chamonix, click here!

  • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

    Personal equipment:

      • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30L bag)
      • Glacier glasses
      • Sunscreen
      • Water bottle
      • Toiletries
      • Food you can eat on-the-go
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)

    Technical equipment / Alpine climbing gear:
    (Available to rent in Chamonix, please contact us if you need anything)

      • Ropes
      • Crevasse rescue kit
      • Harness
      • Helmet
      • Belay device (your typical multi-pitch personal kit)
      • Chalk bag
      • Ice axe
      • Crampons
      • Trekking poles
      • Rock shoes
      • Mountaineering boots
      • Headlamp

    Clothing list:

      • Beanie
      • Base layers (insulating thermal underwear for both top and bottom)
      • Lightweight outer layers (made from moisture wicking materials)
      • Lightweight jacket
      • Medium/heavyweight jacket
      • Shell jacket and pants
      • A pair of climbing pants
      • Gloves
      • Liner socks
      • Socks (wool or synthetic)
      • Waterproof rain jacket

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  • Yes, you can! All mandatory gear will be provided by the guide if you don’t have your own. There are plenty of outdoor rental shops in Chamonix. Please let us know if you need help with gear rental.

  • Group sizes and pricing

      • For this Chamonix rock climbing clinic, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
      • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 4 participants.
      • If you’re looking to book a private tour (and you’re already a group of 2 persons or more), this climbing clinic can be run year-round.

    Rock climbing in Chamonix can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the granite rock climbing clinic in Chamonix on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • The starting point of your granite rock climbing clinic is Chamonix. To get there, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA). Once you arrive, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make the airport transfers hassle-free?

    Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

    You will meet your guide on Day 1 in Flégère or Brévent. Your guides will get back to you before the tour starts.

  • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

    Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

    Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

    Please note that personal insurance is mandatory for this clinic.

  • A 35% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 35 days prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the booking…

      • More than 60 (sixty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 5% (five percent) of the total price of the trip.
      • 60-45 (sixty to forty-five) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 15% (fifteen percent) of the total price of the trip.
      • 44-30 (forty-four to thirty) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 30% (thirty percent) of the total amount of the trip.
      • 29-15 (twenty-nine to fifteen) calendar days prior to departure, Client will pay a cancellation fee of 75% (seventy-five percent) of the total amount of the trip.
      • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund.
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