Ice Climbing Course – Basics (4 Days)

Winter climbing enthusiasts no longer have to abstain from their passion! Climbing on frozen water provides an exhilarating alternative to traditional rock climbing, and the Sesto area is the perfect setting for mastering the fundamentals of this thrilling sport.

Program
Day 1: Arrival, equipment check and breefing
Day 2: Drive to Val di Lantro to the frozen ‘Sunntaplotz Icefall’: introduction on how to use crampons and pickaxe, and to the basics. First climbing attempt.
Day 3: Ice climbing area Rosslahne in Braies: climbing exercises, evaluation of ice quality.
Day 4: Ice climbing area Sappada: practice rounds, safety techniques (screwing in ice screws, making an Abalakov thread, etc.)
Day 5: Ice climbing area Matrei: practice rounds.

Included
– Accompanied and guided tours by qualified mountain and ski guides (4 days)
– Equipment (if required, please let us know 10 days before your arrival)
– 4 overnight stays with halfboard in Hotel***

Additional Costs
– Arrival and departure (also possible with public transport)
– Meals and drinks
– Single room supplement
– Personal expenses

We  happily plan the tour in order suit your personal wishes, your level, your desired accommodation and the size of your group. Simply ask us and we will make you an personalized offer.

We advise securing travel insurance, and you can conveniently arrange this through our reliable partner, Europäischen Reiseversicherung, or simply in our office with Aiut Alpin Dolomites.