Icefall in Cogne
From 600€ / people
Ice climbing weekend in Cogne
With a high-mountain guide
From historical routes to ice climbing
Pre-formed group of 1 or 2 people
All winter, from December to March
By reservation
For further information contact Eric au
07 67 18 08 01
Ice climbing weekend in Cogne, Aosta Valley (Italy). Cogne is a small village located at the foot of Gran Paradiso (Great Paradise). The deep glacial valleys that descend directly from the glacial plateaus are home to numerous waterfalls. Access to the waterfalls on foot is quick, just a few minutes from the village center. A visit to Cogne is also an opportunity to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Aosta Valley locals and savor Italian cuisine.
For more details, read the article about Cogne on the blog (in French): https://www.escalade-montagne.fr/cascade-de-glace-a-cogne-le-frigo-des-alpes/
PROGRAM:
2 days of ice climbing in the Valnontey and Lillaz valleys. Each day we'll climb a beautiful route on a waterfall, descending either on foot or by rappel.
We will be staying in a hotel in Cogne.
GROUP: 1 or 2 people with prior ice climbing or mountaineering experience. It's possible to start with this weekend, but prior knowledge of technical equipment is recommended.
INSURANCE: Please ensure you have personal accident insurance covering ice climbing, search and rescue in Italy.
BOOKING: Call me at +33 7 67 18 08 01 or fill out the booking form below.
Before booking, please carefully read the General Training Conditions (link at the bottom of the page).
| Guided by a high-mountain guide |
| Safety equipment (harness, ropes, helmet) |
| Ice axes for ice climbing (available for loan) |
| Crampons for ice climbing (available for loan) |
| Warm clothing / ski gear |
| Crampon-compatible mountaineering boots |
| Crampons and ice axes (available for loan) |
| A backpack |
| 1 liter of hot water per person |
| 1 picnic lunch (available for purchase on site) |
| Transportation to/from Cogne from Chamonix |
| Accommodation and meals |
I am a High Mountain Guide and I guide you in the Mont Blanc massif, the Aiguilles Rouges, the Fiz, and the Aravis ranges. I take you on ski touring, splitboarding, off-piste skiing, or snowboarding trips to the most beautiful spots around the Mont Blanc massif.
I am a "local" guide, or almost, since I am based in the lower Arve Valley in Sallanches. I ski all winter on the slopes around Mont Blanc. I know the off-piste routes of the Vallée Blanche perfectly.
2025 RATES
Weekend price:
for 1 person: €1000
for 2 people: €1200
This price includes the loan of technical equipment except for crampon-compatible mountaineering boots.
Period: December to March, depending on ice conditions
Reservations required with the guide (by phone).
One of our goals is to make the right decisions to protect natural sites and limit our impact on ecosystems and the environment.
100% local: thanks to our local presence in Bugey, close to our practice sites, we reduce our travel to a minimum. We use sustainable and environmentally friendly equipment, manufactured in France or Europe. We work with partners located in the areas we visit: restaurants, bars, and accommodations.nWe will suggest taking public transportation to the meeting points (when possible!) or carpooling for outdoor outings.
Protecting the planet: it's natural!
Photography and imagery are part of our DNA. Take advantage of our video and photo equipment to take your adventure memories home with you!
After each outing, we'll send you photos and videos of the outing, free of charge and with a smile!
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