Alpine North Faces

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Introduction

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

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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, return to Chamonix.
Day 5:	Wednesday. Ascent of the NNE face of the Courtes. Overnight hut.
Day 6:	Thursday. 1:1 guiding on chosen routes. Overnight hut.
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 Guides and Ratios, Alpine Grading and Equipment... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
Sat 14 Jun – Sat 21 Jun 2025	Chamonix		full Enquire »
Head of Course Boris Lorencic Course Guide/Instructor Tom Seccombe	£2,995
Sat 13 Jun – Sat 20 Jun 2026	Chamonix		Available Book now »
	£2,995

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Group size: 2 – 12 people.

Single room supplement: £200

For comparison, this course starts from £428 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

What the price includes

• 4 nights' hotel accommodation in Chamonix on a twin-sharing, bed and breakfast basis
• 3 nights' mountain hut accommodation in a shared dormitory bunk, half-board basis
• 6 days guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 3 days at 1:2, 3 days at 1:1 maximum
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
• Ice axes, crampons, harness and helmet, when booked in advance

What the price does not include

• Travel to/from Chamonix (a shared transfer from Geneva Airport can be booked through Jagged Globe)
• Lunch
• Evening meals whilst in the valley
• Cable cars, mountain railways and mechanical uplift (estimated cost £75 - £90)
• Any costs associated with travelling outside of the Chamonix Valley
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing (including boots, which can be hired locally)
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

Please note that the costs for mechanical up-lift are not included in the overall course cost because these can vary, depending on the weather and routes selected. This means that we are not restricted by a budget. Also, if we spend less on up-lift than expected, you make the saving rather than us.

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• Ueli Steck speed soloing the Ginat on the Droites

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Travel & Venue

Fly to Geneva. A 50 minute airport transfer to Chamonix can be booked through Jagged Globe via your on-line account.

Valley accommodation is in La Chaumiere Mountain Lodge. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share (or occasionally, triple/quad), half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.