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Summer Alpine Courses

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Alpine Summer Courses

Easily accessible from the UK, the glaciated mountains of the French and Swiss Alps provide an ideal and convenient venue for a comparatively short but action-packed mountaineering experience. Jagged Globe operates a comprehensive programme of courses suitable of aspiring mountaineers, through to experienced climbers. Guiding and instruction is from our core of high-calibre IFMGA Mountain Guides, many of whom live in the Alps all year round.

Our courses provide a sound foundation for your future climbing and are ideal preparation if you are considering joining one of our expeditions.

Course Venues

Jagged Globe Alpine Courses cover much of the Western Alps. Each valley base is specifically chosen to provide the best access to the mountains in that area:

  • Chamonix (France)
  • Saas Grund (Switzerland)
  • Zermatt (Switzerland)
  • Arolla (Switzerland)
  • Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland (Switzerland)

All courses start with a briefing on the evening of the start date and finish after breakfast on the last date... [read more]

 
On the Mönch, 63 kb

On the Mönch Photo: © Alun Richardson

Alpine Summer Courses Blog

Breithorn Traverse (24th Aug)
"Just a work day pick-me-up from Roland this morning.  A mildly airy view from the Breithorn Half Traverse. Paul Farmer and Roland...

Summits again! (23rd Aug)
"Starting to sound like a broken record. Just met Thomas and Oliver at the base of the Midi station this morning. Bright and early...

Blog from 2nd half of Intro week (22nd Aug)
"Day Six: Thursday dawned sunny with a little breeze and an apprehensive group met for breakfast, glad the breeze would take the...

Read more from our Alpine Summer Courses Blog.

Preparation for the Alps

To help you get the most out of your Alpine Course, or your own independent Alpine climbing, why not consider a Rock Climbing or Scrambling course in Snowdonia, prior to the summer season? These are based in Snowdonia and are directed by IFMGA guide, Dave Walsh.

Private Guiding

If you wish to be guided on other climbs or other specific peaks, or at other times of the year, we can make special arrangements for you. Please Contact Us to discuss your requirements.