Alpine Mountaineering
There is a fantastic diversity of mountains and mountaineering available in the European Alps. So whether you want to climb Mont Blanc, The Matterhorn, your first 4000m peak, a technical alpine rock climb or a tough N. Face there is something that will fit the bill perfectly. Imagine the best scramble that you have done in the British hills; increase the scale by five, throw in some snow and ice and a fantastic summit with no easy way off; that's what you get in the Alps. We provide bespoke guiding courses for classic alpine ascents like the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc or the Eiger; introductory training courses and a variety of other suggested course itineraries, see below, which are all flexible according to your experience and aspirations.
Introduction to Alpine Mountaineering
This is a training course designed for those who are new to Alpine Mountaineering and want to either develop their skills to become independent climbers or complete harder climbs with a Guide. It would also be suitable for folk who need to refine their skills before heading off... more>
The Matterhorn
A long, tough day's alpine mountaineering on the World's most iconic Mountain. You can tell your mates about this one safe in the knowledge they will be nodding with admiration. We aim to climb both a 4000m peak and rocky scrambling route as preparation for the long day on the... more>
Mont Blanc
An ascent of Western Europe's highest mountain. A six or eleven day course allows for sufficient acclimatisation and means you are able to both enjoy the ascent and some other fine alpine peaks in the process. We understand the fine balance required between training, acclimatisi... more>
Chamonix / Zermatt Alpinist
Chamonix and Zermatt, the world's two great centres of Alpine Mountaineering. Rich in history and ripe with hundreds of superb routes. Neither base however is ideally suited to the beginner. This is the domain of the alpinist. So if you have a background of UK summer and winter... more>
Alpine 4000m Peaks
The Alpine 4000m peaks represent a superb variety of challenges to the mountaineer. From the short, simple snow plod up the Breithorn to a long and sustained day traversing the mighty Weisshorn. Long and physical snow ascents like the Strahlhorn, Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc. Techn... more>
Technical Alpine Peaks
Many of the classic alpine peaks have 'normal' routes that are actually challenging and exciting mountaineering outings. We aim to seek these out in 6 days of technical rock, ice and mixed alpine action. With a base in Chamonix we can operate throughout the Western Alps, climbin... more>
Alpine Rock
For those who enjoy the technicality of rock climbing without all the snow plodding and trappings of alpinism, this is the course for you. It aims to make the most of the fantastic mountain and valley rock in either the Chamonix Valley (Chamonix Rock) or a variety of quality ven... more>
The Mission
Think you're fit? You're probably not fit enough for this...but if you're up for a (BIG) Challenge read on...
Climbing the 3 highest peaks in the Alps is a very tough physical challenge, you need good weather, determination and a bit of luck....
more>Introduction to Chamonix
Come and sample what the capital of world mountaineering has to offer....pretty much everything! This course is designed for complete beginners to mountaineering and would be ideally suitable for couples or families. In a weeks holiday in the Alps you could learn to rock climb,... more>
Hi Rob,
Just a quick email to say thanks very much for guiding myself and Tom to the summit of Monte Rosa just over a week ago! The whole trip was fabulous and you and the other guides helped to make it a success
I'm only back a week and it already seems our Alpine adventure was a long time ago! Pleasingly, as with other trips, I can still vividly remember the stunning scenery and good company but am forgetting about the poor sleeping, so-so food, cold etc.! Many thanks for making the trip so enjoyable and making sure I didn't kill myself
Rob, Thanks for a brilliant week and I look forward to similar adventures in the mountains soon...
Thanks for the most tremendous three days - I couldn't have done it without you. It is no exaggeration to say that the whole experience has changed my life and your expertise, patience and good humour were just part of what made the whole weekend so memorable.
Thanks for a brilliant week and I'm looking forward to similar adventures in the mountains.
I really appreciated the support you gave us and I feel that I gained a lot from the experience. It has certainly given me the confidence to do more and if we get to achieve a successful ascent of Mont Blanc, I will owe you one.
