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Val d’Aran ice climbing course

Come join Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, on this Val d'Aran ice climbing course. And learn to climb over frozen waterfalls!

Pyrénées

2 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate


Description

This Val d'Aran ice climbing course will give you the knowledge to climb on the most amazing locations in the Pyrenees!

Instead of having to stop doing outdoor activities when the freezing winter cold arrives, this is your opportunity to learn a new climbing technique. Although it seems like an impossible enterprise, I'll show you how to do it step by step. Please note that this course can only be taught in Spanish.

Plus you'll enjoy the closeness to the amazing formations made out of small frozen waterfalls. These amazing ice formations change their look they after day with the sun and the cold. But they are truly unique features and you'll be privileged to be able to climb on them.

This course's main goal is to teach you how to climb safely and with autonomy on an ice waterfall.

First we'll check the gear and your knowledge of how to use and take care of it. We'll also talk about the planning of your trip and how to eat and drink properly for the experience.

Then I'll teach you more complex techniques such as gestures, ice axe traction, different types of anchor, security chains, etc.

So please don’t hesitate to contact me and make this Val d'Aran ice climbing course happen. And send me all your requests so I can make the proper arrangements.  

And if you’d like to check out some of my other courses, please take a look at my 2-day Val d’Aran introductory alpine course or my Val d’Aran advanced alpine course.

 

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

A minimum of 2 people is required.


Details

More info

  • Let me know if you want to try a longer option of this course.

  • This course is also available to do in Cavallers, Valle de Tena or Canal Roy.

Necessary equipment: – Waterproof and warm clothes. – 40-50L Backpack. – Rigid boots. – 2 Ice axes and crampons. – Helmet, harness and carabiner.

Meeting point


About the guide

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Jon

Mountain Guide

UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain

I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.

Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…

I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.

Languages

English

Certificates

AEGM


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

5

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

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