Technical workshop at the Mer de Glace
Join the Technique Workshop on the Mer de Glace with David Pérez, a mountain guide certified by UIAGM, UIMLA, and AEGM. This specialized workshop will allow you to refine your mountaineering and skiing skills on one of the most iconic glaciers in the Alps, the Mer de Glace. During the course, David Pérez will teach advanced techniques and provide hands-on training in a real and challenging environment. Ideal for those looking to improve their technique and safety in glacial terrain. Get all the details on required gear, rates, and tips to make the most of this educational and technical experience in the mountains.
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Meeting at the Montenvers train ticket office early in the morning with your guide. Distribution of safety equipment and start of the day. The adventure begins with the Montenvers train, a railway work from the beginning of the last century that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.
Time seems to stand still as we travel the 20′ journey to reach the Montenvers station, a real spectacle on the Drus, La Aiguille Verte and the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. From here we descend to set foot on the glacier and spend the day doing practice and fun ice progression exercises. In the afternoon we return by the vertical ferrata stairs or the normal stairs to the train and return to Chamonix to finish an incredible day.
It is mandatory for the client to bring this complete list of material at the time of starting the contracted program.
- High mountain boots and gaiters.
- GoreTex jacket equipment.
- Sof shell or trekking pants.
- Fleece lining (thin and thick depending on the weather).
- Down or primaloft jacket.
- Thermal T-shirt.
- Thin and thick gloves.
- Hat and cap with visor.
- Sunglasses.
- Mask or Buff.
- Mountaineering backpack from 35 to 40L with holders to carry ice axes and poles.
- Classic ice axe 60cm long maximum (included in the price).
- Crampons with anti-boots compatible with the boots (included in the price).
- Harness, two safety carabiners (included in the price).
- Folding poles.
- Protective creams for lips and face.
- Water bottle of at least 1,5lt and isotonic salts.
- Thermos (optional)
- Helmet (included in the price)
Price per person:
- 1 person 625€.
- 2 people group 310€/person.
- 3 people group 210€/person.
- 4 people group 155€/person.
- 5 people group 125€/person.
Include:
- UIAGM mountain guide and advice prior to the activity.
- Guide’s ski passes in the Chamonix valley.
- Accident and RC insurance during the activity.
- Glacier technical equipment if not available (crampons, ice axe, harness and helmet).
Not Included:
- Transfers to Chamonix.
- Internal transfers during the week.
- Your accommodation during the program.
- Personal equipment such as backpacks, clothes, etc.
- Your ski passes and ski passes to access the ski lifts.
- Midday meals.
