ICE CLIMBING PYRENEES

ICE CLIMBING IN THE PYRENEES WITH GRANDE COURSE MOUNTAIN GUIDES.

When winter arrives in the Pyrenees, many waterfalls, gorges and streams freeze, creating all kinds of ice structures and formations. These ephemeral formations offer unique climbing experiences that we will never forget.

The ice climbing season in the Pyrenees can be highly unpredictable, so it is important to stay alert and be ready to make the most of the moment when conditions are right. When they are, we can enjoy some of the finest ice climbing areas in Europe, including the iconic Cirque de Gavarnie, a true frozen paradise.

Some of our suggestions:

• Izas Valley

• Cirque de Gavarnie

• Canal Roya

• Cirque de Barrosa

• Pineta

• Benasque

• Cavallers

*These are just some of the possibilities. There are many other interesting options available, so if you have a particular objective in mind, do not hesitate to get in touch!

At Grande Course, we invite you to enjoy a day of ice climbing accompanied by a mountain guide, who will ensure that your experience is both safe and enjoyable throughout.

Duration:

• One day

Number of participants:

• Maximum 2 participants

Difficulty:

• From easy to very challenging.

Price:

• 1 participant from €350/person

• 2 participants from €200/person

Included:

• Qualified UIAGM mountain guide.

• Technical advice and preparation.

• Shared safety equipment.

• Professional liability insurance.

Not included:

• Accommodation, meals and transport costs for participants.

• Half-board hut accommodation for participants and guide, if required.

• Personal equipment for participants. If you do not have any of the required equipment, please let us know and, where possible, we can lend it to you or advise you on purchasing or hiring it.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Any other unforeseen expenses.

Equipment required:

• Clothing suitable for ice climbing and adapted to the weather conditions.

• Rigid mountaineering boots.

• Certified helmet (in good condition).

• Certified climbing harness (in good condition).

• Safety lanyard and locking carabiner.

• Basket-style belay/rappel device and HMS locking carabiner.

• Technical ice climbing axes.

• Technical ice climbing crampons.

• Ice screw holder.

• Elastic ice axe leashes.

• Folding trekking poles.

• Cap/beanie, sunglasses, sun cream, water and food.

• Mountaineering backpack, approximately 30L, suitable for carrying ice axes.

• 2–3 pairs of gloves.

• Emergency blanket.

• Headlamp.

• Depending on the approach and conditions, an avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and snowshoes or skis may be required.

• If you do not have any of the required equipment, please let us know. Where possible, we can lend it to you or advise you on purchasing it.

Contact

We offer tailor-made mountain experiences while always maintaining the high standards of quality that define us. Tell us what you would like to do, and we will put everything together for you as quickly as possible.

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